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Garmin v voactive 3 GPS Smartwatch Contactless Payments Built In Sports Apps Black Slate
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7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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GPS
8.03 meters
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BLUETOOTH
1.2 inches
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Review Analysis - 949 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
156watch, apps, garmin, download, watch faces
+69%
-31%
" ... the ability to add apps and other watch faces are done with ease. ... "
" ... Works fine with Samsung Note 10 cell phone and app is easy to use. ... "
" ... The Garmin IQ store has so many different watch faces and apps to add to your watch. ... "
" ... Lots of great apps, watch faces, pretty simple U.I., etc. ... "
" ... Treadmill running has been the least accurate, but I'm cool with it since I can track that myself and correct it in the app. ... "
" ... The Garmin software and the Connect app are unequalled. ... "
" ... I’m in love with this watch, the app have a free workouts, I get iMessages and WhatsApp notifications, can answer calls, and battery last around 5 to 6 days! ... "
" ... The Garmin Connect App is easy to use and there are many options for watch faces, widgets, and data fields in the Connect IQ app. ... "
Software Platform
152watch, apps, garmin, download, watch faces
+62%
-38%
" ... - i have it sync'ed with my mapmy run app, once i get home the data transfers and i can keep track of it ... "
" ... which is a great option that many smart phones don't allow (as they require syncing) Maybe i will later but for right now, no thanks. ... "
" ... Easy to use, many apps! ... "
" ... Function, perfect, paring was easier with my Android Samsumg Note 10+. ... "
" ... First off, this is a great product - the app integration specifically for fitness is just fantastic. ... "
" ... It's easy to use, has better battery life and changing apps and watch faces isn't an annoying chore. ... "
" ... wish the app would work all the time without any issues. ... "
" ... Nice user interface. ... "
Battery Life
136battery, charge, watch, days, lasts
+74%
-26%
" ... Battery life is pretty good. ... Usually lasts about 3-4 days before needing to charge. ... "
" ... Long lasting battery also. ... "
" ... I kind of like the watch long battery life. ... "
" ... The battery lasts about 7-8 days of use. ... "
" ... At least the battery is much better than Apple Watch. ... "
" ... It is something that needs to be charged every night. ... "
" ... overall very happy with the watch, battery holds a respectable charge also ... "
" ... It's got a nice big face that you can modify to show the time, battery life, and other things to choose from. ... I know different settings affect battery life but mine lasted 4 days on a single charge and only takes about an hour to fully recharge it. ... "
GPS
104garmin, accurate, tracking, battery life, hr
+74%
-26%
" ... I also like the GPS data. ... "
" ... Love battery life and GPS tracking. ... "
" ... Also the versa has no GPS, which really impacts accuracy and distance. ... "
" ... GPS activity tracking. ... Whether you're walking, running, or swimming the GPS tracking is pretty decent. ... "
" ... We absolutely love this garmin. ... "
" ... In general, if you are looking for a multi sport watch with Garmin reliability and GPS tracking accuracy, this is a great option. ... "
" ... The run/bike (GPS) tracking and heart rate are both pretty great. ... I I do about an hour of GPS use and 40 mins of strength mode per day, and now, I go through about 70% of the life in a day, when I believe when I first bought it I could do all that for about 3 days before needing a charge. ... "
" ... Garmin fitness watches in my opinion are superior to others on the market. ... "
Pedometer
99accurate, fitness, garmin, tracker, tracking
+78%
-22%
" ... The fitness tracker works with several activities, not just walking, running or cycling. ... "
" ... Having this watch motivates me to exercise. ... "
" ... There are also great fitness trackers/goals. ... "
" ... By far the best Fitness Watch ever. ... "
" ... It is far lower than Garmin said. ... "
" ... My son is a fitness trainer and he loves it! ... "
" ... The heart rate is pretty accurate and amount of steps taken are what I mostly use it for. ... "
" ... I use mine for step counter and heartbeat record. ... "
For Running
86track, workouts, bike, training, swimming
+73%
-27%
" ... Love it for running and the data it provides. ... "
" ... There are several workouts and meditations and stress test built in. ... "
