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6.6Display4.0
5.3Battery life8.8
9.8Sports & outdoor6.5
9.6Build & durability5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
FalconInstinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition
| Falcon | Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.2 mm | 50 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Width | 49.4 mm | 50 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Thickness | 13 mm | 14.4 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 64 g | 58 g | +6 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Falcon better than Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition?
- Water resistance20 ATM vs 10 ATM2×
- AMOLED / OLED displayYes · Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition: No
- Pixel density326 ppi vs 113 ppi2.9×
- Resolution (width)416 px vs 176 px2.4×
- Sapphire crystalYes · Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition: No
- Sport profiles160 vs 95+68%
- Thickness13 mm vs 14.4 mm+11%
Why is Instinct 3 50mm Solar Tactical Edition better than Falcon?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)14 days vs 40 days2.9×
- GPS battery life38 h vs 60 h+58%
- Screen size1.28″ vs 1.56″+22%
- Weight64 g vs 58 g+10%
- GPS battery life (dual-band)21 h vs 34 h+62%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | — | 50 mm |
| Weight | 64 g | 58 g |
| Thickness | 13 mm | 14.4 mm |
| Height | 47.2 mm | 50 mm |
| Width | 49.4 mm | 50 mm |
| Case material | Titanium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire crystal glass + anti-fingerprint coating | Power Glass ™ |
| Strap material | — | silicone |
| Water resistance | 20 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 10 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.28″ | 1.56″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | Memory-in-pixel (transflective) |
| Panel | AMOLED | Monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | No |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 176 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 113 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 14 days | 40 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 100 days |
| GPS battery life | 38 h | 60 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 21 h | 34 h |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | — |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Solar charging | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | 5-pin plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 160 | 95 |
| LED flashlight | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | — | 0.12 GB |
| Third-party apps | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Zepp OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
