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Garmin 010 01769 01 Vivoactive 3 GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments and Built In Sports Apps Black with Silver Hardware
Last Updated: October 12, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
22
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GPS
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Battery Life
164battery, days, charge, lasts, gps
+74%
-26%
" ... If I could say something bad I would say wish the battery life was longer, but I will never say that I don't ask a lot of the device. ... "
" ... - Battery - good, need to charge it every 4 or 5 days. ... "
" ... I even turn off some notifications to see if the battery last longer and no difference. ... Other than the battery life the features and want it can do is awesome. ... "
" ... I bought my bf a black one for his birthday last year (7/2019) and he loves it, the battery lasts 5-7 days depending on how active he is and it's really easy to sync to our smart bike trainer for better workout data. ... I bought the silver in referbished condition for myself a year later (5/2020) and everything works just as well as his, but my battery life sucks. ... "
" ... The charge 3 is working great for me. ... "
" ... 5) Battery life. ... It charges relatively quick, it is just annoying compared to a traditional watch that lasts for years on a single battery. ... "
" ... Battery life is also good will stay for 3 days. ... "
" ... PLUS, battery life lasts longer than other competitors. ... "
Apps
145apps, watch, garmin, watch faces, fitness
+74%
-26%
" ... I also love that the Connect IQ store has all the awesome watch faces and apps I could want. ... "
" ... I would like better interoperability with other fitness apps such as Strava, but it is what it is. ... "
" ... The Garmin software and the Connect app are unequalled. ... "
" ... I've lost the ability to send my activity results to other garmin users - apparently this is an iOS issue but who knows when it'll be fixed. ... "
" ... The app is also very useful, it's a highly recommended product not only for athletes, but also for people that is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle ... "
" ... However, the app is excellent, the watch software works effortlessly, the screen is visible in light. ... The app has tons of aerobic training programs. ... "
" ... If you are serious about specific sports or doing laps, you can add apps for them. ... "
" ... I have Humana Insurance and the watch/app integrate nicely with this so I can get a little something back from my premiums. ... "
Software Platform
140watch, apps, garmin, watch faces, widgets
+66%
-34%
" ... You can adjust the actuals in the mobile app, e.g. ... "
" ... Download the app and a few simple steps the Vivo was already receiving notifications. ... The Garmin Connect app is intuitive to use and visually appealing in how it displays your data. ... "
" ... The Connect app is wonderful too and I love how it displays the day’s information. ... "
" ... It is not overloaded with so many functions like Apple Watch. ... "
" ... It's all over the map ... "
" ... Though I do notice when I get it to reconnect to phone, there are 3 or 4 apps waiting to update so it may be an issue with having 8 apps, fields, faces downloaded on the watch. ... "
" ... the ability to add apps and other watch faces are done with ease. ... "
" ... I love the Garmin connect app and it sinks nicely with runnkeeper. ... "
GPS
120garmin, tracking, battery life, accurate, vivoactive
+77%
-23%
" ... The watch is lightweight and comfortable, and the GPS works effectively. ... "
" ... 4) I haven't made a detailed test for GPS accuracy but i haven't had any trouble so far. ... - 4 times indoor weight training (gps off) and 1 hour outdoor walking (gps on) per week. ... "
" ... It quickly picks up GPS signal and tracks distance accurately. ... "
" ... + fantastic battery life so far with 4+ days with hour+ gps activities every day. ... "
" ... This is the first GPS watch I've owned so I don't have anything to compare it with but it does everything I need. ... "
" ... Typically the battery lasts 2-3 days, it varies depending on how much I use it to track exercise or use the GPS. ... "
" ... The app gives you more data than a fitbit, and has built in gps which means you don't have to rely on your fitbit syncing with your phone to get accurate tracking. ... "
" ... The gps makes it stand out above the rest! ... "
Pedometer
109accurate, fitness, garmin, tracking, tracker
+73%
-27%
" ... One of the features that I enjoy is getting distance data on the golf course. ... "
" ... Much more accurate tracking. ... I made the mistake of wearing my Fitbit on a motorcycle ride once and afterward, it credited me with 27,000 steps during which my butt was riding the bike . ... "