" ... Started running and I wanted something to track, motivate, and provide an option to listen to music. ... "
" ... I've used the music storage for the few times I run without my phone. ... "
" ... Works perfect for swimming, cycling and running. ... "
" ... I’d love that I can track my activities, like when I go for a mountain bike ride. ... "
" ... I’ve been using on a daily basis to track all my workouts and it really works. ... "
" ... I use it for running, cycling, workouts, etc. ... "
Device Compatibility
86connect, garmin, apple watch, sync, spotify
+53%
-47%
" ... I am able to use the Amazon Music app on it to sync with my phone and listen to music directly from my watch so I don't have to carry my phone on my runs, in the gym, etc. ... "
" ... Received the watch yesterday and chose NOT to pair with my phone and instead will just sync with my computer . ... which is a great option that many smart phones don't allow (as they require syncing) Maybe i will later but for right now, no thanks. ... "
" ... Although if you connect it to your bluetooth on your phone you are able to change the music. ... "
" ... Function, perfect, paring was easier with my Android Samsumg Note 10+. ... "
" ... Picked this up to help track my runs and play music without carrying a phone around. ... "
" ... Debated over buying this watch or an Apple Watch as my first smart watch. ... It synced effortlessly with my iPhone 8. ... "
" ... I get texts and emails in meetings and no one knows. ... "
" ... No issues with battery life or connections/syncing. ... Not an apple person myself. ... Reading texts works fine. ... "
Product Reliability
76watch, days, working, month, 6 months
+37%
-63%
" ... I’ve had this for almost a year now. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money, it doesn't work, it is ok for 3 days or a month or even 2 months but then stops working, I called Garmin, Amazon, Seller and nobody helps, battery not charging, heart rate sensor is terrible and stopped working, GPS stopped working, sleeping feature is terrible, music feature does not work, you are warned that this is a terrible product, I think Garmin knows this wasn't ok since the very beginning but they don't want to do a massive recall, FRUSTRATION, FRUSTRATION and FR ... "
" ... Died after 2 days and wont connect to my phone ... "
" ... A spot appeared on the screen after 9 months. ... "
" ... Sad to say this watch didn’t last 2 years, it died today. ... I wish this product was more reliable. ... "
" ... And in the five days I've had it, two of the times I've had to restart it, it comes back online having erased the number of steps I've walked so far that day, and re-syncing it to the mobile app doesn't correct this. ... "
" ... this has been an issue with this watch for 2+ years. ... "
" ... This is a constant issue for 2+ years, it’s obvious they don’t care. ... This has also been an issue for multiple years, again they don’t care. ... "
Heartrate
75heart rate monitor, accurate, hr monitor, hr, tracking
+64%
-36%
" ... The HR monitor has a bit of lag but it seems accurate. ... "
" ... It keeps my steps, GPS route, heart rates, and all the other cool health data so I can see if I am being a lazy slug or if I was really active. ... "
" ... First, the HR monitor. ... "
" ... Heart rate is ok - as good as can be expected from this kind of sensor. ... "
" ... Accurate heart rate on elliptical, although took a little time to get up to speed. ... "
" ... Battery life isn't great if you keep the heart rate monitor on, but I like to see my rate and I leave it on. ... "
" ... Heart sensor during the run seems accurate. ... "
" ... I would recommend syncing a chest heart rate monitor to the watch if you need something to be more exact! ... "
Sleep Tracking
74tracking, steps, tracker, track, stress
+82%
-18%
" ... I bought this Garmin and it tracks absolutely everything including sleep and Fitness. ... "
" ... The price was great and it tracks my running, sleep, and calories burned. ... I also love that the battery lasts for a few days so I can wear it while I sleep. ... "
" ... I'm in love with this watch, it's amazing, it tracks everything (steps, calories, exercises, sleep hours, stress) I've never thought that it could monitor in such accurate way the body performance. ... "
" ... Love seeing my sleep schedule, HR and steps, plus getting all my phone notifications. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It is also great for running, boot camp style workouts, sleep tracking and step counter. ... "
" ... Without listening to music and using this to track 3-15 or 20 minute walks a day plus other features such as sleep and steps, the battery lasts about 5-6 days. ... "
