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Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Coros Nomad Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
Weight 61 g · 0.061 kg · 0.13 lb
as listed, with silicone band (49 g with nylon band)
 52 g · 0.052 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Coros Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Coros Nomad
61 g

Rugged lightweight GPS watch at 2.2oz. Water-resistant with dual-band GNSS.

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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
52 g

Rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging, 28-day battery in smartwatch mode, and unlimited battery in expedition GPS mode. Altimeter, compass included.

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Coros Nomad vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar: which should you buy?

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