Garmin Instinct® 3 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Black vs Garmin Venu 3 Slate Stainless Steel Bezel 1.4-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen Display Smart Watch with 45mm Black Case and Silicone Band
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#4 in Fitness Trackers
Garmin
Garmin Instinct® 3 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Black
$379.00
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Affordable price point
- +Damage is not a big deal due to price
- +Less concern about damage
- +Functional
Cons
- -Not as good for notifications as apple watch ultra 2
“The Instinct 3 on the other hand, at that price point if it gets beat up it’s not the end of the world.”

#10 in Fitness Trackers
Garmin
Garmin Venu 3 Slate Stainless Steel Bezel 1.4-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen Display Smart Watch with 45mm Black Case and Silicone Band
$348.95
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Much thinner
- +More comfortable to wear
“The venu 3 was much thinner and more comfortable to wear.”