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Garmin v voactive 3 GPS Smartwatch Black Gunmetal Renewed
Last Updated: May 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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134
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Battery Life
21battery life, watch, charge, last, days
+67%
-33%
" ... You can get a full charge in about an hour. ... "
" ... I'm very happy with my product, I just wish the battery could last longer. ... "
" ... Took about a hour to fully charge and update . ... "
" ... The screen is not even close to an Apple Watch, which is how it gets great battery life. ... "
" ... I’ve been very happy with the watch, especially with the battery life. ... "
" ... I do not think the battery life is exceptional, at least with the watch face I use, but it does not matter to me as I put it on the charging cable every night anyway. ... "
" ... 235's has a better battery life that could last me 2 weeks, V3 gives me a week. ... Other than the battery life, happy with V3. ... "
" ... While features are important the Battery life is maybe most important. ... The original VA was great on battery time so i was hoping to be similar with the VA3. ... This again is another battery saver. ... "
Apps
15watch, garmin, apps, widgets, watch faces
+67%
-33%
" ... The Garmin has lots of widgets and aps . ... I love this one as it shows you carbs and fat burn and vo2 level , but you do have to download the widget for that and set it up. ... "
" ... You can customize watch faces, and add all kinds of third party apps. ... "
" ... Plenty of watch faces to download. ... "
" ... The Garmin VivoActive 3 is a better looking watch with all the same functions plus some nicer user interface screens. ... "
" ... The app sends updates automatically and the watch is very intuitive to us. ... "
" ... The app is good but compability with Strava makes it even better. ... "
" ... All his apps work great. ... "
" ... Has a good app for tracking data over time. ... "
Pedometer
14garmin, watch, tracks, accurate, vivoactive 3
+93%
-7%
" ... Otherwise a great Garmin watch. ... "
" ... And I'm not running as much as I used to so I love the activity stuff like steps, stairs, and medals. ... "
" ... This is much more of a smart watch than fitness tracker. ... "
" ... Tracks your resting calories, active calories, and very easy to use. ... "
" ... It will do pretty much everything you need and more from Simple steps, floors and other tracking to also including the built in HRM. ... "
" ... Garmin Coach’s “5K with a time goal” program seems to be in its very early stages and I expect it will improve. ... "
" ... I have had several Garmin watches, and this Vivoactive 3 is a nice step forward - worth the upgrade. ... "
" ... The steps are accurate, the GPS is spot on, and it is nicely water "proof." ... "
Software Platform
12app, interface, apps, android, garmin
+67%
-33%
" ... The app sends updates automatically and the watch is very intuitive to us. ... "
" ... All his apps work great. ... "
" ... You can customize watch faces, and add all kinds of third party apps. ... "
" ... The Fitbit also offers customized feedback as well as a simple interface. ... "
" ... The Garmin has lots of widgets and aps . ... I love this one as it shows you carbs and fat burn and vo2 level , but you do have to download the widget for that and set it up. ... "
" ... The app is good but compability with Strava makes it even better. ... "
" ... The Garmin VivoActive 3 is a better looking watch with all the same functions plus some nicer user interface screens. ... "
" ... It’s a great smart watch it’s not very well compatible with apple phone it does a lot better with an android phone. ... "
Ease of Use
9user, interface, features, easy
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... It’s very convenient. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The user interface is very logical and easy to use. ... "
Display Clarity
9watch, screens, vivoactive, use, functions
+56%
-44%
" ... Perfect for running with a big screen and tons of options to personalize your display. ... "
" ... The Garmin VivoActive 3 is a better looking watch with all the same functions plus some nicer user interface screens. ... "
" ... The screen is not even close to an Apple Watch, which is how it gets great battery life. ... "
" ... The only annoyance I have found with the Vivoactive 3 is that if the screen is unlocked it is easy to long press the screen against ones body which brings up a setting menu and changes the watch face. ... "
" ... And you might have to consider how often you use the watch and its features and the brightness of the watch. ... "
Device Compatibility
9watch, computer, apple, stay, smart
+67%
-33%
" ... Even helps you find your phone if you lose it! ... "
" ... Connected well to bike computer once you figure it all out. ... "
" ... Synced straight up to my cell phone and to the IQ store and computer. ... "
" ... I loved the Apple Watch but I really only used about 15% of the features it offers. ... You can go into setting and tell it not to notify you when it disconnects/connects. ... "
" ... I have never found it disconnected from the phone which matters because I use it as a trusted smart lock device to keep my phone open. ... "
" ... It’s a great smart watch it’s not very well compatible with apple phone it does a lot better with an android phone. ... "
GPS
8garmin, 3, works, run, life
+50%
-50%
" ... GPS way off most days! ... "
" ... After receiving this watch, I took it out for a run fully charged, it died 15 minutes in and the GPS does not work. ... "
" ... Garmin should stick to making navigators. ... "
" ... The GPS software does not report a valid version number, and I can't be sure it works. ... "
Price
8price, vivoactive, money, best, 3
+88%
-13%
" ... You just get more for your money. ... "
" ... I have been using knockoff smartwatches that I bought off another site for around the $20 price range. ... "
