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Garmin vivofit 3 Activity Tracker Regular fit Black
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
711
Old Reviews
171
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8.07 meters
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Review Analysis - 456 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Band
72wrist, garmin, bands, tracker, clasp
+35%
-65%
" ... The only slight complaint is the band can be hard to get off if the locking switch isn't completely lined up. ... It has a locking switch on the band to keep it from falling off. ... "
" ... Lost it today when it apparently fell off my wrist. ... Has anyone had trouble with the bands not being secure latch. ... "
" ... The band’s closure is terrible. ... "
" ... The first one fell off in the water and a shark is probably wearing it. ... They are big, clunky looking, don't fit well, and the clasp disengages and the tracker falls off daily. ... "
" ... In February, the band malfunctioned and the tracker fell on cement and stopped working. ... My husband has to check it daily because the band comes unlatched constantly. ... "
" ... The bands are fine but are very hard to clasp. ... Even when you do get then connected they do not come with the security band and will fall off. ... You need to order the security band separately which makes no sense. ... "
" ... The fatal flaw was that the band is made of light weight rubber ... the holes used for fastening stretched badly after about a month of use and ultimately it came loose and was lost. ... "
" ... Got this to replace a Fitbit One because Fitbit thinks everyone wants to wear a fitness bracelet. ... "
Product Reliability
56stopped working, month, year, battery, died
+36%
-64%
" ... It stopped working in October. ... Now it totally dead. ... "
" ... I bought this product approximately 3 months ago and today it just stopped working and refused to come on and this is after replacing the battery that died on me only a month after buying it!!!. ... "
" ... will not sync with the app on my ipad and quit working in 2 weeks. ... "
" ... 2 months un & wasn’t keeping the correct time of day ... "
" ... For 24 days. ... "
" ... Things were good but now back to not working. ... "
" ... I've owned 3 different versions of the Vivifit, each of them has died for the exact same reason, what does it tells me? ... "
" ... I made this purchase only about 2-3 months ago and yesterday it simply quit. ... "
Pedometer
52tracker, calories, vivofit, fitness tracker, accurate
+63%
-37%
" ... An inexpensive tracker for my steps. ... "
" ... This way, it tracks my activities and syncs with the food tracker I was already using. ... "
" ... the steps seem in line with what I had with Fitbit . ... "
" ... I use it to track my steps and it does an excellent job of that. ... All in all, I love my tracker. ... "
" ... She set her goals and the reminder keeps her on track. ... "
" ... Love being able to track my steps and have convinced hubby to get one as well. ... "
" ... It does exactly what I wanted it to do: track my steps and motivate me to get moving! ... "
" ... Steps are displayed front and center ... It's sturdy, accurately counts steps, and the battery only needs changing once a year. ... I'm only interested in getting 15k steps daily, normally walk and bike, so I haven't. ... "
Comfort
49wear, band, fell, fall, wristband
+47%
-53%
" ... The only slight complaint is the band can be hard to get off if the locking switch isn't completely lined up. ... It has a locking switch on the band to keep it from falling off. ... "
" ... Lost it today when it apparently fell off my wrist. ... "
" ... The first one fell off in the water and a shark is probably wearing it. ... However, until they actually design a watchband for this device that doesn't fall off, I can't give it more than 2 stars. ... They are big, clunky looking, don't fit well, and the clasp disengages and the tracker falls off daily. ... "
" ... Wearing on your wrist it does not count your steps unless you move your arms. ... "
" ... It even falls off during the night with not much movement. ... "
" ... The catch was very tricky and took several trys to lock and it still fell off many times. ... The last time it fell off while I was out shopping. ... "
" ... I've only worn it for 3 days. ... "
" ... Continually falls off wrist - the 'new' locking mechanism, which was supposed to be an improvement over the first generation, is ineffective even when the bar is in the 'locked' position. ... Finally had mine fall off for good recently. ... "
Battery Life
45charge, year, life, vivofit, garmin
+64%
-36%
" ... With the Garmin Vivofit 3, you only have to take it off ONCE A YEAR, to put in a new watch battery - brilliant! ... "
" ... I knew I wouldn't use it consistently if I had to charge it. ... "
" ... Went through one battery replacement in all of that time. ... "
" ... The fact that you don't have to charge it is AMAZING. ... "
" ... Other than that it is a great product and I especially like how I don't have to charge it all the time. ... "
" ... I love the fact that you don't have to charge it. ... "
" ... The best part for me is not having to charge it every 5 days. ... "
" ... I've now had my tracker for 9 months and the original battery is still going strong. ... "
Device Compatibility
40connect, tracker, syncing, garmin connect, syncs
+40%
-60%
" ... I'm giving it two star because it only worked for two days on the third day it would not pair or sync I've tried everything to get it to work. ... "
" ... Now it won’t sync or pair on any device and the support documents suggested I reset the device. ... "
" ... I bought this in Julyl after deciding my Vivofit was outdated and that's why I couldn't get it to sync. ... It makes me jump through hoops to sync. ... "