" ... I use it for biking, running, swimming, walking, strength training and everyday tracking. ... "
" ... Overall this is a good fitness watch. ... "
" ... My first fitness watch. ... "
" ... - Good fitness ability ... "
" ... Seems accurate on steps (and stairs). ... "
" ... I had the lesser version of this watch for years and loved that one, this one is so accurate and motivating! ... "
Device Compatibility
91sync, garmin, garmin connect, connect, app
+63%
-37%
" ... It shows who is calling my cell phone so I know whether to answer or ignore without having to look at phone. ... "
" ... I use it to monitor my health ... "
" ... Its GPS functionality is great and both the iPhone and web interfaces for "Connect" are solid. ... "
" ... I have a Pixel 2 XL and this was by far the easiest connection ever! ... "
" ... - Connectivity with mobile app and desktop is excellent. ... "
" ... I mainly bought this watch as a backup dive computer. ... "
" ... Design, function, compatibility with iPhone etc . ... "
" ... Great smart watch. ... "
Heartrate
89heart rate monitor, accurate, hr monitor, monitor, hr
+69%
-31%
" ... The sleep track and heart rate track are pretty good. ... "
" ... I went for a run and it showed my heart rate between 75 and 90. ... "
" ... more accurate heart rate with the ability to pair with my heart rate strap. ... "
" ... - 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. ... "
" ... Loved it for six months, then they did a software update and it stopped measuring heart rate which is why I bought it. ... "
" ... All the other bells and whistles seem to be as accurate as you can expect from a wrist worn monitor. ... "
" ... Works well with other speed / cadence / heart sensors. ... "
" ... The heart rate is pretty accurate and amount of steps taken are what I mostly use it for. ... "
Display Clarity
77watch, screen, face, screens, brightness
+60%
-40%
" ... I changed the screen protector and it was all good. ... "
" ... It was super easy to start and stop a run without having to slide through screens! ... "
" ... The Vivoactive 3 has a bright, easy to read display and you start and stop exercise tracking with the button on the side. ... "
" ... Love the display and relative ease of use. ... "
" ... I will say that because it’s a touch screen, the water seems to activate the touch so it will bring up different screens. ... "
" ... I currently have four fields on each data screen for running. ... "
" ... The screen is great and easy to see even in direct sun. ... "
" ... Battery life is excellent at the cost of the screen quality. ... I'm used to the beautiful OLED screen on the gear S2 and zenwatch 2, but those only last 1.5 days and their setup was buggy. ... "
For Running
74workouts, walking, biking, workout, training
+78%
-22%
" ... It is even less accurate when I lift weights or run. ... "
" ... I'm an avid runner and recommend it to everyone. ... "
" ... So far I love it for cycling, hiking, and running but I find it to be not user friendly when I would like to track a hiit cardio or weight training workout. ... "
" ... Mostly used for running, biking, & golfing. ... "
" ... The watch itself is amazing and works great for athletes who are looking to track running, biking, swimming and etc. ... "
" ... has been bug free once running. ... "
" ... I was also able to track other activities using a chest HRM, such as biking and running. ... Just yesterday it stopped tracking distance--both treadmill and outdoor running. ... "
" ... Great for running and walking. ... "
Comfort
73watch, wear, comfortable to wear, wearing, wrists
+70%
-30%
" ... - Wrist HR is always on ... "
" ... Highly recommend Coros Apex over this watch hands down! ... "
" ... Large clear face and fits comfortably. ... "
" ... The accuracy of the wrist sensor is comparable to my polar chest strap. ... "
" ... I wore my old tom tom on my other wrist and walked around the block with my girlfriend. ... "
" ... Lightweigh and Very comfortable. ... "
" ... Original review: I have had this watch for 6 months and I wear it daily. ... I wear it every single day! ... "
" ... The watch has a nice look which makes it versatile enough to wear daily without it looking odd in business attire. ... "
Sleep Tracking
68tracking, steps, accurate, tracker, track
+81%
-19%
" ... Garmin is reported to have had maware problems, software updating of watches has been slow, uncertain of reliability of sleep tracking. ... "
" ... The touch features lock easily, and this is a good idea when swimming or sleeping. ... "
" ... The sleep tracker has worked well and I also use it to set silent alarms, which have worked well. ... I sleep with my watch on and take it off to charge it while I make breakfast or take a shower and it will charge very quickly. ... "
" ... Sleep function provides data but I have no real way evaluate the accuracy. ... "