" ... Good quality, best price! ... "
" ... This vivoactive 3 was a steal at this price. ... "
" ... After comparing options in the same price range I decided on the Refurbished Vivoactive 3. ... "
" ... So save money and buy a new one. ... "
" ... This is by far the best option for this price range and I’m already looking to upgrade to a Fenix 5 at some point. ... "
Heartrate
7workouts, watch, metrics, hr, accurately
+86%
-14%
" ... the HR monitor is flush to the back of the watch face and makes for a better fit. ... "
" ... Tracks my steps very accurately, my heart rate and my workouts. ... "
" ... Everything works great , GPS accurate and compared HR with blood pressure monitor pulse. ... "
" ... But it works for time and distance and also gives cadence and heart rate ... "
" ... This means that I can send my heart rate to my older Forerunner 620 when I want to see advanced running metrics (which I only do on occasion). ... "
Returns
6returned
+17%
-83%
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... I can’t risk that kind of mess up on race day and was sorry to have to return it. ... "
" ... Also, I can not return the product because of the high shipping cost. ... "
" ... I’m sending it back. ... "
" ... Luckily, Amazon worked with me and I could get refunded. ... "
Water Resistance
6product, never, take, steps, garmin
+83%
-17%
" ... The steps are accurate, the GPS is spot on, and it is nicely water "proof." ... "
" ... Great for golf, biking. ... "
" ... Product is also water resistant, I never take it off to take a shower. ... "
" ... I was already in garmin's ecosystem with another swimming product of theirs so I know how reliable Garmins products are. ... "
" ... Its waterproof and easy to use, what more can you want for fitness?. ... "
Design
6like, watch, new
+100%
" ... It does everything he wanted, looks nice on and has held up really well! ... "
" ... It looks like a regular watch. ... "
" ... I love the design and functionality. ... "
" ... The watch looks and performs like new - I have no complaints. ... "
" ... Looks like new. ... "
Charging
6charge, days, watch, night, every
+67%
-33%
" ... Charges really fast though. ... "
" ... I charge mine every night, or sometimes can go 2 days without charging depending on my activities. ... "
" ... Came with charger and instructions . ... Took about a hour to fully charge and update . ... "
Accuracy
5use, tracks, steps, gps, everything
+100%
" ... Tracks your resting calories, active calories, and very easy to use. ... "
" ... It is very in accurate on your steps. ... "
" ... But the GPS is more accurate with more detailed analysis. ... "
Product Reliability
5two, stopped
+40%
-60%
" ... This was to be a replacement for my Vivoactive HR, which I've used continuously for two and a half years. ... "
" ... Not two weeks in, the compass stopped working. ... "
" ... However, after about 6 weeks, it stopped vibrating. ... "
Comfort
5wrist, strap, small, scar, much
+80%
-20%
" ... After the first few days, I am pleasantly surprised how much more comfortable this watch is. ... "
" ... But with a universal 20mm strap it is easy to replace if you want. ... "
" ... The lightest watch I've ever had on my wrist. ... "
" ... I have small wrists. ... "
Build Quality
5strap, scratches, knew, charger, black
+20%
-80%
" ... The watch strap on my Forerunner 110 broke and couldn't be repaired, so I knew it was time for an upgrade. ... "
" ... This third one is again a refurbished model but has obvious nick's and scratches on the bezel. ... "
" ... First of all, it feels very flimsy compared with the HR. ... It has a cheap plastic-y feel to it. ... Ultimately I returned it because I think something inside was loose ... "
" ... Ordered black and gun metal but recurves stainless and a mini USB charger that won’t fit watch. ... "
For Running
4watch, run, ride, 5, elevation
+75%
-25%
" ... Great for golf, biking. ... "
" ... Great for running but for all the other activities as well. ... "
" ... I landed on the Garmin mostly because they have done a really nice job of developing great running watches. ... "
Features
4watch, works, user, interface
+75%
-25%
" ... Really disappointed as the watch has great features and when it works it works great. ... "
" ... you can see it in the light or you can activate the backlight. ... "
" ... Features on the watch work great! ... "
Sleep Tracking
3tracking, stress, much, different, days
+100%
" ... This watch does so many different things (a wide variety of exercises, calories burnt, stress tracking, sleep tracking, menstrual tracking - with related advice - and much more. ... "
" ... 4 days if you track your sleep. ... "
" ... It offers step, stair, heart rate, stress, VO2 max and sleep tracking features, as well as the ability to record a number of different sports activities with or without GPS data included. ... "
Band
3strap, knew, chest, band, accurate
+67%
-33%
" ... The lightest watch I've ever had on my wrist. ... "
" ... I have a chest strap so this is not used all the time but the convenience of not having to always pull out the HRM strap is nice. ... "
Delivery
3quick
+67%
-33%
" ... The product arrived quick and is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I was impressed on the quick delivery time! ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3screen
+67%
-33%
" ... There is not even a hairline scratch, the electronics and touch screen work well. ... "
" ... The touch screen is SUPER sensitive. ... "
Size
3+100%
" ... It’s very convenient. ... "
" ... It is compact and robust without being heavy. ... "
" ... Lightweight and does everything I need it to do ... "
Fit
3charger, black
+33%
-67%
" ... Ultimately I returned it because I think something inside was loose ... "
" ... Ordered black and gun metal but recurves stainless and a mini USB charger that won’t fit watch. ... "
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