Markets react positively to Garmin INSTINCT 3 launch
More: Garmin Instinct 3 Review – full and detailed
As you can see from the charts above, the NASDAQ (a better comparator than the NYSE, where Garmin is listed) trended down today by about 1.8%, while Garmin stock rose slightly. This two percentage point difference is significant and reflects the market’s positive sentiment about Garmin’s launches today, which include the Instinct 3, Instinct E, HRM-200, and the Zumo R1 smart motorbike Radar.
Even though I have expressed some negative thoughts today regarding missing features, lack of maps and more, the markets think Garmin has nailed it with these new products.
Availability
The Garmin Instinct 3 series is available to order now, with delivery after 10 January 2025
- Order: Garmin Instinct 3 SOLAR
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Last Updated on 29 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors. ID