" ... Garmin has never been the best sleep tracker, but this watch does as well as Garmin can do. ... "
" ... Going along with that, sleep tracking is kind of pointless (wrist monitors can't really track sleep). ... "
" ... Also, I have no idea if the sleep tracking is accurate, but I hope it isn't. ... "
" ... The sleep tracker seems to be more accurate than Fitbit. ... "
Accuracy
66steps, accuracy, tracking, count, fitness
+83%
-17%
" ... Again compared to a few others the accuracy is great. ... "
" ... Also it seems to be accurate as I used my cell app and the watch and at the end of the day the steps were very close. ... "
" ... The heartrate and step count are very accurate. ... "
" ... Easy to use, accurate, and works well with my phone and MyFitnessPal. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to wear very accurate information for the most part. ... "
" ... Very accurate reading, worth the upgrade from a fitbit ... "
" ... I find the tracking and timing to be great but, on occasion, if I stop when walking without pausing the watch, it will continue counting mileage. ... "
" ... Heart rate and steps are accurate. ... "
Product Reliability
60watch, working, month, days, stopped
+40%
-60%
" ... I really liked this product but it was inferior to my previous forerunner that lasted several years. ... "
" ... Always updating every other month and it does not help. ... I've had this brand before and loved it for years until watch died. ... "
" ... not sure if i got a defective one. ... system crashed twice the first day. ... hard reset it but only lasted one week. ... "
" ... After a few months of use the problem has gotten worse. ... "
" ... I just thought it was defective. ... You can see its all over the place and fairly useless. ... "
" ... I have had it for 11 months now. ... "
" ... Reset it, worked for 2 days, then stopped. ... "
" ... This watch worked well for about two months. ... "
Band
60watch, wrist, bands, garmin, watches
+65%
-35%
" ... Gotta watch what is active when you are wearing as a watch. ... "
" ... Luckily the bands only cost $6. ... So if you don’t mind spending a few extra bucks to get two or three extra bands it’s worth it. ... "
" ... The accuracy of the wrist sensor is comparable to my polar chest strap. ... "
" ... The bands have held up, the watch face protectors I got sincerely save my watch and I’ve only replaced it once! ... Before that I went through FitBit watches left and right. ... This thing is durable and I purchased different bands that I love. ... "
" ... It feels great that every time I look down, I still can't believe I have such a cool and helpful watch on my wrist. ... "
" ... Also a nice looking watch to go with everyday wear, dress up a little. ... "
" ... Very nice, except for the strap. ... "
" ... A note to buyers: The silicone band that came with the watch made my skin breakout. ... "
Charging
57charging, watch, days, charges, battery
+72%
-28%
" ... I cannot go 3 days without charging and if I want to workout with my watch synced to my trainer, I have to charge it up before and after my workout. ... "
" ... overall very happy with the watch, battery holds a respectable charge also ... "
" ... Plus it can handle a bit of a beating and I only have to charge it every 4-5 days. ... "
" ... I would recommend it for sure as long as you have a way to charge it every few days. ... "
" ... But, the upgrades are certainly worth the added charge cycles, imo. ... "
" ... The battery charging is excellent - superior to the early model. ... "
" ... Waiting to see if life gets better after a few deep charges. ... "
" ... Great battery and charging, I usually let it charge for an hour while I work each day. ... "
Ease of Use
52easy, app, watch, user friendly, easy to set
+85%
-15%
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... More than I expected and very easy to set up ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Nice user interface. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to figure out how to use. ... "
" ... The app can sometimes take awhile to load but it is easy to maneuver. ... "
Price
51money, watch, worth, value, overall
+84%
-16%
" ... Overall a worth by imo ... "
" ... Price is good. ... "
" ... Overall it was a good value for the money and I'm happy with it. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research and it's a good value. ... "
" ... A very worthwhile investment. ... "
" ... If this is the way the watch really looks, no way is it worth the money. ... "
" ... Great smartwatch for the price. ... "
" ... Definitely would recommend picking a better watch for the money. ... "
Design
47watch, look, design, sleek, watches
+96%
-4%
" ... Great Looking watch and love all the options. ... "
" ... The round design looks good. ... "
" ... I like this watch, it looks like one! ... "
" ... Looks very nice. ... "
" ... The new watch arrived looking great . ... "
