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Garmin V voactive 3 Music Gps Smartwatch with Music Storage and Built In Sports Apps Black
Last Updated: April 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
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1000
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Battery Life
149battery, days, charge, lasts, watch
+74%
-26%
" ... The battery can last 4 days with 2 50-minutes running with GPS. ... "
" ... Very happy with the garmin vivoactive 3, battery life good ... "
" ... It is something that needs to be charged every night. ... "
" ... Battery life is really good esp as compared to iwatch. ... "
" ... The durability and battery life are off the charts. ... "
" ... Battery life is awesome. ... "
" ... Probably a good thing as it probably extends battery life. ... "
" ... The good, stylish, long battery life, I can easily get a week before recharging if just using as a watch, I get about 8hrs when using the GPS tracking, accurate when using the gps, easy goal setting and tracking, tough screen that is readable in all lighting, Bluetooth connectivity is easy and the range is about 20ft, and lots of customization with the Connect app. ... "
Apps
138watch, apps, garmin, garmin connect app, spotify
+70%
-30%
" ... The fitness tracking works pretty well, and the Garmin app is great. ... "
" ... Battery life is pretty good depend on how much you use gps and what watch face widget you download. ... "
" ... The amazfit was really nice but it lacks the great Garmin Connect app and software, the app ecosystem, and also the reliability of pairing the device to my phone. ... - Has weather, notifications, and other apps that are very useful for day to day life. ... The app also is easy to use and has so many features including exporting to Strava. ... "
" ... I app allows me to add and customize workouts. ... "
" ... Syncing with Mapmyrun and the Garmin Connect apps is easy and helps track my times, distance, etc. ... "
" ... The Garmin app is very good. ... "
" ... Only draw back I would comment on is the uploading new widgets from the Garmin IQ app . ... "
" ... The Connect IQ app is great for downloading new watch faces but be aware certain ones will automaticlly increase the screen and backlight settings which originally reduced my battery life to 2 days so be sure to readjust it. ... "
Software Platform
128app, apps, garmin, garmin connect app, spotify
+61%
-39%
" ... The Garmin Connect app that supports this watch is nearly as important as the watch itself. ... "
" ... When I get back to my cell phone it instantly syncs and I can see detailed profiles of all my biometrics, plus a map of my route. ... I also got the free strava app, and it also syncs and has at least one more metric, and compares your times with other runners on the same route. ... It also allows you to load other apps for different purposes. ... "
" ... You can turn them on/off per app. ... "
" ... The watch is very comfortable to wear and the apps and widgets are easy to find and use on a routine basis. ... "
" ... The vivoactive 3 music linked great to my Android device (Note 8) with Garmin connect. ... The app is awesome. ... "
" ... With this wach you can use iOS or Android I also like that it has a round screen to make it look like a regular watch overall so far great watch ... "
" ... Health tracking and app is superior to Apple products but interface and ease of use is inferior. ... "
" ... The amazfit was really nice but it lacks the great Garmin Connect app and software, the app ecosystem, and also the reliability of pairing the device to my phone. ... - Software is easy to use ... - Has weather, notifications, and other apps that are very useful for day to day life. ... The app also is easy to use and has so many features including exporting to Strava. ... "
GPS
116garmin, accurate, tracking, battery life, watch
+73%
-27%
" ... I also like the GPS feature of this watch. ... "
" ... I chose this watch for the battery life since it lasts me about 3 days while using it with notifications and tracking steps (not GPS and music though). ... "
" ... Free GPS included. ... "
" ... This garmin rocks. ... "
" ... the GPS is right on target. ... The battery life while using just GPS mode is awesome ... "
" ... It is very comfortable to wear and I really like the GPS tracking that allows me to track all my runs. ... "
" ... GPS signal is strong and accurate, based on connectivity along a familiar route. ... "
" ... I love the gps tracking and how it keeps me motivated in my workouts. ... "
Device Compatibility
116garmin, sync, bluetooth, connect, apple watch
+70%
-30%
" ... I love this watch for everday smartwatch functions and for running, as it allows me to leave my phone at home and play music through Spotify. ... "
" ... As to speed and distance, it matched my bike computer almost exactly. ... And while you can't type on the watch, you can customize a large number of text responses on your phone that sync to the watch. ... "
