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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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Garmin Instinct® 3 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Black
#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

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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.
Garmin Venu 3 Slate Stainless Steel Bezel 1.4-Inch AMOLED Touchscreen Display Smart Watch with 45mm Black Case and Silicone Band
#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

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Pros

  • +Much thinner
  • +More comfortable to wear
The venu 3 was much thinner and more comfortable to wear.