Garmin
Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar
Based on 44 Reddit mentions
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Should i get a Garmin instinct?
I have instinct 2x solar for a year now and it took a lot of abuse without any serious damave on it. Only few minor scratches and sometimes I am using it rebuilding cars. Also 30+ days of battery life and the flash light may sound gimmicky but is very handy in a lot of occasions. I am a G sbock fan
...d3adaliv3 in r/Garmininstinct
December 29, 2025 9:12 PM
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Instinct 3: Solar vs AMOLED
I’ve spent a good amount of time with the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (50mm), the Fenix 7X Pro Solar (which I ended up selling), and currently the Tactix 8 AMOLED. Out of all of them, the Instinct 3 Solar is honestly the one I find myself appreciating the most for real-world use. The 50mm size is perfec
...Fit_Chocolate253 in r/Garmininstinct
May 20, 2026 5:39 AM
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Best watch for hiking/skiing?
I have a Garmin but it’s the Instinct 2x and it’s my favorite watch I’ve ever had. I do a fair bit of camping and the light has come in handy a crazy number of times. The GPS drop a pin has saved me from a few off trail mishaps too. I’ve had three Apple Watches and I’d not go back.
StatBot2 in r/hikinggear
July 9, 2025 12:47 PM
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Talk me out of upgrading…
I own the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (50mm) and a Tactix 8 AMOLED (47mm) and I love both watches. Been wearing my I3 solar more cause it’s more comfortable and lighter weight when I’m training, racing, or just for daily wear/sleep. If you upgrade the I3 Tactical is unnecessary unless you just want an a
...Fit_Chocolate253 in r/Garmininstinct
May 7, 2026 7:03 PM
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T-rex 3 Pro 48mm (switched from Garmin)
Nice review :) I have to agree, because I am also very surprised with my T-Rex Ultra 2. Also coming from Garmin, for last year I have been using Instinct 3 Solar 50mm. Ultra 2 has 26 mm so I put my Garmin Ultrafit nylon 26 mm strap and it is so comfy now. Otherwise I agree with points you are mentio
...StarfighterCZ in r/amazfit
May 11, 2026 6:02 PM
5
Farming instinct 2x issues
Had the same problem on a 2s, worked fine for a year, one day suddenly the battery decided to give up when the night before it was over 50%, did it again on the next charge and so on... contacted garmin support that told me to reset the watch, obviously didn't help so they sent me a new Instinct E,
...Trevi205 in r/Garmininstinct
April 18, 2026 8:36 PM
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Suunto Vertical/Race S in 2026?
I would caution against the Garmin instinct series. I have the instinct 2, and have been in a 3 month debacle with Garmin about the warranty, all while a good friend has the instinct 2X solar is also constantly in a warranty cycle with Garmin. I previously had a forerunner 935 and had no issues unti
...Ok-Builder-9338 in r/Suunto
May 17, 2026 1:42 PM
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Difference between the instinct?
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar vs. 2X Tactical Edition Both have: *Built-in LED flashlight Solar charging Sensors (Heart rate, Pulse Ox, ABC) Multi-band GNSS Training, activity tracking, and sports apps MIL-STD durability Tactical adds: Night Vision Mode — dims the display to be compatible with night visi
...Hultadog in r/Garmininstinct
May 17, 2026 5:55 PM
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Race 2 - What a beautiful watch!
Congratulations on your Race 2...Nice watchface... Thank you for sharing your insights & experience...How did you find the battery life.. data accuracy & sleep tracking as compared to Garmin...?I am Garmin instinct 2x solar user also evaluating the Race 2...
Putrid_Concert_1493 in r/Suunto
May 8, 2026 3:48 PM
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My Instinct 2 HR sensor died - Garmin offered Instinct E for more than retail as a replacement
I wear an instinct 3 tactical and love it, but I forgot it at work a few days ago so I busted out my old g-shock rangeman. Really did miss it haha, I even thought about selling my garmin.
External_Egg4835 in r/Garmininstinct
May 1, 2026 12:52 PM
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