" ... This is my second garmin device and I love it! ... "
" ... Use it with my iPhone and no issues at all. ... "
" ... * it connects to the satellite much more quickly than my old Garmin - just a few seconds ... "
" ... Please note that I've never had trouble syncing my workout info. ... My watch is finally staying connected to my phone and I'm receiving texts and phone call alerts (fixed on 10/27/19 and hasn't disconnected since). ... The Vivoactive really does work great as long as it stays connected to the phone. ... "
" ... It pairs easily with my iPhone. ... "
" ... I have a galaxy note 8 phone that easily paired with the watch. ... "
Pedometer
95fitness, activity, tracker, accurate, garmin
+80%
-20%
" ... The step counter and stair flight count are amazingly accurate. ... "
" ... For someone just wanting to track steps and flights of stairs it is a great watch. ... "
" ... I originally bought it to help me track my fitness. ... It tracks fitness and my workouts very well! ... All of the information on it (Such as distances) seems to be accurate. ... "
" ... I wanted a good looking watch that would track my walks/runs, my steps and is waterproof so I can jump in the lake without worries. ... "
" ... Calculates steps taken, flights of stairs etc. ... "
" ... This is my first fitness watch. ... "
" ... I can set a five mile activity up, and have my watch alert me if I go outside the parameters I choose. ... This past Saturday I ran 15 miles with the training group and I was about 1/4 mile short compared to their Garmin watches. ... "
" ... My typical activity is home workouts with BOD. ... "
Comfort
83watch, wear, wearing, wrists, face
+77%
-23%
" ... Great watch to run with and everyday wear. ... "
" ... The watch was very comfortable to wear and has a great appearance. ... "
" ... It sits well on the wrist and is comparable to the 3. ... "
" ... Original review: I have had this watch for 6 months and I wear it daily. ... I wear it every single day! ... "
" ... - Wrist HR is always on ... "
" ... You cross your arms and the watch goes crazy . ... "
" ... It does a lot of things and is very light on my wrist. ... "
" ... since i chose to get digital time from the satellite, i wonder if it will periodically space through my wrist. ... "
Product Reliability
82watch, weeks, month, stopped, last
+46%
-54%
" ... After getting a replacement and having the same issue I looked into it and a lot of people experience the same issue, which is a bummer because the watch is really nice and simple. ... "
" ... Now it is completely broken. ... "
" ... All of the previous devices were dead on but this one seems to be very inconsistent. ... I've only had this device for a little over a week now so this seems really premature to be having issues already! ... "
" ... So after a few weeks I decided the relationship was terminal. ... "
" ... Really liked it for the seven months it worked, but very expensive to stop working after only seven months of normal wear. ... "
" ... Won’t last longer then 6 months . ... "
" ... I’ve had it for a few months, though, and it’s really problematic. ... "
" ... It’s going to look terrible after a year, and illegible after two. ... "
Heartrate
81heart rate monitor, accurate, monitor, hr, chest strap
+78%
-22%
" ... Other than that I find it really useful and the heart rate monitor isn't bad for a wrist based one. ... "
" ... Tracks heart rate well as compared to the machines that track heart rate. ... "
" ... - Heart rate recording is fair so long as the watch is not loose when running. ... If you want to analyze heart rate data post-run or -ride then use a chest strap. ... If you want to get an idea of heart rate while running, then the optical reading is fine. ... "
" ... The sleep tracking and heart rate have been pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Replaced Vivoactive HR. ... Sleep pattern and heart rate bang on true. ... "
" ... But I trust Garmin and the heart rate feature for my cycling workouts are very good. ... "
" ... While the watches share a lot of the same basic features - GPS, Waterproof, Work with iPhone, on wrist heart rate monitor, etc. ... "
" ... If this watch accurately recorded HR during a workout and got a SOLID 4-5 days of battery, I would keep it and retire my original Vivoactive . ... "
For Running
73run, watch, training, workouts, biking
+89%
-11%
" ... I use it for running, cycling, workouts, etc. ... "
" ... Whether it be at the gym, at the beach, or even at an extravagant event. ... Not only that, but have you ever been in the middle of a good workout, and a song you don’t like comes on, and you have to get up to change the song on your phone? ... "
" ... I did a lot of research before deciding, but the price point for the vivoavtive 3 music was within reach, it allows me to run without my phone and still have music (hate the armbands!, most of my running pants have pockets now but still not ideal), and the size of the watch face is now smaller to better for my wrist while still being able to see all the tracking easily during my run. ... Will try on a longer run this weekend. ... "
