Both have solar charging and a MIP display. The fenix costs three times as much.
Short answer
Garmin fenix 8 Solar - 32 GB of maps, Wi-Fi, BeiDou and QZSS, titanium and sapphire. Instinct 3 Solar - up to 40 days, lighter (58 g) and three times cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 47mm Solar | Garmin Instinct 3 50mm Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.3", MIP, 260×260 | MIP, 176×176 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 128 MB |
| Battery life | up to 21 day | up to 40 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 47×47×15.2 mm, 80 g | 50×50×14.4 mm, 58 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Storage and maps
32 GB vs 128 MB - only the fenix has topo maps.
Battery life
Up to 21 vs up to 40 days.
What's the same
MIP display, NFC, barometer, 10 ATM.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Maps and premium materials - Garmin fenix 8 Solar.
- Battery life and price - Garmin Instinct 3 Solar.
FAQ
Does the Instinct have Wi-Fi?
No.
How heavy are they?
80 and 58 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Instinct 3 Solar.