Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, Black - 50 mm, Tactical Edition Rugged GPS Multisport Smartwatch
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Garmin Instinct 3, Solar, 50mm Tactical Edition is a larger-sized 50mm rugged GPS smartwatch with dedicated tactical features such as stealth mode and jumpmaster activity, unlimited battery life with solar charging, and is built for the toughest of environments.
IN THE BOX
- Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, Black - 50 mm, Tactical Edition
- USB-C charging/data cable
- Documentation
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, Black - 50 mm, Tactical Edition Rugged GPS Multisport Smartwatch
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Garmin Instinct 3, Solar, 50mm Tactical Edition is a larger-sized 50mm rugged GPS smartwatch with dedicated tactical features such as stealth mode and jumpmaster activity, unlimited battery life with solar charging, and is built for the toughest of environments.
IN THE BOX
- Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, Black - 50 mm, Tactical Edition
- USB-C charging/data cable
- Documentation
Overview
Larger sized rugged GPS smartwatch with dedicated tactical features, unlimited battery life with solar charging, and advanced health & fitness tracking for your toughest adventures.
Highlights
- Unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging
- Improved extra-bright 1.1 inch MIP monochrome display with scratch resistant lens
- Significantly increased solar capturing capability over Instinct 2X
- Rugged 50 mm case with a metal-reinforced bezel and extra-tough polymer case
- Super handy built-in LED flashlight with white and red light modes
- 24/7 health and wellness monitoring
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ to deliver superior positioning while optimising battery life
Tactical Features
- Night vision capability with controls to dim brightness and black out the display
- Rucking activity - a dedicated activity profile allows you to input your pack weight
- Stealth mode - stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity
- Projected waypoints - Set and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation
- Applied ballistics solver - requires paid unlock
- AB Quantum App - mobile app on smartphone to manage profiles and targets
- Kill switch - wipes watch of all user memory
- Jumpmaster mode - follows military guidelines
- Tactical activity - time, pace, time, elevation and location in both coordinate types
Other Features
- Water-rated to 100 metres (10 ATM)
- ABC Sensors - 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer
- Multi-band GPS with SatIQ to deliver superior positioning while optimising battery life
- LED flashlight with variable intensities and red safety light mode
- Wrist-base heart rate monitoring
- Advanced sleep monitoring, nap detection, body and heart rate tracking, Pulse OX
- Monitors stress, energy levels, fitness age, and women's health
- Extensive range of preloaded sports apps
- Smart notifications: texts, emails, alerts and social media
- Full Garmin Connect IQ app support
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Safety and tracking features including incident detection
Technical Specification
Garmin Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, Black - 50 mm, Tactical Edition | Product Code: 010-02935-50 |
What You'll Love | |
Sleep Score and Insights | yes |
Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation | yes |
LED flashlight | yes |
Garmin Pay | yes |
Multi-band GPS | yes |
Training Readiness | yes |
Training Status | yes |
Watch display type | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
Solar charging | yes |
Water rating | 10 ATM |
General | |
Strap material | Silicone |
Lens material | Power Glass |
Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
QuickFit watch band compatible | Yes (26 mm) |
Physical size | 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm |
Weight | 58 g |
Display Size | Custom, two-window design; 27 x 27 mm (1.1" x 1.1") |
Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
">Battery type | Lithium ion |
Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar*** Max Battery GPS: Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
Memory/history | 128 MB |
Clock features | |
Time/date | yes |
GPS time sync | yes |
Automatic daylight saving time | yes |
Alarm clock | yes |
Timer | yes |
Stopwatch | yes |
Sunrise/sunset times | yes |
Health & Wellness Monitoring | |
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | yes |
Resting heart rate | yes |
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts | Yes (high and low) |
Respiration Rate | yes |
Fitness Age | yes |
Body Battery Energy Monitor | yes |
All-day Stress | yes |
Relaxation reminders | yes |
Relaxation Breathing Timer | yes |
Breathwork | yes |
Sleep | Yes (Advanced) |
Sleep coach | yes |
Breathing variations | yes |
Nap detection | yes |
Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Women's Health | Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Health Snapshot | yes |
Sensors | |
GPS | yes |
GLONASS | yes |
Galileo | yes |
SatIQ Technology | yes |
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor | yes |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | yes |
Barometric altimeter | yes |
Compass | yes |
Gyroscope | yes |
Accelerometer | yes |
Thermometer | yes |
Daily smart features | |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | yes |
On-device Connect IQ Store | yes |
Smart Notifications | yes |
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only) | yes |
Morning report | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Weather forecasts | yes |
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobile | yes |
Battery Saver - customisable low power watch | yes |
Controls smartphone music | yes |
Find my phone | yes |
Find my watch | yes |
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | yes |
VIRB camera remote | yes |
Smart trainer control | yes |
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | yes |
Smartphone compatibility | iPhone, Android |
Garmin Share | yes |
Passcode | yes |
Workout and Training Plans | |
Daily Suggested Workout - Running | yes |
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling | yes |
Garmin Running Coach Experts | yes |
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | yes |
Cardio workouts | yes |
Strength workouts | yes |
HIIT workouts | yes |
Yoga workouts | yes |