" ... I use it for climbing (under a sweatband), biking, walking, hiking, running, sleeping, and general health insights. ... "
Accuracy
69steps, accuracy, tracking, gps, pretty accurate
+83%
-17%
" ... It works with the app very nicely and keeps track of my runs and it's more accurate than my iPhone 8 with MapMyRun app. ... "
" ... Its accurate when I'm out on walk and its nice to see the map of a walk. ... "
" ... I like the fitness tracking ability. ... "
" ... It seems accurate and pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... I love the Garmin brand, I feel it’s quite a bit more accurate then the others I have tried out. ... "
" ... I also love this watch does VO2 reading ( once again not as accurate as traditional methods to measure) but still gets you in a ballpark. ... "
" ... Very accurate reading, worth the upgrade from a fitbit ... "
" ... I got this one specifically because it has GPs capability so I figured the step count would be more accurate than other brands - nope. ... "
Display Clarity
69display, screen, screens, brightness, lock
+46%
-54%
" ... My biggest complaint is that it frequently times out and switches to different screens. ... Changing the data selection and adding it to the display is near impossible. ... "
" ... I tried to sync with my mobile app to see if they were somehow talking, but just the display was out . ... "
" ... Looking at the pictures in the add you'd think the screen would be simi comparible to a Samsung active watch . ... The screen is grainy and very pixelated, the watch faces do not work correctly and need to restart the watch to even get them to load. ... "
" ... Now it is put in the charger but the screen is completely black and the watch do not turn on. ... "
" ... Sorry but mine never powered up even after over night charging no triangle, just a black screen. ... "
" ... I also don't like that the backlight is always on. ... "
" ... Wouldn’t stop playing flappy birds and I think they used a potato for the screen ... "
" ... It can not display any Asian font notice. ... "
Comfort
63watch, wear, skin, wears, rash
+60%
-40%
" ... In regards to comfort the watch was comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... since i chose to get digital time from the satellite, i wonder if it will periodically space through my wrist. ... "
" ... Very nice, except for the strap. ... "
" ... Lightweigh and Very comfortable. ... "
" ... Very lightweight and comfortable. ... "
" ... Highly recommend, very comfortable, very good battery life but short of what was advertised it's better than Apple Watch series 3 ... "
" ... Intuitive navigation, easy to set up and light weight on your wrist. ... "
" ... The watch is also very comfortable to the point it almost disappears, even while sleeping. ... "
Ease of Use
55easy, watch, user friendly, simple, intuitive
+85%
-15%
" ... The mobile app is very easy to use, but is a little less customizable than I'd like. ... "
" ... The watch was easy to set up and looks great. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and tracks all of your physical activities. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I tried these fitbit iconic and ended up returning it and getting this one because it is SO much more intuitive and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... The interface is simple and intuitive. ... "
" ... It's easy to read. ... Fairly easy to figure out and operate. ... "
Price
55watch, money, worth, worth the money, model
+84%
-16%
" ... Big name quality without the big name price. ... "
" ... So worth the money ... "
" ... great value and product ... "
" ... Decent watch for the money paid. ... "
" ... Amazing for the price as an entry level watch ... "
" ... Nice watch to track for activities for the price. ... "
" ... I bought this model because it offered a lot of functionality for a great price (let's be real, I'm a bargain shopper after all). ... "
" ... I like the price better (I purchased for about $115) because I believe this does what the $300 fitbits do and more. ... "
Charging
54charging, watch, charges, days, battery
+61%
-39%
" ... Usually lasts about 3-4 days before needing to charge. ... "
" ... It charges relatively quick, it is just annoying compared to a traditional watch that lasts for years on a single battery. ... So if the watch is running low on charge while you're at the office, hopefully your brought along your special watch charging cord!! ... "
" ... I had 3 Charges and 1 Ionic none were durable. ... "
" ... It is something that needs to be charged every night. ... "
" ... Plus it charges so quick, I can do it while I’m in the shower usually! ... "
