Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3

Coros Nomad

$349

Garmin Instinct 3

€399.99

Quick verdict

Coros Nomad

$349

The better pick if you want:

To spend $50.99 less
Longer battery (22 vs 18 days)
Built-in maps

Garmin Instinct 3

€399.99

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 34 products in Watch on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Coros Nomad· leads in 3

GPS batteryFeaturesAffordability

Garmin Instinct 3· leads in 3

Smartwatch batteryWater resistanceLightness

GPS battery
50 hTop 26%
32 h
Smartwatch battery
22 daysTop 37%
24 daysTop 32%
Features
10
8
Water resistance
5 ATM
10 ATMTop 24%
Lightness
61 g
53 gTop 34%
Affordability
$349Top 28%
$400Top 35%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3

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Essentials

$349

€399.99

August 2025

January 2025

Battery

Up to 22 days

Up to 18–24 days

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Up to 32 hours

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Up to 25 hours

Display

3rd-generation Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) touchscreen

AMOLED

1.3"

1.2"–1.3" (30–33 mm)

260 x 260 px

390 x 390 / 416 x 416 pixels

Yes

Build & durability

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Fiber‑reinforced polymer and aluminum

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Fiber-reinforced polymer / aluminum

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Chemically strengthened glass

5 ATM

10 ATM (100 m)

Features

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~1000 nits

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4–8 GB

Multi-band GNSS, Offline maps, Route & back-to-start navigation, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), ECG, Touchscreen, Music on the watch, Microphone / voice

Multi-band GNSS, Route & back-to-start navigation, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Blood oxygen (SpO2), AMOLED display, Contactless payments, LED flashlight

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Which offers better value: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3?

For value comparison: The Coros Nomad ($349) offers better affordability compared to the Garmin Instinct 3 ($399.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Coros Nomad or the Garmin Instinct 3?

The Coros Nomad is newer: it came out in August 2025, and the Garmin Instinct 3 in January 2025.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 34 products in Watch on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Coros Nomad· leads in 3

GPS batteryFeaturesAffordability

Garmin Instinct 3· leads in 3

Smartwatch batteryWater resistanceLightness

GPS battery
50 hTop 26%
32 h
Smartwatch battery
22 daysTop 37%
24 daysTop 32%
Features
10
8
Water resistance
5 ATM
10 ATMTop 24%
Lightness
61 g
53 gTop 34%
Affordability
$349Top 28%
$400Top 35%

Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3

Coros Nomad

Garmin Instinct 3

Quick verdict

Spec profile