Underrated Garmin Watch Offers Most of Flagship Features at Half Price
The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar model is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm), offering most of Garmin's flagship watch features, including unlimited battery life, a brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking. The watch has improved solar charging power, contrast, new color options, and software features like training load, sleep coach, and multi-sport auto transition. However, the display is still monochrome, and mapping remains limited.
- This model's success underscores the trend of consumers seeking affordable outdoor gear that offers high-quality performance without the hefty price tag.
- Will Garmin's decision to retain monochrome displays on some models affect consumer demand for color displays in future models?