" ... I like that I don't have to charge it every day an do not have to press a button to see the time. ... "
" ... I typically only need to charge it every five days or so. ... "
" ... However, the battery charges super fast and is easy to throw on the charger for 10-20 minutes before using if the battery is low. ... "
Band
52watch, wrist, bands, garmin, skin
+44%
-56%
" ... I've tried tighter/looser and higher/lower on my wrist. ... "
" ... In order to get an accurate reading for me, I have to cinch the strap down to the point where my hand begins to lose feeling after a few minutes. ... For my wife, we are unable to get it to produce an accurate reading, even with the strap tightened all the way. ... "
" ... I was a little disappointed with the thin/cheapo watch band it comes with. ... "
" ... 2) Band is broke less than 6 months ... 3) Band connection slot is broken and not I can't use the watch less than a year time. ... "
" ... Why can't I just get it to display the watch when I turn my wrist? ... "
" ... While the watch itself is fine, I am still learning how to use it a little bit, the band is an issue. ... I don't know what material the band is made of but gave my wrist a horrible rash. ... I moved it toy other wrist to test and confirm that it was indeed the band and not something that my left arm came into contact with that got trapped under the watch. ... "
" ... I had a knockoff Fitbit that I bout got for maybe $25 that did the same things, just didn’t look like a watch. ... "
" ... I checked on both wrists, inside and outside, multiple times and multiple different days vs ANT chest strap to my Suunto Ambit2 and the Garmin always gives completely inaccurate readings. ... "
Design
47looks, design, look, stylish, sleek
+94%
-6%
" ... Also it’s very fancy and looks great with any outfit. ... "
" ... This does everything plus the round design and the fact I can change the face of the watch is perfect. ... "
" ... I love the look of the Gear S2, but it has to go. ... "
" ... Stylish and still givese all that I want. ... "
" ... The design looks super slique. ... "
" ... The design is good and it’s not too big or thick. ... "
" ... It's a sleek looking watch with a ton of customizable features. ... "
" ... I love the little bit of rose gold touch and slate gray. ... "
Water Resistance
39swim, shower, pool, water, laps
+74%
-26%
" ... I bought this to replace my Fitbit thinking this might work better for swimming. ... "
" ... The watch itself is amazing and works great for athletes who are looking to track running, biking, swimming and etc. ... "
" ... I do like that it works great in the pool and this is the only reason I'm keeping it. ... "
" ... It's inexpensive (for what you get), has a big color display (with LOTS of faces available), is fully water proof, has a flush heart rate monitor, and has great sleep tracking. ... "
" ... I do lock it before I shower and it seems to handle many things pretty well. ... "
" ... Step count is accurate and I can wear it in the shower (which is great for when I forget I have it on). ... "
" ... I love that the watch is water proof and can say the watch is durable in all conditions. ... "
" ... Went swimming, sauna, cold tub, hot tub over and over again. ... "
Features
31watch, many, mode, functions, gesture
+87%
-13%
" ... I'm happy with the app and features. ... "
" ... I wonder what other features it has that I'm not using. ... "
" ... Lots of features. ... "
" ... I like the stress score and the auto features (will automatically calculate your goals). ... "
" ... The summary here is this: it's a great looking watch with some cool features, but I don't think it stands the test of time. ... "
" ... All features work in line with expectations. ... "
" ... Many, many options. ... "
" ... I considered several higher price watches, but at the end of the day this little guy has pretty much all of the really useful features those watches have for oftentimes half the price. ... "
Controls
28music, watch, control, push, pause
+43%
-57%
" ... Assuming you've passed these hurdles, the controls are terrible. ... You also can't forward in any smart manner, so you have to hit the FWD button about 10 seconds at a time to skip up to where you were. ... Tapping the watch to get the backlight on, or swiping between menus, can be sporadic. ... "
" ... Gesture function does not work at all. ... "
" ... One button but it is not a gimped product. ... "
" ... Functionality very confusing & menu not user friendly for me at least. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... The Pebble used buttons to control menus . ... "