" ... I love the look of the Gear S2, but it has to go. ... "
" ... The design is good and it’s not too big or thick. ... "
" ... The watch itself looks fine. ... Black on black looks better than the stainless ring. ... "
Water Resistance
40swim, shower, water, pool, laps
+83%
-18%
" ... When I'm surfing or in the shower (but not when swimming), the screen will change frequently without touching (with my finger anyway). ... "
" ... I was looking for a GPS watch that will fit my requests: running & swimming, . ... "
" ... I like that this watch has all the features of a active watch but also is completely waterproof and tracks my swimming. ... "
" ... I do lock it before I shower and it seems to handle many things pretty well. ... "
" ... I really like it as an replacement to my 5 years old garmin swim. ... "
" ... Still getting used to how sensitive it is, but it does have a lock feature which is nice especially for the shower. ... "
" ... The battery lasts pretty long and charges in less time it takes for me to shower. ... "
" ... Went swimming, sauna, cold tub, hot tub over and over again. ... "
Features
37watch, many, feature, smart watch features, gesture
+84%
-16%
" ... The watch has great features. ... "
" ... The watch face is bold, pretty, and has excellent features. ... "
" ... My son uses it and fully satisfied with the features and usage. ... "
" ... Also the smart watch features work fine and a good selection of watch faces for free. ... "
" ... It is good watch with loads of features. ... "
" ... All features work in line with expectations. ... "
" ... Many, many options. ... "
" ... In addition to tracking activities, I like the automatic goal setting features. ... "
Notifications
27watch, messages, calls, texts emails, texts
+59%
-41%
" ... It has a sleek modern design and is able to receive text messages. ... "
" ... I like the notifications from my phone. ... "
" ... I use it for an activity counter for my work health program and for phone notifications. ... "
" ... No problem with messages, notifications or phone calls. ... "
" ... i'm content with being able to receive notifications - texts, emails, and other app notifications. ... "
" ... Reading texts works fine. ... "
" ... I have found the notifications very helpful, and not annoying. ... "
" ... I get texts and emails in meetings and no one knows. ... "
Build Quality
27durable, band, stainless steel, watch face, garmin
+67%
-33%
" ... -Durable and pretty scratch resistant ... "
" ... Excellent watch and surprisingly sturdy ... "
" ... It has taken abuse very well. ... Black on black looks better than the stainless ring. ... "
" ... it's holding up OK after only 2 weeks but it doesn't feel as sturdy as the Fitbit Ionic's all aluminum case. ... "
" ... I've banged it on a few things and there are no scratches. ... "
" ... So 5 stars to TomTom for their durable watch face, and 3 stars to Garmin for a non-durable watch face. ... "
" ... The stainless steel bezel make it better if i have to be a little more formal. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
Controls
24side, push, pause, menus, replies
+50%
-50%
" ... I turned off the gesture mode, but it still happens. ... "
" ... I push the button on the side and it says paused . ... "
" ... Thought it would have a speaker in it for alarms and notifications but I guess when it says no music when purchasing it meant no sound ... "
" ... They should have a night setting where, the screen only lights up when push the button on the side of the watch, similar to a regular watch. ... But the swimming app uses the side button to pause, to end, and to save without on-screen buttons. ... "
" ... Gesture function does not work at all. ... "
" ... One button but it is not a gimped product. ... "
" ... Now the side button has been triggered numerous times when lifting or sleeping. ... "
" ... Today I forgot to press the button once so it recorded a long break and 50 fewer meters, and there was no way to manually fix that, even in the app. ... "
Returns
22returned, replacement, watch, returning, replace
+14%
-86%
" ... It went back. ... "
" ... Returned it now buying the Samsung galexy active2 ... "
" ... Hopefully i can return this watch for a refund. ... "
" ... I had this watch for a week, and am sending it back. ... "
" ... It never got easier so I gave up and sent it back. ... "
" ... Now I can't even return it. ... "
" ... I returned it promptedly as I have received it. ... "
" ... This would easily be returned if not for Covid-19. ... "
Call quality
20call, text, respond, notifications, answer
+65%
-35%
" ... I am mainly using it to track steps and alert for text, email and phone calls. ... "
" ... I appreciate that it tells him when he has a call or message - it is much easier to reach him now! ... "
" ... Love being able to respond to texts and allow or block calls without taking phone out of pocket. ... "