" ... Not as many running features as the sport specific Garmins, but sufficient for the casual runner. ... "
" ... Great watch to run with and everyday wear. ... "
" ... It tracks gym work outs, road workouts, yoga and more. ... "
" ... This allows me to bike, run, walk, weight lift and hike and lasts a few days while exercising once per day. ... "
" ... Initially I love this watch and it seems great for running. ... "
Display Clarity
71display, watch, screens, touch screen, watch face
+61%
-39%
" ... I currently have four fields on each data screen for running. ... "
" ... I am happy with the screen, which does not turn off. ... "
" ... The watch face is somewhat large on a female wrist, but the display is easy to read at a glance in any light. ... "
" ... I like a touch screen rather than buttons. ... "
" ... I love the touch screen, the variety of sports it can track, the ability to customize several screens, the timer and alarm, the ability to change songs when it’s connected to my cell phone via bluetooth. ... I use it primarily for running and love the information on display (customizable of course) in real time. ... "
" ... I really like the ability to change the screens that scroll while running and to make the watch face look like a regular watch. ... "
" ... Very sensitive touchscreen so I generally lock the screen if I’m at work or doing something like TRX where the straps can hit it. ... "
" ... I also love the fact that you can see the screen in blazing sunlight. ... "
Design
64look, looks, rose gold, watches, stylish
+92%
-8%
" ... I love the notifications, the activity tracker, and the sleek style. ... "
" ... -Shows you a daily summary of what you are doing and when you click on that item there is further detail. ... "
" ... Otherwise, looks amazing, works as expected. ... "
" ... Looks good too. ... "
" ... It is comfortable, durable, and stylish. ... "
" ... Also like that is multi sports and that the design is very nice. ... "
" ... Looks great and more professional than other trackers. ... "
" ... So many functions and looks amazing and like a real watch. ... "
Sleep Tracking
61tracking, watch, track, heart rate, accurate
+80%
-20%
" ... Really like the Sleep tracking and its ability to track my bicycle cadence and speed. ... "
" ... Sleep pattern and heart rate bang on true. ... "
" ... It also does a good job tracking things like sleep and movement while in bed at night. ... "
" ... Bought this for my wife and she’s addicted to the data - steps, HR, sleep cycles, mph on the bike. ... "
" ... The GPS, heart rate, sleep tracking, and activity tracking works great. ... "
" ... Also love to check my sleep patterns. ... "
" ... It tracks everything such as heart rate, calories burned, sleep, etc. ... "
" ... It is great at tracking all things especialy workouts and sleep and if course steps, but my favorite part is the workouts you can access straight thru the watch itself. ... "
Charging
60watch, charging, days, charges, battery life
+60%
-40%
" ... It is something that needs to be charged every night. ... "
" ... I keep the charging cord in my car. ... I recharge my watch while driving. ... It charges pretty quickly. ... "
" ... The battery life is not great but it charges quickly. ... "
" ... - Charges wicked fast ... "
" ... I charge it about once per day. ... "
" ... It also charges super fast. ... I charge mine in my car so it takes longer, but once I'm down to about 30%, I'll throw it on the charger while I drive home, and I'll get to about 85% during a 30 minute commute. ... "
" ... -Charge your watch ... "
" ... Usually charges within 10-12 minutes. ... "
Accuracy
59tracking, accuracy, gps, steps, tracker
+88%
-12%
" ... Seems accurate on steps (and stairs). ... "
" ... The data recorded, as with every smartwatch based on current technology, is not always accurate but it is good enough to give you a good idea of what you have achieved for the day in terms of workout, rest, sleep, etc . ... "
" ... The HRM feature isn’t as accurate as the Other versions. ... "
" ... The Garmin Vivoactive 3 seems accurate enough for my purposes. ... "
" ... I really love the accuracy of this watch. ... "
" ... The sports features are much more accurate and better thought out than Apple and Google. ... Most of the time, I don't even use my Garmin bike computer any more since the watch is accurate enough, though I still use the bike computer for turn-by-turn directions on some routes. ... "
" ... This has more functionality and is easier to use - I am much more of a cyclist than a runner, but it seems to track that well enough (And better than the first Generation). ... "
" ... The distance matches almost exactly to the online maps he usually uses to measure his course. ... The HR has some funny readings but works as a general guideline. ... "
Band
59watch, wrist, bands, garmin, watches
+69%
-31%
" ... I like the features and the interchangeable bands. ... "