" ... Constantly hitting the exit button. ... "
" ... Then there is the problem of where the knob lies. ... "
Returns
28replacement, return, back, returning, sent it back
+7%
-93%
" ... At just shy of a year since purchase, this thing already needs replacement. ... "
" ... Returned watch and will reorder. ... "
" ... I'm going to probably be returning it. ... "
" ... I may return it. ... "
" ... I returned it because we couldn't figure out how to use it. ... "
" ... This listing appears to ship units that were previously returned by customers and (poorly) repackaged as new! ... "
" ... They killed it and they want me to pay them MORE money for a replacement? ... "
" ... I sent it back for a refund. ... "
Build Quality
27broke, band, durable, broken, watch face
+52%
-48%
" ... -Durable and pretty scratch resistant ... "
" ... I also bought a separate protective shield. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... It would be nice if it was reinforced a bit. ... "
" ... Great color, nice band, and seems very durable. ... "
" ... It's light and looks nice, but it doesn't feel solidly made. ... "
" ... It has taken abuse very well. ... Black on black looks better than the stainless ring. ... "
" ... I had 3 Charges and 1 Ionic none were durable. ... "
Notifications
21messages, texts, text messages, text, message
+57%
-43%
" ... I use it for an activity counter for my work health program and for phone notifications. ... "
" ... It has a sleek modern design and is able to receive text messages. ... "
" ... And the quick check of text messages. ... "
" ... Notifications on the watch will come about 10 seconds after I receive a text or an email on my phone. ... "
" ... Texts, emails, you name it, it has it. ... "
" ... I love that I can actually read the messages displayed! ... "
" ... This allows me to see important messages and calls to determine if I need to answer or not. ... "
" ... Reading texts works fine. ... "
As Gift
18christmas, wife, watch, husband, boyfriend
+89%
-11%
" ... Bought this as a gift so I don't have a personal experience with it. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my wife, she loves it ... "
" ... Received this as a gift for Christmas, I'm very pleased with it so far. ... "
" ... Christmas present for my boyfriend! ... "
" ... This was purchased as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought it a gift, she loves it. ... "
" ... Bought my husband this watch for Christmas. ... "
" ... Great gift for the hubby who loved to work out and play sports and keep active. ... "
Sound Quality
18watch, version, vivoactive, spotify, songs
+78%
-22%
" ... It looks great, has just the right amount of features and the fact that it stores music is the best. ... "
" ... I would try the vivoactive 4 with music, if you are interested. ... "
" ... Best part of this Watch is it never makes a sound!!! ... "
" ... I enjoy of the the vivoactive 3 music ... "
" ... It probably doesn't sound like it, but I do like it despite the items I've discussed. ... "
" ... The Vivoactive 3 Music watch is awesome. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Great watch with music. ... I have the Garman vevo three without Music and I purchased the vevo three with Music and it simply terrific. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
18touch, sensitive, watch, screens, responsive
+44%
-56%
" ... Touch screen stopped working two days later. ... "
" ... Does not function well in the water bc of the touch screen, would not recommend for surfers. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... But my biggest peeve is that the touch screen and sensor on the side of the watch are always accidentally being activated while in the shower or a long coat or jacket will hit the side of the watch and cause some sort of activation. ... "
" ... The touch screen watch face(s) are tiny and hard to read. ... "
" ... the touchscreen is very flaky . ... This thing uses the touch screen for almost everything, and it is at the same time too sensitive and yet slow to react. ... "
Bluetooth
18watch, music, connect, blue tooth, battery life
+44%
-56%
" ... I got this on Tuesday and by Thursday it stopped connecting/bt with my phone. ... "
" ... Wouldn't pair with bluetooth right out of box because Garmin Will Not Update their Software ... "
" ... Requires a restart of the watch itself or turn OFF and turn ON of bluetooth from phone. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Very disappointed with battery life and Bluetooth range compared to its predecessor. ... Bluetooth disconnects at about 10-15 feet. ... "
" ... I've tried removing device, turning both on and off, toggling bluetooth on and off . ... "