" ... I also love the ease of which I can return a call with a text or text with text by push of button, through my watch!! ... "
" ... Husband loves that he can see who calling him or texting him. ... "
" ... hooks with my phone and alerts me with my incoming calls . ... "
" ... Easy to see screen, can acceptnphone calls, read texts, etc. ... "
" ... I absolutely love the calling feature which allows me by now on if someone is calling my phone. ... Sometimes I don't hear it when I'm on my run and this definitely helps, it's also great that I can answer the phone from my vivoactive. ... "
Screen Protection
17protector, watch, vivoactive, lock, recommend getting
+41%
-59%
" ... I haven't had it a week and the screen is frozen and will not work I am in tears. ... "
" ... Screen was not very good, it looked pixelated at random times and batyery life was horrible. ... "
" ... My only concern was that the screen was to hard to see. ... Inside where i work i can hard see the screen ... "
" ... Just request a replacement if the screen looks blurry. ... "
" ... come on if you keep the screen pressed ... "
" ... tried all the tricks to unfreeze but there's a permanent blue triangle on the screen. ... "
" ... The water seems to mess with the touch screen. ... "
" ... First of all I got this product with minor scratches on the display. ... "
Floors
15flights of stairs, steps, stair, count, floors
+33%
-67%
" ... It doesn't count climbing a 15' flight of stairs, but will congratulate me for meeting my stairs goal when I'm sitting down. ... "
" ... The first one did not pick up any of the stairs that I climbed and I could not get it fixed no matter what I did, so I returned it thinking it was a defective watch. ... "
" ... ¶ Floor counting is horrible! ... "
" ... It picked up about 50% of my stair climbs. ... Not sure if it had to do with the fact that my stairs are semi-circle spiral. ... "
" ... Tried to climb the stairs inside home and it was not accounted for. ... "
" ... It does not accurately track floors. ... Sometimes it notices I went up stairs, but does not appear to be consistent by any stretch of the imagination. ... I think it may have noticed that I went down a flight of stairs at some point, but that appears to be totally random. ... "
" ... My main complaint is that the watch can not accurately count flights of stairs. ... If I climb the stairs in a specific way, moving my arm just so, and don't pause too long it will usually count the flight. ... But normal use, running up and down my home stairs - nope, no count. ... "
" ... The altimeter is garbage. ... "
Marketplace
15thank, replace, product, first, fast
+60%
-40%
" ... 2 or 3 days without Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... This item was received as described & on time. ... "
" ... This is my first purchase in Amazon. ... "
" ... works as stated. ... "
" ... I have made 296 purchases from Amazon this year so far, and with service like that, you can be assured that will continue. ... Thank you, Amazon! ... "
" ... Fast delivery to singapore. ... Excellent buy and cheaper than in retail. ... "
" ... I needed to replace my VA3 quickly and this was available with 1-day shipping. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for fast delivery and awesome product❤️🥵 ... "
Fit
15fits, stay, bill, well, use
+80%
-20%
" ... And the fit and finish were what I expected for the price. ... "
" ... I'm a professional with kids, looking to get/stay fit after 40. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... Fits well and looks good. ... "
" ... The vivoactive 3 fits the bill perfectly. ... "
" ... Large clear face and fits comfortably. ... "
" ... I thought it would be too big for my arm but it fits perfect and I get complements all the time. ... "
" ... Bottom line - stay current with technology and you'll avoid most problems. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
14touch, sensitive, side, scroll, responsive
+50%
-50%
" ... The touch screen is too sensitive. ... "
" ... My first watch, after six months wouldn’t hold a change for more than 8 hours (and then started glitching with the touch screen) . ... "
" ... Touch screen stopped working two days later. ... "
" ... The water seems to mess with the touch screen. ... "
" ... The touch screen is really bad, granted there is little space so one has to put up with icons that have no meaning - I get that - but it is very sensitive and getting it to scroll or select is real difficult. ... The functionality is touch screen based and it is difficult to use if standing still so not really going to do it for hill training when you are anaerobic at the split point. ... "
" ... - Touch screen gets false readings from long sleeves. ... "
Bluetooth
14watch, connectivity, turn, constantly, battery
+57%
-43%
" ... - Bluetooth connectivity is essentially flawless. ... "
