Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is cheaper by SAR 46 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 10 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 46
- Lower weight: 40 g vs 53 g
The deciding difference here: battery life and water resistance and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,609
Key differences
Battery life
✓ 18 days10 daysWater resistance
✓ 10 ATM5 ATMDimensions
4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm
Specifications side by side
14 of 14 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 1,609 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 10 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | — |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Case material | — | Type: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 40 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 10 days on the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.