" ... Don't to be able to connect with a cable on my computer was inconvenient for me. ... "
" ... This unit is very difficult to connect to your phone. ... "
" ... The only thing i didn't like about it was having to manually sync it. ... "
" ... Hard to sync. ... "
" ... I sent it back when I found out I would have to spend an additional $50 to sync it to my computer instead of my smart phone ... "
Apps
36garmin, sync, android, garmin connect app, tracker
+58%
-42%
" ... The Garmin Connect app has continued to be improved. ... "
" ... I like the app, it gives me the basic information I need. ... "
" ... The App is better and more detailed than Fitbit. ... finally had to go to the Garmin website and accessed it from there . ... It was helpful to access YouTube to see how to best use the app unless you are a techy. ... "
" ... I find the app fairly easy to navigate. ... Both times I turned off my phone bluetooth, stopped the app, turned back on the bluetooth, reopened the app, and was able to sync. ... "
" ... I always liked my original Vivofit but this new version is much better and the app is much better as well. ... "
" ... love the app on my phone and syncing ... "
" ... I also downloaded the MyFitnessPal app, and the two work great together. ... "
" ... It can do a lot more if I sync it with my phone and download an app. ... "
Water Resistance
36shower, swimming, swim, pool, love the fact
+83%
-17%
" ... Tracker is easy to use and will count strokes made while swimming. ... "
" ... And it’s waterproof - wear it in the shower, swimming at the pool, surfing waves at the ocean - you don’t have to take it off. ... "
" ... I love, love, love the fact that I don't have to charge it and that it is waterproof! ... "
" ... love that it works in water. ... "
" ... No more forgetting when bathing babies or going swimming. ... "
" ... I wear it in the shower, it's been in the pool all summer, in the ocean, and rafting down rivers - it is definitely waterproof. ... "
" ... Love the fact that I can use in the water! ... "
" ... The Garmin I can keep on at all times and don't have to worry about charging it or removing it before swimming or showering, and I ordered 11 extra bands so I can coordinate with my outfits. ... "
Charging
36charging, fitbit, waterproof, battery, worry
+83%
-17%
" ... I knew I wouldn't use it consistently if I had to charge it. ... "
" ... The fact that you don't have to charge it is AMAZING. ... "
" ... Other than that it is a great product and I especially like how I don't have to charge it all the time. ... "
" ... The battery vs daily charging is much more convenient but does eleminate back lighting. ... "
" ... I love the fact that you don't have to charge it. ... "
" ... The best part for me is not having to charge it every 5 days. ... "
" ... Another plus is not needing to charge the battery. ... "
" ... I like the vivofit 3 it works great and not having to charge it is the best. ... "
Sleep Tracking
32steps, tracking, track, tracker, activity
+78%
-22%
" ... I don't believe it track sleep as accurately as my Fitbit did, but I just don't look at that as often anymore. ... "
" ... That means I spend my time wearing it, and forgetting it until I want to check my steps or quality of my sleep. ... "
" ... This way, it tracks my activities and syncs with the food tracker I was already using. ... "
" ... I had owner a previous tracker from another company and loved ALL the features, especially the sleep chart, which did report in minutes and hours. ... "
" ... It keeps track of my exercise, reminds me to start moving, monitors sleep. ... "
" ... This tracker does a decent job of calculating my sleep - sometimes I have to manually adjust my sleep time if I've spent time stationary, reading a book before bed - it thinks I've already gone to sleep. ... "
" ... Great for tracking water activities and fitness. ... "
" ... She set her goals and the reminder keeps her on track. ... "
Accuracy
31accurate, tracking, tracker, calories, goal
+65%
-35%
" ... It does exactly what I wanted it to do: track my steps and motivate me to get moving! ... "
" ... I'm only interested in getting 15k steps daily, normally walk and bike, so I haven't. ... "
" ... In the store, pushing a shopping cart, it did not record any steps. ... "
" ... Pretty effective for tracking all your movements. ... "
" ... I have to say that the mechanics work very well, and the data appears accurate. ... "
" ... I like it helps me get those extra steps in ... "
" ... The step counter works well and fairly accurate. ... "
" ... Lots of good information and, as far as i can tell, pretty accurate. ... "
Fit
24fall, locking mechanism, locked position, clasp, wristband
+29%
-71%
" ... They are big, clunky looking, don't fit well, and the clasp disengages and the tracker falls off daily. ... "
" ... the holes used for fastening stretched badly after about a month of use and ultimately it came loose and was lost. ... "
" ... Even though it has a locking mechanism, it consistently fails and fails off anyway when in the "locked" position. ... "
" ... So, we'll stick with our old ones until they no longer work and then look for a product that is a better fit for us. ... "
" ... It won't stay on. ... "
" ... Continually falls off wrist - the 'new' locking mechanism, which was supposed to be an improvement over the first generation, is ineffective even when the bar is in the 'locked' position. ... Finally had mine fall off for good recently. ... "
" ... While it worked perfectly for the first 2 months, it then started to fall off, ... even when double-checked that it was in the full locked position. ... need to be made to the locking mechanism. ... "