" ... They said no bluetooth but then it says turn on bluetooth which doesn't sync, it took over 30 mins. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Call quality
18texts, call, messages, text, respond
+67%
-33%
" ... No problem with messages, notifications or phone calls. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I appreciate that it tells him when he has a call or message - it is much easier to reach him now! ... "
" ... 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!! ... "
" ... hooks with my phone and alerts me with my incoming 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. ... "
" ... Love being able to respond to texts and allow or block calls without taking phone out of pocket. ... "
" ... Use for walking, swimming in pool and screening calls/texts/emails. ... "
Floors
16floors, climbed, steps, track, stair
+25%
-75%
" ... The technical support is garbage, climbing up and down stairs - the watch does not track correctly. ... "
" ... It doesn't count climbing a 15' flight of stairs, but will congratulate me for meeting my stairs goal when I'm sitting down. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 only complaint to date is the stair flights tracker. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The elevation tracking part does not work ! ... "
" ... ¶ Floor counting is horrible! ... "
Color
15color, would, white, vibrant, screen
+73%
-27%
" ... I love the color and style. ... "
" ... The display is very good but the colors are not that vibrant. ... The colors are fine but are not eye popping. ... "
" ... Looks good with any attire due to color. ... "
" ... I have the same watch just in a different colors. ... "
" ... Great value for a decent price, I absolutely love the color ... "
" ... Certain settings will use more battery such as brightness. ... "
" ... It is also very cute in white. ... "
" ... Great color, nice band, and seems very durable. ... "
For Kids
12watch, loves, bought, va3, track
+100%
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... I bought this for one of my friends and he absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased this watch for my son after my purchased one for himself. ... He was so pleased with it we grabbed another one for my son. ... "
" ... My daughter have nothing to do but rave about how great she thinks this watch is. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... My son also has this watch, and he also loves it. ... "
" ... We got this for our son in lieu of a tablet, iPod, or Apple Watch. ... Our son loves music and we do not want him on the internet-this was the perfect watch for just that. ... "
Marketplace
12received, purchase, thank, service, item
+75%
-25%
" ... Thank you very much, Excellent Product ... "
" ... Got this on prime deal. ... "
" ... 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! ... "
" ... This item was received as described & on time. ... "
" ... works as stated. ... "
" ... I needed to replace my VA3 quickly and this was available with 1-day shipping. ... "
" ... Happy with purchase - thanks Garmen. ... "
" ... I can offer you a replacement for $99." ... "
Weight Tracking
11track, workouts, light weight, fitness, daily
+100%
" ... I can manually enter my weight daily. ... "
" ... As an example I have a smart scale and often use the MyFitness app to help track calories and weight. ... But the daily caloric estimate via steps and pulse has been "good enough" for my weight loss program. ... "
" ... With the Garmin I get better screen, good battery life, light weight, cool faces, great tracking. ... "
" ... Fitness, weight, a warch. ... "
" ... Light weight, accurate and with standard features to track your day ... "
" ... I bought this to keep track of activities and to help motivate me to get moving and walk each day. ... "
" ... So, for fitness/weight loss/general basic smart watch stuff - great! ... "
" ... It generally does a decent job estimating what weight lifting activities you’re doing. ... "
Delivery
10received, box, time, product, item
+50%
-50%
" ... Box was not sealed. ... "
" ... When the box arrived, it looked like the watch had been opened. ... "
" ... When it arrived (late) the original seal to open the box was already broken. ... "
" ... Received a unit in a box that appeared to be scratched a bit. ... "
" ... The first one was delivered DOA. ... "
Screen Protection
10protector, lock, watch, getting, constantly
+20%
-80%
" ... A spot appeared on the screen after 9 months. ... "
" ... Screen has a mark on it ... "
" ... The water seems to mess with the touch screen. ... "
" ... I bumped my arm against the wall and cracked the entire screen. ... "
