Introducing Garmin’s Instinct 3 Series
Garmin has unveiled the Instinct 3 Series, a new range of rugged smartwatches featuring vibrant AMOLED or solar-powered displays for extended battery life.
Key Features of Instinct 3
These watches are crafted with a metal-reinforced bezel for exceptional durability and include a flashlight in every model. The AMOLED versions boast up to 24 days on a single charge, while solar-charging models can achieve limitless battery life.
Design and Durability
Instinct 3 watches are made with a metal-reinforced bezel, a fiber-reinforced polymer case, and a scratch-resistant display, ensuring they withstand tough conditions. They adhere to MIL-STD 810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and are water-resistant up to 100 meters. The built-in flashlight offers various intensities, including a red light and strobe mode.
Color Options and Sizes
Available in both 45mm and 50mm sizes, these smartwatches come in stylish colors such as Black and Black/Charcoal, as well as vibrant options like Neotropic and Neotropic/Twilight, part of the Tropical Pulse Collection.
Enhanced Solar Efficiency and Health Monitoring
The new solar lens is larger and more efficient, providing over five times the battery life in GPS mode compared to the previous Instinct 2 Solar. The watches also offer comprehensive health monitoring, including heart rate and sleep tracking, alongside women’s health features.
Smart Features for Everyday Use
Users can receive notifications, emails, and texts directly on the watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. The Garmin Messenger app enables two-way text messaging, and Garmin Pay allows contactless payments. Multi-band GPS with SatIQ ensures accurate positioning while conserving battery.
Sports and Activity Tracking
With built-in sports apps, the Instinct 3 Series is ideal for activities like hiking, running, and skiing. TracBack routing helps retrace steps, and the watch can pair with the Garmin Explore App for detailed maps and course creation.
Availability and Pricing
Starting January 10th, the Instinct 3 AMOLED models will be available from $449.99, while solar models start at $399.99. Check them out at CES 2025 at the Garmin booth #3540 in the LVCC West Hall.
YOU ASKED…
What are the display options for the Instinct 3 Series?
The Instinct 3 Series offers both AMOLED and solar-powered display options.
What sizes are available for these smartwatches?
The watches come in two sizes: 45mm and 50mm.
What is the battery life of the Instinct 3 models?
AMOLED models can last up to 24 days on a single charge, while solar models can achieve unlimited battery life.
What health features are included in the Instinct 3 Series?
The watches track heart rate, sleep, and women’s health, among other metrics.
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