The Garmin Instinct 3 just launched at CES and it’s a rugged and affordable rival to the Fenix 8

Garmin Instinct 3.

Garmin has launched the Instinct 3 smartwatch range at CES 2025, with the line-up containing three watches including a Garmin Instinct with an AMOLED display for the first time.

There is also a new solar-charging Instinct 3 that offers potentially unlimited battery life, and a more affordable option in the Instinct E, which costs $299 compared to $399 for the Instinct 3 Solar and $449 for the Instinct 3 AMOLED. All three watches will be available to order from January 10, 2025.