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Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm vs Google Pixel Watch 5

Illustration of the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm smartwatch
Illustration of the Google Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm costs $349.99, against $399.99 for Google Pixel Watch 5.

Battery life: 432 hours on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm, 40 hours on Google Pixel Watch 5.

Water rating: 100 m on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm, 5 ATM, IP68 on Google Pixel Watch 5.

OS: Garmin OS on Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm, Wear OS 7 on Google Pixel Watch 5.

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm and Google Pixel Watch 5, side by side
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mmGoogle Pixel Watch 5
Price$349.99$399.99
Battery life432 hours40 hours
Case size45 mm45 mm
Weight53 gNot listed
Water rating100 m5 ATM, IP68
OSGarmin OSWear OS 7
See Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mmSee Google Pixel Watch 5

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

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