" ... The battery backup time with Bluetooth was good. ... "
" ... Although if you connect it to your bluetooth on your phone you are able to change the music. ... "
" ... Bluetooth typically works fine. ... "
" ... When my phone blue tooth is on I can get my emails and texts in my watch. ... "
" ... The battery lasts for days with Bluetooth off and a day plus with Bluetooth on. ... "
" ... - ANT+ pairing has worked flawlessly for me. ... "
Delivery
13delivery, condition, box, arrived, fast
+85%
-15%
" ... And shipping was quicker than they anticipated which is always awesome! ... "
" ... Product was in good condition. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast and pacakging came in perfectly new condition. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for fast delivery and awesome product❤️🥵 ... "
" ... Good product delivery horrible ... "
" ... Fast delivery to singapore. ... "
" ... This item was received as described & on time. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly also! ... "
As Gift
12bought, husband, birthday, wife, watch
+92%
-8%
" ... Gift for my husband, a physician, and he loves it. ... "
" ... My nephew choose this one for his gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift and I am told all the time how much it is loved! ... "
" ... Bought it for my wife’s birthday. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend. ... "
" ... I got this watch as a gift and love it so much I got my husband one for his birthday. ... "
" ... Got this for my dad for Christmas! ... "
" ... it's my mothers b'day gift she loves it. ... "
For Kids
11loves, watch, loves this watch, va3, daughter
+100%
" ... I bought this for one of my friends and he absolutely loves 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. ... "
" ... Just watch for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
" ... My daughter has had her Forerunner25 for two years with no problems. ... "
" ... Got this for my son who is a competitive swimmer. ... "
" ... My son loves this watch it does everything for him .it allows him to pace himself to do better as he’s training . ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... 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! ... "
Weight Tracking
11fitness, training, garmin, workouts, tracking
+100%
" ... I bought this to keep track of activities and to help motivate me to get moving and walk each day. ... "
" ... Slightly more accurate when attending a spin class than when weight training. ... "
" ... Fitness, weight, a warch. ... "
" ... With the Garmin I get better screen, good battery life, light weight, cool faces, great tracking. ... "
" ... Garmin Connect integrates with all of my tracking apps (My Fitness Pal, Weight Guru, etc.) ... "
" ... I can manually enter my weight daily. ... "
" ... I do weight training workouts 4 times a week. ... "
" ... I do love the watch, it has really helped me track my fitness goals and the ability to add my own workouts to it to track my lifts and monitor my rest time between sets is awesome. ... "
Watchfaces
10watch, nice, watch faces, many, different
+80%
-20%
" ... It has cool replaceable watch faces. ... "
" ... the ability to add apps and other watch faces are done with ease. ... "
" ... Tons of faces to download from free app. ... "
" ... Multiple watch faces. ... "
" ... It is also very elegant and you can have many different watch faces. ... "
" ... The stock watch faces are nice, but there are more online to choose from. ... "
" ... I love the customizable watch faces. ... "
Setup
9watch, instructions, workout, followed, change
+56%
-44%
" ... I called for help with the setup and their staff was very knowledgeable. ... "
" ... The process of originally connecting my watch was smooth and painless. ... "
" ... Setup took a little bit to figure out but Once I did I was able to change my watch face, select my favorite exercises for it to save and get started right away. ... "
" ... * Using Garmin Connect, I can setup a workout ahead of time. ... "
Overall performance
9job, watch, almost
+67%
-33%
" ... Its durability and consistent performance make this a great option. ... "
" ... Has been using for almost a year and very satisfied with the performance. ... "
" ... Buen performance, excelente senso ... "
" ... So far, it's doing a good job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
Color
8vibrant, bright, would, screen, pictures
+63%
-38%
" ... The pictures on the app and online show bright, vibrant colors. ... "
" ... I have the same watch just in a different colors. ... "
" ... Certain settings will use more battery such as brightness. ... "
" ... The display is very good but the colors are not that vibrant. ... The colors are fine but are not eye popping. ... "
" ... I purchased the black and slate model because I prefer that color. ... "
Capacity
7floor, stairs, times, family, basement
