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I can't decide if the Garmin Instinct 3 is a winner or a flop

After a week, I'm trying not to take the Instinct 3's great features for granted, while still resenting a lack of novelty.

You could argue that most healthy Garmin users don't need the Elevate v5's ECG tool, but outdoor sports like hiking are very popular with the middle-aged to elderly crowd that might want to occasionally check on their heart health. I love training load focus for planning my next workout; nap detection and sleep coaching are useful for daily insights; running and cycling dynamics provide some niche info, and the AMOLED display is such a relief to my eyes. If this is for hikers or winter sports enthusiasts who need a rugged, long-lasting watch, I think they'd be more interested in built-in cellular support for emergencies, a rucking mode, or an estimated hydration and electrolyte loss widget during activities.

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