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Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mmSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared

The Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition is 5.6mm wider, 5.6mm longer, 4.7mm thicker and 24.2g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm. Both are circular.

Measured against the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition.

Case width
50mmbaseInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
44.4mm−5.6mmGalaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Lug-to-lug
50mmbaseInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
44.4mm−5.6mmGalaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Thickness
14.4mmbaseInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
9.7mm−4.7mmGalaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Weight
58gbaseInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
33.8g−24.2gGalaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition010-02935-50
Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
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Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition

Garmin

Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm

Samsung

Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm

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For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

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How to Measure
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Lay arm flat, palm up.

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Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
010-02935-50
Case: 50mmL2L: 50mmThick: 14.4mm
Sweet Spot2.5mm clearance. Perfect for sports watches - bold presence, no overhang.
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Case: 44.4mmL2L: 44.4mmThick: 9.7mm
Edge Clearance
+5.3mm
Balanced Fit5.3mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

Which one fits you

On wrists narrower than about 53mm, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm is the safer pick — it stays proportionate down to roughly 47mm, where the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition starts to hang over the edge. Above 53mm both sit cleanly, and the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition gives you more presence.

The Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition wears larger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm (50mm vs 44.4mm case), giving it more wrist presence — and needing a wider wrist to sit cleanly.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm is the slimmer of the two (9.7mm vs 14.4mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.

On the wrist the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm feels lighter (33.8g vs 58g, case only).

Among the 298 44mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm is thinner than 100%, so it wears flatter than its width suggests.

Specification Comparison

SpecGarminInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical EditionSamsungGalaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Case Width50mm44.4mm
Thickness14.4mm9.7mm
Weight58g33.8g
ShapeCircularCircular
Display typeMonochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)OLED/AMOLED
Released20252024

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2D Dimension Schematics

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From above — same centre, true scale
From the side — how far each sits off the wrist
  • Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition50mm · 14.4mm thick
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm44.4mm · 9.7mm thick

Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm on a wrist

Put Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.

  • Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition 50mm case, standing 14.4mm off the wrist.
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm 44.4mm case, standing 9.7mm off the wrist.

Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.

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Case shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.

Battery life compared

Furthest apart in Smartwatch mode, where the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition lasts 20.0× as long as the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm (40 days against 2 days).

Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical EditionSamsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm

  • Battery Saver

    100 days
  • Expedition GPS

    60 days
  • Smartwatch

    40 days
    2 days
  • Max Battery GPS

    150 hours
  • GPS Only

    60 hours +260 hours
  • All Satellite Systems

    40 hours +80 hours
  • All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band

    34 hours +60 hours

Amber figures are the solar-assisted runtime the manufacturer publishes for that mode.