" ... I also love how I can get so much info from my Samsung S8 right on my wrist. ... "
" ... I did change out the band for a metal link band which looks amazing. ... "
" ... I wish the on-wrist heart monitoring was better, but the technology just hasn't been able to match wearing a chest strap. ... "
" ... Gotta watch what is active when you are wearing as a watch. ... "
" ... I have it in rose gold with a white band. ... Enjoy having a fitness watch and not a smartphone on my wrist. ... "
" ... I bought a different band. ... I am going to get a few rose gold bracelets to go with it to dress it up for work. ... "
" ... Changing bands is easy as well, with a quick release button. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, user friendly, interface, watch, setup
+86%
-14%
" ... It is very lighweight and comfortable to wear, and the controls are pretty easy as well. ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use touchscreen, no need to push buttons. ... "
" ... It is so easy to load music from my computer. ... The music controls are easy to use. ... "
" ... Setting all notifications is so easy. ... "
" ... It's easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Functions very well and easy to use. ... "
" ... It keeps track of what I need for a program at work and because of the easy to use, I use it. ... "
Features
43watch, feature, work, smart watch, including
+86%
-14%
" ... It has a lot of new features. ... "
" ... The features on this watch are amazing. ... "
" ... There are a ton of features on this watch! ... "
" ... I have not used the contactless payment feature yet. ... "
" ... New features are fun. ... "
" ... Features too numerous to list! ... "
" ... Though I use it mostly for running, I find the smartwatch features helpful and very functional. ... "
" ... I’m still learning all the features of this, but it works great. ... "
Build Quality
40durable, band, scratches, face, feels
+55%
-45%
" ... Good and sturdy watch for runners. ... "
" ... This thing works awesome and I much more durable. ... "
" ... As for the quick release band it was an easy fix to order the right size pins that were not quick release and install them. ... "
" ... This watch feels and acts a lot better so far. ... not too sportswatchy and nothing has broken yet. ... "
" ... Its not quite an apple watch but it is more durable and provides most of the things I need. ... "
" ... Very durable face. ... "
" ... I tend to be rough on watches and jewelry items in general, but so far the rim and bezel looks fairly new after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... It had survived bumps, bangs, and other abuse without any damage to the face. ... Even the stainless steel ring looks great. ... Overall, great watch for me, just sad that I don't wear my old metal dumb watches anymore - ha! ... "
Water Resistance
38swimming, swim, pool, shower, waterproof
+79%
-21%
" ... - SUP/Kayaking mode is sweet ... "
" ... This thing is suppose to be able to count swim laps. ... "
" ... I also like that it is waterproof to 150 feet. ... "
" ... I like that you can swim or shower with it. ... "
" ... I use it in the pool to count my laps and it's perfect, I have had it about a month and I ordered a glass cover and its 100% perfect, great price for the quality! ... "
" ... Water safe, I have used it for swimming, 1/2 marathons, workouts and the tracking is spot on. ... "
" ... Still getting used to how sensitive it is, but it does have a lock feature which is nice especially for the shower. ... "
" ... Dust, wind, water, sweat, and still working great! ... "
Notifications
37texts, alerts, text messages, text, messages
+73%
-27%
" ... However, there is so many options/features on this watch and I can't figure out how to limit or select only certain notifications. ... "
" ... I use it for an activity counter for my work health program and for phone notifications. ... "
" ... It works well and alerts me at the markers. ... "
" ... * Notifications work well. ... "
" ... My battery lasts a week, easily- even with my notifications! ... "
" ... "Smartwatch" features such as notifications seem to work very well . ... "
" ... I get texts and emails in meetings and no one knows. ... "
" ... The vibration alerts can be set to different vibration levels (low/med/high) which is nice. ... "
Price
37money, worth, watch, good, waste
+78%
-22%
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... Really exceed my expectations. ... "
" ... All in all I am extremely happy with this purchase, especially at the price ($132). ... "
" ... Definitely a great buy and very worth the price. ... "
" ... Overall a worth by imo ... "
" ... Great smartwatch for the price. ... "
" ... After a lot of research, I felt this met my target features and price range. ... "
" ... Great watch at a great price. ... "
Bluetooth
32watch, connection, battery life, music, issue
+50%
-50%
" ... Multiple resets (on/off with the Bluetooth) and maybe reliable sync 40% of the time. ... "