+71%
-29%
" ... Looking into buying more for the family. ... "
" ... I have a nice 1/4 mi road course in front of my house. ... Up/down the 10' from my basement to 1st floor 35 times, I got credit for 12 floors up, and 7 down! ... "
" ... I bought this for a family member and they really like it. ... "
" ... In my house, is say it recognizes stairs about 40% of the time. ... "
" ... I thought this was super cool and since we live on the second floor of our building I saw it as one more attainable goal i could reach. ... "
Sound Quality
7version, watch, model, makes, listen
+100%
" ... Best part of this Watch is it never makes a sound!!! ... "
" ... Happy with the Music Version. ... Works well with Spotify which was my hope and able to listen to music while running/working out without need of carrying my phone with me. ... "
" ... I got the version without music so you cant store music on it. ... "
" ... Haven't used it to control music yet. ... "
" ... I can even use it to control my music. ... "
" ... I am really kicking myself for not buying the music version of this. ... "
" ... Also helpful listening to podcasts. ... "
Defective Delivery
7product, box, return, received, condition
+14%
-86%
" ... I just thought it was defective. ... "
" ... Box was not sealed. ... "
" ... Maybe I had a defective device. ... "
" ... Received a unit in a box that appeared to be scratched a bit. ... "
" ... I had to pay for the return shipping despite me having paid a lot of money for their defective product. ... "
" ... not sure if i got a defective one. ... "
Weight
7light, watch, really, heavy, battery life
+71%
-29%
" ... I can manually enter my weight daily. ... "
" ... very light weight and long battery life for a smart watch. ... "
" ... Really light weighted. ... "
" ... 1) Build Quality: It's so light weight and durable. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very light weight ... "
Clock
6clock, hr, alarms, activity, timer
+50%
-50%
" ... I turned off activity tracker, alarms, move alerts, etc., it still vibrates. ... "
" ... That particular clock face is just now frozen at 10:10 PM and will not function. ... "
For Travel
5trips, bike, stairs, house, floor
+80%
-20%
" ... She wears it daily, it has lasted through many workouts, hiking & camping trips, and general daily use. ... "
" ... I like to bicycle and am using this on my road bike! ... "
" ... Used this for a long 400 mile bike trip. ... "
" ... My data still only shows one flight. ... "
Cables
5watch, charging cord, charge, usb, short
+40%
-60%
" ... During the month of April I noticed some charging issues with the cable. ... "
" ... USB cable provided is way too short. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Ports
5cable, charging, port, one, garmin
+40%
-60%
" ... Also, the proprietary charging port, with now wireless charging is kind of obnoxious. ... "
" ... Also, will not connect to Google Pixel Phones nor to my computer using Garmin Express via the cable. ... "
" ... USB cable provided is way too short. ... "
Size
5small, size, nice, lightweight, light
+100%
" ... I like how small and light it is. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... Nice sized watch, not too big or bulky. ... "
" ... Super lightweight too = Nice. ... "
For Fun
4watch faces, watch
+100%
" ... Losing long runs and rides isn't fun. ... "
" ... There are a bunch of fun watch faces to download . ... "
" ... Having fun using my watch. ... "
Calorie Tracking
4burned, watch, track, seems, intake
+50%
-50%
" ... The only negative feedback I have is that it seems that calorie counter overestimates the calories burnt. ... "
Other
4work, watch, start, sensors, motion
+25%
-75%
" ... The elevation sensor is totally useless. ... I googled how to fix it and found message boards full of complaints that the elevation sensor on the vivoactive 3 just doesn’t work. ... "
" ... THE NOT-SO-GOOD: weak sensor. ... "
" ... I don’t know why it fails to detect the motion accurately. ... "
Water Usage
3touch screen
+67%
-33%
" ... I do aquatic physical therapy and spend a lot of time in the water. ... "
" ... He loves it and is able to monitor his progress in the water. ... "
Product As Described
3+67%
-33%
" ... works as stated. ... "
" ... Nice watch everything as advertised. ... "
Night Photography
3read, night, light, easy, dim
+100%
" ... And it is easy to read the watch face both in daylight, and in dim light. ... "
" ... I use it every day and night! ... "
" ... It is pretty bright in dark room at night. ... "
Network
3phone, loses, feet, even, get
-100%
" ... I have had it ONE DAY and it loses connectivity constantly to which I have to go thru a 15 minute process to get it to connect again. ... "
" ... The problem is that the watch loses range of my phone after only a few feet. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Display
Display Size: 1.2 inches