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Garmin Instinct

Overview

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.

Synaptics

The Instinct Crossover AMOLED has been confirmed as using the Synaptics SYN4778.

Model Released Product Chipset CIQ APPro References
Instinct Crossover AMOLED - Tactical Edition 2025-09 4678 SYN4778 6.0 - Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct Crossover AMOLED 2025-09 4678 SYN4778 6.0 - Garmin manual + FCC teardown

Airoha

Model Released Product Chipset CIQ APPro References
Instinct 3 - 50 mm, AMOLED, Tactical Edition 2025-04 4587 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 50 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition 2025-04 4759 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition 2025-04 4585 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 50 mm, AMOLED 2025-01 4587 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 45 mm, AMOLED 2025-01 4586 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 50 mm, Solar 2025-01 4759 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 3 - 45 mm, Solar 2025-01 4585 AG3335M 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct E - 45 mm 2025-01 4584 TBC [1] 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct E - 40 mm 2025-01 4583 TBC [1] 6.0 Y Garmin manual + FCC teardown
Instinct 2X Solar [2] 2023-04 4394 AG3335M 3.4 Y Garmin manual + DCR review
Instinct Crossover [Solar] [2] 2022-11 4155 AG3335MN 3.4 - Garmin manual + FCC teardown

* Notes:

  1. The Instinct E could be using the single-band AG3335M or AG3352B, just like the vívoactive 6 which was released 2025-04.
  2. The 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.

Sony

Model Released Product Chipset CIQ APPro References
Instinct 2 [Solar] 2022-02 3888, 4071 CXD56xxxx 3.4 Y Garmin manual + DCR review + comparison
Instinct 2S [Solar] 2022-02 3889, 4091 CXD56xxxx 3.4 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.

Mediatek

Model Released Product Chipset CIQ 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.