Garmin Instinct 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11

Garmin Instinct 3

Garmin Instinct 3

vsApple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

Garmin Instinct 3Apple Watch Series 11
DisplayAMOLED or solar-charging display, both in 45 mm and 50 mmIon-X glass on aluminium models (2x more scratch resistant), sapphire crystal on titanium models
Battery (smartwatch mode)AMOLED up to 24 days; solar models "unlimited" under Garmin test conditions (3 hours a day outdoors at 50,000 lux)—
DurabilityMetal-reinforced bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case, scratch-resistant display, MIL-STD 810, water-rated to 100 m—
LightBuilt-in LED flashlight on every model (variable intensity, red light, strobe)—
NavigationMulti-band GPS with SatIQ, TracBack routing, altimeter, barometer, 3-axis compass—
HealthHeart rate, Pulse Ox, HRV status, sleep monitoring, women's health tracking—
PaymentsGarmin Pay—
PriceAMOLED from $449.99; solar from $399.99 (suggested retail, launch)—
Case Size—42mm / 46mm, aluminium (jet black, rose gold, silver, space gray) or polished titanium (natural, gold, slate)
Battery—Up to 24 hours; 15 minutes of fast charging adds up to 8 hours
Health Sensors—Optical heart sensor with hypertension notifications, sleep score, ECG, blood oxygen, sleep apnea notifications, wrist temperature
Connectivity—5G cellular models with redesigned antenna
OS—watchOS 26 (requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26)