" ... SECOND ISSUE: On Jan 24 or 25, the connection with bluetooth phones suddenly stopped working. ... Finally, after many attempts, I had the idea to reset the watch and it was sufficient to make the bluetooth phone connect again. ... "
" ... And as far as music goes, using Bluetooth connected headphones for just an hour burns through over 25% of the battery life of the watch ... "
" ... Also sometimes 8t arbitrarily stops pairing ... "
" ... something about the iPhone causes problems with the Bluetooth connectivity. ... Sometimes the phone was connected, most times the Bluetooth icon would flash on the watch-which after a few hours drains the watch battery very quickly. ... "
" ... The gps and Bluetooth is disconnect and still no working fine! ... "
" ... I resynched several times, readded the bluetooth and did all the things they said and it still disconnects from my iPhone at random times. ... "
" ... Connecting bluetooth is a disaster (same headphones never have been a problem for 5+ devices). ... "
Controls
31button, control, watch, music function, track
+55%
-45%
" ... I used to only use my previous watches when I worked out so that I can use the music controls or for the step count and distance for outdoor activities but now I just wear the Vivoactive 3 all the time, it's my normal watch and I have a watch face that shows me everything on one screen, HR, steps, date/time with seconds (and UTC) sun-rise, sun-set, phase of the moon, all from the one face. ... "
" ... A bit of a learning curve to learn how to use it - YouTube helped a lot with that. ... "
" ... The music controls are easy to use. ... I like that you can toggle back and forth between GPS and music controls, which I've read you can't do with the ionic. ... "
" ... I like a touch screen rather than buttons. ... "
" ... - Intuitive side scroll and face scroll (Some on here wrote the side scroll was USELess and claimed to keep accidentally hitting it, they must have had some fat wrists . ) ... "
" ... Was debating the music function one but realized I can’t be bothered with inputting songs and would rather just have my phone w me. ... "
" ... - Nice to be able to control my music from my watch, especially during an activity that I don't have my phone readily available (no this is NOT the music version of the watch but you CAN control, just not store music) ... "
" ... The music playback control is working very well 90% of the time. ... "
Sound Quality
25watch, listen to music, downloaded, deezer, 3
+76%
-24%
" ... The music is fun to have so that you don’t need to take your phone or iPod. ... "
" ... I bought this model specifically because of its music function. ... "
" ... That being said, I did a lot of research before I landed on the Vivio with Music, especially compared to the Apple Watch 4. ... "
" ... It's a great product, using Deezer music so no need for phone. ... "
" ... Also helpful listening to podcasts. ... "
" ... I love that I can put music on it and not worry about bringing my phone along. ... "
" ... Best part of this Watch is it never makes a sound!!! ... "
" ... Music on board is fantastic. ... "
Returns
24returning, returned, watch, decided to return, could return
+8%
-92%
" ... I will either return it or try to get support but I don't have high hopes . ... "
" ... I sent it back for a refund. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... I want my money back but it's too late. ... "
" ... Returning this item. ... "
" ... I had this watch for a week, and am sending it back. ... "
" ... I would have returned it, but took to long to make this decision. ... "
" ... My first intuition should have been correct and I should have returned it then. ... "
" ... I would return this if i could. ... "
As Gift
18bought, watch, christmas, wife, birthday
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought it for my bf as a gift. ... "
" ... It is a very nice looking watch, I gave it to my daughter for a gift. ... "
" ... Received this as a gift for Christmas, I'm very pleased with it so far. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my fiancé. ... "
" ... I bought it for her as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Christmas gift for my wife and she likes it. ... "
" ... Got this for my dad for Christmas! ... "
Marketplace
18watch, received, advertised, 2018, thank
+72%
-28%
" ... I had done my research (thanks DCRainmaker!) ... "
" ... Very happy & fast shipping ... "
" ... Fast delivery to singapore. ... Excellent buy and cheaper than in retail. ... "
" ... Happy with purchase - thanks Garmen. ... "
" ... Item comes in original package ... "
" ... thank you Garmim. ... "
" ... This watch does as advertised. ... "
" ... Kudos to Amazon's fast delivery service. ... "
Call quality
18call, watch, answer, texts, phone calls
+61%
-39%
" ... Use for walking, swimming in pool and screening calls/texts/emails. ... "
" ... Provide a way to select texts and calls for notifications without allowing ALL phone notifications through. ... "
