This page lists the GNSS chipsets that are used in the Garmin Instinct watches.
It should be noted that Instinct watches are not supported by Windsurfing application or GPSTC V4.
The various models are listed in reverse-chronological order. The release dates are generally from Garmin announcements.
| Model | Released | API | Product | Chipset | APPro? | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct 3 AMOLED Tactical - 50 mm | 2025-04 | 5.0.0 | 4587 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR comparison |
| Instinct 3 Solar Tactical - 50 mm | 2025-04 | 5.0.0 | 4759 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR comparison |
| Instinct 3 Solar Tactical - 45 mm | 2025-04 | 5.0.0 | 4585 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR comparison |
| Instinct 3 AMOLED - 50 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4587 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR hands on |
| Instinct 3 AMOLED - 45 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4586 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR hands on |
| Instinct 3 Solar - 50 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4759 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR hands on |
| Instinct 3 Solar - 45 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4585 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR hands on |
| Instinct E - 45 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4584 | AG3335MN | Y | Garmin manual |
| Instinct E - 40 mm | 2025-01 | 5.0.0 | 4583 | AG3335MN | Y | Garmin manual |
| Instinct 2X Solar * | 2023-04 | 3.4.0 | 4394 | AG3335M | Y | Garmin manual + DCR review |
| Instinct Crossover [Solar] * | 2022-11 | 3.4.0 | 4155 | AG3335MN | - | Garmin manual + FCC teardown |
* Instinct 2X Solar and Instinct Crossover have a significant smoothing issue and are NOT recommended for wind sports.
Additional notes about the Airoha chipsets are available on another page.
| Model | Released | API | Product | Chipset | APPro? | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct 2 [Solar] | 2022-02 | 3.4.0 | 3888, 4071 | CXD56xxxx | Y | Garmin manual + DCR review + comparison |
| Instinct 2S [Solar] | 2022-02 | 3.4.0 | 3889, 4091 | CXD56xxxx | Y | Garmin manual + DCR review + comparison |
| Instinct - Esports | 2020-10 | - | 3126 | CXD56xxxx | - | Garmin manual + announcement + DCR review |
| Instinct Solar | 2020-07 | - | 3466 | CXD56xxxx | - | Garmin manual + DCR review |
Alternative product number(s) are APAC variants.
Additional notes about the Sony chipsets are available on another page.
| Model | Released | API | Product | Chipset | APPro? | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct - Tactical | 2019-08 | - | ? | MT3333 | - | Garmin manual + announcement |
| Instinct | 2018-10 | - | ? | MT3333 | - | Garmin manual + DCR review |
Additional notes about the Mediatek chipsets are available on another page.