Apple Watch Series 12 vs Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm


Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm costs $349.99, against $399 for Apple Watch Series 12.
Battery life: 24 hours on Apple Watch Series 12, 432 hours on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm.
Case size: 46 mm on Apple Watch Series 12, 45 mm on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm.
Weight: 39.5 g on Apple Watch Series 12, 53 g on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm.
| Apple Watch Series 12 | Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $349.99 |
| Battery life | 24 hours | 432 hours |
| Case size | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 39.5 g | 53 g |
| GPS | Precision L1 GPS | Not listed |
| OS | watchOS | Garmin OS |
| Water rating | 50 m, ISO 22810 | 100 m |
| See Apple Watch Series 12 | See Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm |
Prices checked November 1, 2026.
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