" ... Heck, I can eve respond with custom responses too like "I'm in a meeting" or "Call you later" or "I'm driving" - all with a simple touch to the watch face. ... "
" ... From phone calls, to text messages, and emails, and calendar events and reminders. ... I can even respond to text messages and answer or reject phone calls, which makes the watch VERY handy when the smartphone is in my pocket. ... Grant it you need your smartphone nearby so if you choose to answer a phone call via your watch, you have to actually talk on your phone. ... You can't talk on the phone with the watch, but at least you can see who is calling and answer it or send a predetermined text reply, all on your watch while you fumble for your smartphone from your pocket or purse. ... "
" ... it’s extremely continent to be able to have your phone somewhere else, and be able to quickly check texts or answer calls. ... "
" ... I also love it that I can see who's calling without reaching for my phone. ... The find phone function works better then others because even if your phone is on silent it calls out with a beeping sound. ... "
" ... No problem with messages, notifications or phone calls. ... "
" ... Now, without pulling out my phone, I can see if I need to take a call and can ignore it with or without a responsive text messages. ... "
Screen Protection
17protector, glass, scratches, cracked, watch face
+53%
-47%
" ... - The watch face is a rounded gorilla glass and I am not sure how tough that will be. ... "
" ... Do yourself a favor and get a glass screen protector and an extra charger cable for work. ... "
" ... Screen is great especially because you can see it in the sun! ... "
" ... The raised screen on this Music version needs a screen protector and I got one so I haven't dinged it yet - but my protector is scuffed. ... "
" ... A big plus is the screen seems to be pretty tough as I have bumped it a few times and it shows no signs of wear and tear. ... "
" ... Great screen works in all different types of light. ... "
" ... I have never dropped it so I do not know about the strength of the watch face glass. ... "
" ... though, I suggest getting a screen protector. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
15touch, screen, sensitive, good, watch
+53%
-47%
" ... The touch interface works very well. ... That also puts the scroll sensitive touch on the right side which is easier for me to access. ... "
" ... Its touch system is very good. ... "
" ... The touchscreen still works just fine with the cover on it. ... "
" ... I like a touch screen rather than buttons. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use with the touch screen option, so similar to Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy watch, but obviously way better as a fitness watch. ... "
" ... - Touch screen is responsive and glides well ... "
Color
14colors, would, viewing, vibrant, resolution
+79%
-21%
" ... Colors aren't particularly vibrant. ... "
" ... Great value for a decent price, I absolutely love the color ... "
" ... I purchased the black and slate model because I prefer that color. ... "
" ... The display is very good but the colors are not that vibrant. ... The colors are fine but are not eye popping. ... "
" ... -The steel gray color is great looking. ... "
" ... Different colors with the rose gold would have been nice. ... "
" ... My husband bought the same watch in a different color combo . ... "
" ... The screen colors are dull and the resolution is low, but it is always visible in any light, which is amazing! ... "
Fit
13watch, fits, watches, look, fitness
+85%
-15%
" ... I read many many reviews and scoured the internet for the right fit for me. ... "
" ... Bottom line - stay current with technology and you'll avoid most problems. ... "
" ... I mostly use it for work so I don't need to pull my phone out while on a ladder or in some other less than safe situation at work. ... "
" ... The watch definitely fits that! ... "
" ... I can wear it with my suit and tie, it fits so well ... "
" ... Fits great without being too bulky like a lot of fitness watches. ... "
" ... The size & fit is lightweight and very comfortable ... "
" ... Great fit and quality. ... "
Floors
12climbed, flights of stairs, floors, stair, accurate
+75%
-25%
" ... It’ll say I’ve climbed up several flights of stairs when I’ve just been walking on completely flat ground. ... "
" ... The number of flights of stairs that it counts can vary from between 38 to 60, which is a huge difference. ... "
" ... Great for everything except stair climbing. ... "
" ... For someone just wanting to track steps and flights of stairs it is a great watch. ... "
" ... Calculates steps taken, flights of stairs etc. ... "
" ... The VA3 is a lot more accurate for counting flights climbed than the VS and offers more sports for workout tracking. ... "
" ... The step counter and stair flight count are amazingly accurate. ... "
" ... Seems accurate on steps (and stairs). ... "
Cleaning
12work, water, watch, tried, time