Pilates workouts | yes |
Activity profiles | |
Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
Multisport | Triathlon |
WELLNESS | Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
INDOOR RUNNING | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual running |
Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
Cycling | Biking, Road biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel biking, Bike commuting, Bike touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater |
Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motorcrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
Snow & Winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
Sport profiles | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
In the ring | Boxing, Mixed martial arts |
Other activity profiles | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating |
Safety and tracking features | |
Incident Detection during select activities | yes |
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | yes |
Assistance | yes |
LiveTrack | yes |
Live Event Sharing | yes |
Tactical features | |
Ballistics solver | Yes (unlock required) |
Dual grid coordinates | yes |
KILL SWITCH | yes |
Night vision mode | yes |
Stage timer | yes |
Stealth mode | yes |
Gaming Features | |
Gaming activity | yes |
GameOn app compatible | yes |
Activity tracking features | |
Step counter | yes |
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) | yes |
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | yes |
Calories Burned | yes |
Floors climbed | yes |
Distance travelled | yes |
Intensity minutes | yes |
TrueUp | yes |
Move IQ | yes |
Garmin Connect Challenges app | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
Automatic rep counting | yes |
Training, planning and analysis features | |
Customisable screen(s) | yes |
Downloadable training plans | yes |
Course guidance | yes |
HR Zones | yes |
HR Alerts | yes |
HR Calories | yes |
% HR Max | yes |
% HRR | yes |
Recovery Time | yes |
Auto Max HR | yes |
Race glance/widget | yes |
HRV Status | yes |
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) | yes |
Respiration Rate (During Exercise) | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
GPS speed and distance | yes |
Customisable activity profiles | yes |
Auto Pause automatic timer halt | yes |
Interval training | yes |
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | yes |
Advanced workouts | yes |
Power Modes - customisable in-activity battery settings | yes |
HRM running pace and distance | yes |
Auto Lap | yes |
Manual lap | yes |
Rest timer | yes |
Configurable lap alerts | yes |
Heat and Altitude Acclimation | yes |
VO2 Max (Run) | yes |
VO2 Max (Trail Run) | yes |
Load ratio | yes |
Training Load | yes |
Training load focus | yes |
Training Effect | yes |
Training Effect (Anaerobic) | yes |
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels) | yes |
Workout benefit | yes |
Improved Recovery Time | yes |
Customisable alerts | yes |
Voice alerts | yes |
Multisport auto transition | yes |
Finish time | yes |
Virtual partner | yes |
Race an activity | yes |
Auto multisport activities | yes |
Multi-sport | yes |
Touch and/or button lock | yes |
Shortcuts | yes |
Auto scroll | yes |
Activity history on watch | yes |
Physio TrueUp | yes |
Unified Training Status | yes |
Running features | |
GPS-based distance, time and pace | yes |
Running dynamics | yes |
Vertical oscillation and ratio | yes |
Ground contact time and balance | Yes (GCT balance with accessory) |
Stride length (real time) | yes |
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | yes |
Running power | yes |
Grade-adjusted pace | yes |
Performance condition | yes |
Lactate threshold | Yes (with compatible accessory) |
PacePro Pacing Strategies | yes |
Run workouts | yes |
Trail run auto climb | yes |
Race predictor | yes |
Foot pod capable | yes |
Run/Walk/Stand detection | yes |
Golfing features | |
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | yes |
Yardage to layups/doglegs | yes |
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | Manual |
Digital scorecard | yes |
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | yes |
Garmin AutoShot | yes |
Auto CourseView updates | yes |
Green View with manual pin position | yes |
Hazards and course targets | yes |
Round timer/odometer | yes |
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | yes |
Pairs with Garmin Golf app | yes |
Tournament legal | yes |
Outdoor recreation | |
Point-to-point navigation | yes |
Bread crumbtrail in real time | yes |
Back to start | yes |
TracBack | yes |
UltraTrac mode | yes |
REFERENCE POINT | yes |
Elevation profile | yes |
Distance to destination | yes |
Barometric trend indicator with storm alert | yes |
Vertical speed | yes |
Total ascent/descent | yes |
Future elevation plot | yes |
GPS coordinates | yes |
Sight 'N Go | yes |
Area calculation | yes |
Projected waypoint | yes |
Sun and moon information | yes |
Wind meter compatible | yes |
Expedition GPS Activity | yes |
Tides | yes |
Tides Glance | yes |
Cycling features | |
Courses | yes |
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | yes |
Race an activity | yes |
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | yes |
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | yes |
MTB Grit & Flow | yes |
Advanced cycling dynamics | yes |
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meters) | yes |
Compatible with Varia Vision (head-mounted display) | yes |
Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar) | yes |
Compatible with Varia lights | yes |
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | yes |
Power meter compatible | yes |
Swimming features | |
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | yes |
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | yes |
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | yes |
Drill logging (pool swim only) | yes |
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | yes |
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only) | yes |
Auto rest (pool swim only) | yes |
Time and distance alerts | yes |
Countdown start | yes |
Pool swim workouts | yes |
Underwater wrist-based heart rate | yes |
">Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | yes |
Kid activity tracking features | |
Toe-to-Toe Challenges app | Yes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe Challenges app) |
Security Information | |
Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2027-04-24 |