Full Specification Comparison

368 specs
SpecGarmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical EditionSamsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm
Overview
FamilyGarmin
General
Battery lifeSmartwatch: Up to 40 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 100 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 60 hours/260 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/80 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 34 hours/60 hours with solar*** Max Battery GPS: Up to 150 hours/Unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 60 days/Unlimited with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Battery typeLithium ion
Display SizeCustom, two-window design: 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm)
Case materialfiber-reinforced polymer
Lens MaterialPower Glass™
Bezel Materialfiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum
Memory/History128 MB
Strap materialsilicone
Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Display resolution176 x 176 pixels
QuickFit® watch band compatibleyes (26 mm)
Sensors
GPSYes
CompassYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
GyroscopeYes
ThermometerYes
AccelerometerYes
SatIQ™ TechnologyYes
Barometric altimeterYes
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation MonitorYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerYes
has a gyroscopeYes
Has a cadence sensorNo
has an accelerometerYes
Monitors perspirationNo
Has a heart rate monitorYes
Has a temperature sensorYes
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes
Product Info
Main SKU010-02935-50
Product ID1476633
Product NameInstinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
Release Date4/26/2025
Product VariationBlack with Black Band
Clock Features
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Time/dateYes
Alarm clockYes
GPS Time SyncYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Gaming Features
Gaming ActivityYes
GameOn™ app compatibleYes
Cycling Features
CoursesYes
MTB Grit & FlowYes
Race an activityYes
Power meter compatibleYes
Advanced cycling dynamicsYes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYes
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)Yes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)Yes
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters)Yes
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)Yes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Golfing Features
Tournament legalYes
Digital scorecardYes
Garmin AutoShot™Yes
Round timer/odometerYes
Auto CourseView updatesYes
Yardage to layups/doglegsYes
Hazards and course targetsYes
Pairs with Garmin Golf appYes
Green View with manual pin positionYes
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)Yes
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)Yes
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)Yes
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)manual
Running Features
Run workoutsYes
Running powerYes
Race predictorYes
Foot pod capableYes
Running dynamicsYes
Lactate thresholdyes (with compatible accessory)
Grade-adjusted paceYes
Trail run auto climbYes
Performance conditionYes
Run/Walk/Stand detectionYes
Stride length (real time)Yes
PacePro™ Pacing StrategiesYes
Vertical oscillation and ratioYes
Ground contact time and balanceyes (GCT balance with accessory)
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
What You'll Love
Display typeMonochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Water rating10 ATM
Garmin Pay™Yes
LED flashlightYes
Multi-band GPSYes
Solar ChargingYes
Training statusYes
Training readinessYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygenYes
Sleep score and insightsYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 40 days/unlimited with solar
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing
SwimPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
CyclingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
WellnessWalking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga
MultisportTriathlon
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
On the WaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winterSkiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Other activity profilesJumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Swimming Features
Pool swim workoutsYes
Time and distance alertsYes
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes
Countdown start (pool swim only)Yes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)Yes
Tactical Features
Kill switchYes
Stage timerYes
Stealth ModeYes
Ballistics solveryes (unlock required)
Night vision modeYes
Dual grid coordinatesYes
Outdoor Recreation
TidesYes
TracBack®Yes
Sight 'N GoYes
Tide glanceYes
Back to startYes
UltraTrac modeYes
Vertical speedYes
GPS coordinatesYes
Reference pointYes
Area calculationYes
Elevation profileYes
Projected waypointYes
Total ascent/descentYes
Future elevation plotYes
Wind meter compatibleYes
Distance to destinationYes
Expedition GPS ActivityYes
Sun and moon informationYes
Point-to-point navigationYes
Bread crumb trail in real timeYes
Barometric trend indicator with Storm AlertYes
Daily Smart Features
CalendarYes
PasscodeYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®
Garmin ShareYes
Find My PhoneYes
Find My WatchYes
VIRB® RemoteYes
Morning reportYes
Weather forecastsYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Smart trainer controlYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
Controls smartphone musicYes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)Yes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
Activity Tracking Features
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Step counterYes
Floors climbedYes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
Automatic rep countingYes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Workout and Training Plans
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
Garmin Running Coach ExpertsYes
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling PlansYes
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)Yes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Sleepyes (advanced)
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
BreathworkYes
Fitness ageYes
Sleep coachYes
Nap detectionYes
All-day stressYes
Women's healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYes
Respiration rateYes
Resting heart rateYes
Breathing variationsYes
Relaxation remindersYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)
Relaxation breathing timerYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYes
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
AssistanceYes
Live Event SharingYes
Incident Detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
Kid Activity Tracking Features
Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ Toe-to-Toe™ Challenges app)
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
% HRRYes
% HR maxYes
HR zonesYes
HR alertsYes
ShortcutsYes
HRV statusYes
Load ratioYes
Manual lapYes
Rest timerYes
Auto max HRYes
Auto scrollYes
Finish timeYes
HR caloriesYes
Voice alertsYes
Custom alertsYes
Physio TrueUpYes
Recovery timeYes
Training loadYes
VO2 Max (Run)Yes
Course guidanceYes
Training effectYes
Virtual PartnerYes
Workout benefitYes
Race an ActivityYes
Advanced workoutsYes
Interval trainingYes
Race glance/widgetYes
Training load focusYes
VO2 Max (Trail Run)Yes
GPS speed and distanceYes
Improved recovery timeYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
Customizable data pagesYes
Unified training statusYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
Activity history on watchYes
Multisport auto transitionYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Training effect (anaerobic)Yes
Manual multisport activitiesYes
HRM running pace and distanceYes
Heat and altitude acclimationYes
Customizable activity profilesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Respiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)Yes
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settingsYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)Yes
Design
width44.4
height44.4
volume19.12 cm³
weight33.8 g
thickness9.7
ATM rating5 ATM
resolution480 x 480 px
screen size1.5 inches
Display typeOLED/AMOLED
Has a displayYes
pixel density327 ppi
width of band20 mm
water resistanceWater resistant
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
is designed for kidsNo
waterproof depth rating50 m
Watch band is replaceableYes
Has sapphire glass displayYes
maximum operating temperature35 °C
Ingress Protection (IP) ratingIP68
has branded damage-resistant glassNo
lowest potential operating temperature0 °C
Battery
battery life2 days
battery power425 mAh
has wireless chargingYes
has a removable batteryNo
Has a solar power batteryNo
has a rechargeable batteryYes
Features
RAM2GB
release date2024-07-10
Has a stopwatchYes
Has smart alarmNo
Has call controlYes
Has silent alarmYes
has HRV trackingYes
internal storage32GB
measures VO2 maxYes
Has notificationsYes
Has ECG technologyYes
Locates your phoneYes
has fall detectionYes
has voice commandsYes
Acquires GPS fasterYes
Has vibrating alertsYes
shows readiness levelYes
Can be used to answer callsYes
measures resting heart rateYes
has irregular heart rate warningsYes
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes
Has a built-in camera remote control functionYes
Connectivity
has NFCYes
SIM cards1 eSIM
Wi-Fi versionWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+No
supports Wi-FiYes
supports GalileoYes
Bluetooth version5.3
has a cellular moduleYes
Is compatible with iOSNo
Is compatible with AndroidYes
Miscellaneous
Has passcodeYes
Has auto pauseYes
Is compatible with WindowsNo
Is compatible with Mac OS XNo
has an external memory slotNo
Compatible with smart scalesYes
has a battery level indicatorYes
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes
App & Software
Ad-freeYes
Free appYes
Tracks BMIYes
Has coachingYes
Includes mapsYes
Supports routesYes
Has achievementsYes
Has goal settingYes
Has exercise diaryYes
Can be personalisedYes
Has weight trackingYes
Predicts start dateYes
Tracks water intakeYes
Has inactivity alertsYes
Has period notificationsYes
Has temperature trackingYes
Provides activity reportsYes
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes
Activity tracking
Measures paceYes
Tracks distanceYes
Tracks elevationYes
Designed for golfNo
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Designed for divingNo
Has a route trackerYes
Has exercise taggingYes
Has multi-sport modeNo
Tracks calorie intakeYes
Provides sleep reportsYes
Detects activities automaticallyYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes

Wrist Fit

Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition

Sits best on wrists ~5371mm wide (≈ 14.219.0cm circumference).

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm

Sits best on wrists ~4763mm wide (≈ 12.616.8cm circumference).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm?

The Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition is bigger — 50mm vs 44.4mm case width.

Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition or the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm?

The Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition suits wrists around 53–71mm wide, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm around 47–63mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.

Can I see the Garmin Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition and Samsung Galaxy Watch7 - LTE · 44mm side by side at true scale?

Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

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