+42%
-58%
" ... I’ve done all the things from wiping it with alcohol, ensuring my wrist is dry underneath it at all times, to now just not wearing it at all. ... "
" ... I have also tried resetting to factory defaults, powering on/off, and cleaning the optical HR monitor on the back of the watch. ... "
" ... I tried antibacterial soap, talcum powder, nothing works. ... "
" ... This product is a mess. ... "
" ... Then they had me clean it with alcohol - go for a workout to test - it didn't work. ... "
" ... This product is a total disaster, and after setting it all up, which has felt like a part-time job, I have to now wipe it completely clean so I can return it and go back to the drawing board for another smart watch. ... "
" ... The screen attracts smudges and grit more. ... "
Setup
11easy, workout, watch, workouts, user
+64%
-36%
" ... * Using Garmin Connect, I can setup a workout ahead of time. ... "
" ... I studied many videos about it before receiving and still struggled a bit w/some navigation after the initial, super easy setup. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and learning the user interface was pretty straight forward. ... "
" ... It's easy to setup, easy to use, it syncs to my Samsung phone and syncs my workouts to map my run so I can continue tracking my workouts there too since I have 4 years of data there. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup and use. ... "
Weight Tracking
11watch, body, training, track, notifications
+100%
" ... Excellent shape, weight and looks and all the functionality needed for an intermediate fitness person and just enough smart notifications to make it just about right. ... "
" ... It promotes over all better body health. ... The square body shape doesn’t compare to the look a garmin gives off. ... "
" ... Great size, weight, features and picks up GPS quickly. ... "
" ... It has a wide variety of fitness activities it can track. ... "
" ... Interesting how it can measure my HR without actually touching my body. ... "
" ... That being said, it does keep the weight of the watch down. ... "
" ... I do weight training workouts 4 times a week. ... "
" ... Slightly more accurate when attending a spin class than when weight training. ... "
Watchfaces
10faces, select, many, different, customizable
+70%
-30%
" ... The stock watch faces are nice, but there are more online to choose from. ... "
" ... I love the customizable watch faces. ... "
" ... I also really like the different watch faces you can use. ... It lacks a lot of good faces that mimic real designer watch faces but has some very useful ones that are totally free so that's great. ... "
" ... Also it feels just like a "normal" watch, it's lightweight and I love the ability to select from a huge selection of watch faces and the ability to customize those watch faces, I LOVE it! ... "
" ... Custom watch faces are nice. ... "
" ... I have it set to one of the more watch like simple faces and that is one of the features I like the most. ... "
" ... Few apps, few watch faces. ... "
Delivery
10days, ordered, box, amazon, today
+70%
-30%
" ... Kudos to Amazon's fast delivery service. ... "
" ... It arrived in good condition and on time. ... "
" ... Fast delivery to singapore. ... "
" ... item received as expected ... "
" ... Will post a follow up review in 7 days. ... "
Size
10bulky, watch, nice, lightweight, comfortable
+90%
-10%
" ... Nice sized watch, not too big or bulky. ... "
" ... Super lightweight too = Nice. ... "
" ... And I love the size. ... It's light and slim. ... "
" ... Also, it is very comfortable despite being on the bigger size. ... "
" ... Very handy to have music with you and not have to have a phone with you. ... "
" ... Also, for the size of the watch, it is very lightweight. ... "
" ... It is not bulky at all. ... "
" ... The size & fit is lightweight and very comfortable ... not bulky or too thick. ... "
For Kids
9watch, loves, va3, really, one
+100%
" ... Daughter loves this. ... "
" ... My son loves this watch it does everything for him .it allows him to pace himself to do better as he’s training . ... "
" ... Husband absolutely loves it! ... "
" ... My husband absolutely loves his new watch. ... "
" ... I have it to my son. ... "
" ... He’s a very young 70 year old who bikes and exercises so this new toy is the perfect thing to keep him active and track it! ... "
" ... I bought the VA3 about a two/three days back for my son and he loves the watch, love that he can customize the different watch faces, battery life is great, fitness tracking features (steps, HR, GPS) are spot on, the built-in activities work really well. ... Overall, my son is happy and I am really happy and would highly recommend VA3. ... "
" ... Got this for my son who is a competitive swimmer. ... "
Clock
8clock, timer, alarms, add, touch screen
+75%
-25%
" ... It works with Alexa so it can set reminders, alarms, and add things to shopping list + much more. ... "
" ... I have been able to add a few new clock faces. ... "