" ... screen constantly changes without being touched. ... "
" ... I didn’t get a screen protector, because my old one held up great, and the whole point of getting this one was the way the face looked. ... "
Fit
10perfectly, bill, watch, stop, fits
+90%
-10%
" ... This fit the bill perfectly. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... I read many many reviews and scoured the internet for the right fit for me. ... "
" ... Perfectly fit my needs I haven’t stop using my garming watch since I bought it, highly recommended. ... "
" ... I love this watch I made the mistake of buying the fit bit 1st ... "
" ... Bottom line - stay current with technology and you'll avoid most problems. ... "
" ... The vivoactive 3 fits the bill perfectly. ... "
" ... It’s so much better - larger screen size, more comfortable fit, better look on the arm. ... "
Defective Delivery
9box, watch, received, broken, already
-100%
" ... I received a broken watch. ... "
" ... Box was not sealed. ... "
" ... Maybe I had a defective device. ... "
" ... When it arrived (late) the original seal to open the box was already broken. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The first one was delivered DOA. ... "
" ... Online reviews state the silicone to be defective. ... "
Size
9nice, wish, super, light, little
+89%
-11%
" ... It’s confortable and the size is perfect. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... Nice slim profile . ... "
" ... Nice sized watch, not too big or bulky. ... "
" ... Super lightweight too = Nice. ... "
" ... I personally love it, just wish it was a little lighter, but the quality is awesome! ... "
Setup
7instructions, watch, use, spotify, set
+43%
-57%
" ... I followed the instructions provided by Garmin and couldn't get the option to connect to wifi. ... "
" ... The instructions are hard to understand. ... "
" ... Very confusing to use and setup. ... "
" ... Trying to set up Spotify with this watch is unnecessarily difficult. ... "
Watchfaces
7watch, app, watch faces, love, lot
+86%
-14%
" ... Lots of faces to choose from. ... "
" ... the ability to add apps and other watch faces are done with ease. ... "
" ... Tons of faces to download from free app. ... "
" ... Multiple watch faces. ... "
" ... I love the different watch faces you can down load. ... "
Other
6sensors, work, vivoactive, elevation
+33%
-67%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Notifications rarely work, the sensors are not accurate ... "
Ports
6charging port, also, short, proprietary, cable
+17%
-83%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The included USB dongle is proprietary and short. ... I also got a pack of rubber protectors for the USB port. ... "
" ... USB cable provided is way too short. ... "
Weight
5light, watch, manually, daily, battery life
+100%
" ... I can manually enter my weight daily. ... "
" ... I love the light weight and functionality of the watch. ... "
" ... Light weight and practical. ... "
" ... very light weight and long battery life for a smart watch. ... "
" ... Really light weighted. ... "
Clock
4alarm, set, one, got, clock
+75%
-25%
" ... It works with Alexa so it can set reminders, alarms, and add things to shopping list + much more. ... "
" ... The alarm and timers work well but recently I started using the watch to pay for purchases. ... "
" ... I have been able to add a few new clock faces. ... "
Cleaning
4times, like
-100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The dust plugs seem like something it should have come with. ... "
" ... I tried to clean it but it didn’t work. ... "
For Travel
3back, wore, went, waterproof, vacation
+67%
-33%
" ... Also waterproof, just wore it on vacation and no issues at all ... "
For Fun
3watch faces, watch, download
+100%
" ... If you're looking for a watch with all the fun screen icons, this watch isn't for you. ... "
" ... There are a bunch of fun watch faces to download . ... "
" ... Unboxing it was so much fun! ... "
Capacity
3floor, times, stairs, get, basement
+67%
-33%
" ... 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! ... "
Cables
3cord, watch, cable, usb, short
-100%
" ... I tried another charging cord (which is the one I always use anyway) and neither produced anything. ... "
" ... Watch was sent with no charging cable. ... "
" ... USB cable provided is way too short. ... "
ISP
3-100%
" ... I googled for hours and tried all the solutions I could find on the internet. ... "
" ... That's 20% of the data. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 8.03 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Display
Display Size: 1.2 inches
Yes
GPS
8.03 meters
SIZE
Yes
BLUETOOTH
1.2 inches
DISPLAY SIZE