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5.6Display6.4
7.3Battery life3.0
4.9Health tracking8.3
6.6Sports & outdoor2.9
5.4Build & durability4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Instinct 3 50mm AMOLEDVantage M3
| Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED | Vantage M3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50 mm | 44.7 mm | +5.3 mm |
| Width | 50 mm | 44.7 mm | +5.3 mm |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm | 12.2 mm | +2.2 mm |
| Weight | 59 g | 53 g | +6 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED better than Vantage M3?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)24 days vs 8 days3×
- GPS battery life40 h vs 27 h+48%
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 5 ATM2×
- LED flashlightYes · Vantage M3: No
Why is Vantage M3 better than Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED?
- Storage4 GB vs 32 GB8×
- Weight59 g vs 53 g+11%
- Thickness14.4 mm vs 12.2 mm+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 59 g | 53 g |
| Thickness | 14.4 mm | 12.2 mm |
| Height | 50 mm | 44.7 mm |
| Width | 50 mm | 44.7 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Sapphire crystal | No | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Chemically Strengthened Glass | — |
| Strap material | silicone | — |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 10 ATM | WR50 |
| Colours | — | Night Black, Greige Sand |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.28″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 416 px | 416 px |
| Resolution (height) | 416 px | 416 px |
| Pixel density | 320 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 24 days | 8 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | 9 days | — |
| Battery saver mode | 30 days | — |
| GPS battery life | 40 h | 27 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 30 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 310 mAh |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Li-Pol |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Skin temperature | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ technology, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer | Barometer, Magnetometer compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Offline maps | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | Yes | — |
| Sport profiles | 96 | — |
| LED flashlight | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Storage | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Polar OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
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