" ... Mps and clock work great. ... "
" ... I like that I can see everything in one place: Time, date, HR, steps, battery life, and it even shows that I have 1 alarm set. ... "
" ... - The silent alarm works perfectly, and it wakes me up: me the very heavy sleeper. ... "
" ... I love the touch screen, the variety of sports it can track, the ability to customize several screens, the timer and alarm, the ability to change songs when it’s connected to my cell phone via bluetooth. ... "
Overall performance
8used, runs, running, previous, fast
+63%
-38%
" ... It's on the top of the list for performance. ... "
" ... I have used on slow long runs, and more intense speed intervals. ... "
" ... Overall good job and improved over previous versions. ... "
" ... With fast update times, this product gives a remarkably solid stats regardless. ... "
" ... Bought this for my hard-core running daughter. ... "
For Fun
7watch, watch faces, music, features
+100%
" ... There are a bunch of fun watch faces to download . ... "
" ... New features are fun. ... "
" ... The watch face is versitile and fun to change to my preferences. ... "
" ... The music is fun to have so that you don’t need to take your phone or iPod. ... "
" ... This is where it gets super fun. ... "
" ... I've had fun with this watch. ... "
For Travel
6hiking, wore, waterproof, vacation, skiing
+67%
-33%
" ... Also waterproof, just wore it on vacation and no issues at all ... "
" ... Used this on a two week hiking trip having to charge it every other day while recording about 6 hours of walking each day. ... "
" ... So far I've taken it skiing and hiking and it's really cool to have a definitive breakdown of your activities. ... "
" ... Great for everyday fitness tracking, trips to cross fit, the gym, etc. ... "
Defective Delivery
5broken, box, sealed, scratches, got
-100%
" ... Maybe I had a defective device. ... "
" ... This came and then he box seal was broken. ... "
" ... not sure if i got a defective one. ... "
" ... Now it is completely broken. ... "
Calorie Tracking
4watch, va3, measured, face, activity
+50%
-50%
" ... The only negative feedback I have is that it seems that calorie counter overestimates the calories burnt. ... "
Other
4well, watch, sensors, hr, good
+75%
-25%
" ... I bought it to ride a bike and I use it with a cadence sensor, it works very well. ... "
" ... But the temperature sensor usefulness? ... The elevation sensor - well, okay . ... "
" ... HR sensor is good ... "
Water Usage
4touch screen, clean
+50%
-50%
" ... The water seems to mess with the touch screen. ... "
" ... It freaks out in the water. ... "
Lagging
4+50%
-50%
" ... Continuous screen freezes despite resets, right of the box. ... "
" ... To make matters worse, the lag time is unpredictable so I can't even plan appropriately. ... "
Headphones
4watch, paired, music, bluetooth, tried
+50%
-50%
" ... I am having difficulty tolisten do music , my headphone get paired with the watch , i can see in the watch palying music , but not in my headphones . ... "
" ... tried with multiple pairs of Bluetooth headphones. ... "
Cables
4cable, watch, cord, charge, usb
+25%
-75%
" ... If they can't even send the correct charging cable . ... "
" ... Cons: has a proprietary charging cable (not mini-USB or USB-c), so if you lose the cable finding a replacement could be annoying. ... "
" ... The cable that comes with the watch is slightly too short, so it's difficult to plug in at the wall and put the watch on a table to charge. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised, picture, much, exactly, described
+75%
-25%
" ... Nice watch everything as advertised. ... "
" ... This watch does as advertised. ... "
Ports
4watch, charging port, cable, c, via
+25%
-75%
" ... Cons: has a proprietary charging cable (not mini-USB or USB-c), so if you lose the cable finding a replacement could be annoying. ... "
Network
4gps, good
+25%
-75%
" ... The phone is not out of range. ... "
" ... Connection is constantly speeding up and slowing down ... "
" ... So, forget synching if you're traveling to some country where you only receive 2g, or are otherwise in an are with poor signal. ... "
Weight
4light, wrist, plastic, love
+100%
" ... 1) Build Quality: It's so light weight and durable. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very light weight ... "
" ... I love how light weight it is and how stylish it looks on a small wrist. ... "
Firmware
3updates, software, point, help, get
+100%
" ... I'm hoping firmware updates and warmer weather help eliminate my few complaints about this item. ... "
" ... I love the software and the fact that Garmin is constantly updating the firmware ... "
" ... Firmware updates have improved battery life and features such as the stress monitor. ... "
Keyboard
3lasts, battery
+33%
-67%
" ... - Backlight time out is short ... "
" ... Backlight comes on continually, even when turned off so battery lasts a day. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 8 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes