Garmin Instinct 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 414 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Charge less often through the week (24 days vs 18 days)
  • Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 414
  • Lower weight: 53 g vs 59 g · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery life and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    50 mm45 mm
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.3 in1.2 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 24 days18 days

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 2,069
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 2,069SAR 1,655
Battery life✓ 24 days18 days
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 24 days vs 18 days on the Garmin Instinct 3. 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 Instinct 3?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Garmin Instinct 3: 50 mm; Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Garmin Instinct 3?

No difference here: water resistance is 10 ATM on both.