Amazon slashes $150 off the Garmin Instinct 3

The Garmin Instinct 3 is down to $349.99 at Amazon right now, a $150 cut from its $499.99 recommended retail price. That’s 30% off RRP, bringing this rugged Garmin back to its all-time low and matching the Prime Day price from June.

Garmin’s Instinct 3 line is built for outdoor use, training, GPS adventures, and everyday health tracking. It keeps the tough Instinct design and comes in both 45mm and 50mm sizes. One of the big updates in this generation is that Garmin now offers both AMOLED and Solar versions, so buyers can choose between a sharper, more modern-looking display or much longer battery life.

The lineup also adds a built-in flashlight and support for contactless payments, which are handy upgrades for daily wear and outdoor trips. Garmin positions the Instinct 3 as a strong pick for people who want a durable smartwatch for hiking and fitness without stepping up to a premium mapping watch.

The main choice with the Instinct 3 is screen quality versus battery endurance. AMOLED is the better fit for a more smartwatch-like look, while Solar is the one for longer-lasting outdoor use. At $349.99, this deal makes it a lot more tempting.