" ... Doesnt stay fastened very well. ... "
Price
22waste, worth, tracker, paid, vivofit
+64%
-36%
" ... I researched numerous trackers and decided that for the money, this was my best bet and so far I am right! ... "
" ... Upgraded from the basic Vivofit worth the price. ... "
" ... Both are excellent, but the enhancements on the 3 make it worth the additional cost. ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... Great tracker for the money. ... "
" ... It does the job and got it at a great price! ... "
" ... The Vivofit 3 adds a few nice enhancements without unduly raising the price. ... "
" ... wWhen I saw Vivofit3 with a drastically reduced price on Amazon I leaped for it. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy, user friendly, confusing, sync, set
+76%
-24%
" ... It has the basic features that I need and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is a good tracker, easy to use and it works great for my son with Down's syndrome. ... "
" ... I find the app fairly easy to navigate. ... "
" ... easier to read. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and use ... "
" ... Not a big deal, easy to change. ... "
" ... If you like your electronics "iPhone" style (easy to navigate, easy to see what you need quickly, user friendly, and widely used by other users which is important for challenging your friends since you can't challenge those with a Fitbit if you have a Garmin and vice versa), you may like a Fitbit better simply due to the app. ... "
" ... Not that cute but super user friendly, long battery, and easy to use! ... "
Display Clarity
19display, read, vivofit 2, smaller, vivofit 3
+63%
-37%
" ... well it is if you set your screen for split screen which is how it is set in the picture of this product . ... you can also set to full screen and just one thing at a time is displayed. ... "
" ... I like the bigger screen on the Vivofit 2 better but this one is fine. ... "
" ... Oh, and it has a backlight! ... "
" ... It works fine, but display is smaller than vivofit 2 so I need to find my readers to see it. ... "
" ... I like the older model for viewing purposes. ... "
" ... I like the new design but do miss the lighting that the original Vivofit had behind the screen. ... "
" ... The Vivofit 3 has a smaller face than the original, but it also allows you to show the time and steps on the same screen instead of having to scroll through. ... The display is easier to read at night with the backlighting feature ... "
" ... Although the the display on the vivofit 3 is smaller than the 2, I still find it easy to read. ... "
Build Quality
19loose, locking mechanism, fastener, clasp, wristband
+32%
-68%
" ... They are big, clunky looking, don't fit well, and the clasp disengages and the tracker falls off daily. ... "
" ... The fatal flaw was that the band is made of light weight rubber ... the holes used for fastening stretched badly after about a month of use and ultimately it came loose and was lost. ... "
" ... This is a complete rip off for the price they are charging bec the product i suspect either isn't new or just inferior construction ... "
" ... Continually falls off wrist - the 'new' locking mechanism, which was supposed to be an improvement over the first generation, is ineffective even when the bar is in the 'locked' position. ... "
" ... While it worked perfectly for the first 2 months, it then started to fall off, ... need to be made to the locking mechanism. ... "
" ... My fitbits would consistently break with no heavy or rough use. ... The Fitbit displays, charging ports, and band fastener clasps broke for me every couple of months. ... "
" ... Received it 3 weeks ago, Even in the locked positon it came undone. ... "
" ... About a week ago he noted that the catch kept coming loose. ... On these occasions he was able to refasten it before it fell off. ... "
For Kids
18loved, wife, son, kids, husband
+100%
" ... My wife loves it. ... "
" ... Daughter loved it. ... "
" ... My husband really likes it ... "
" ... Got it for 11-year-old granddaughter. ... "
" ... Purchased the Vivofit for my son and he loves it. ... "
" ... My cousin loved it, I gifted for his birthday. ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... My husband loves it. ... "
Software Platform
18android, garmin, tracker, sync, smartphone
+44%
-56%
" ... Then the device wouldn’t sync with the app, but wait, they updated the app. ... "
" ... I have to download and reload the APP. ... "
" ... software issues, hardware issues and now it stopped working altogether. ... "
" ... I cant figure out how to get those two APPS to work together and I have no idea what they would do if they got together. ... The interface is frustrating. ... "
" ... Took some time and trial/error for ync to work with app. ... "
" ... I like my Vivofit 3 BUT I do not like that the device won't stay synced up to the Connect App, because then I cannot keep track of any of my data from day to day, making this activity TRACKER pointless. ... "
As Gift
16christmas, bought, present, husband, daughter
+100%
" ... Already got it all set up and ready for Christmas!! ... "
" ... Happy birthday gift! ... "
" ... I actually bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift, but he didn't really want it. ... "
" ... gift for my daughter, exactly what we'd hoped ... "
" ... My cousin loved it, I gifted for his birthday. ... "
" ... My Dad loved It! ... "
" ... Got this as a birthday gift. ... Bought one as a gift 2 weeks later. ... "
" ... My son got this as a Christmas present. ... "
Returns
14returned, send, refund, sent, returning
-100%
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... Am awaiting a replacement and hope this one was just a dud. ... "
" ... I needed to return it. ... "
" ... Very upset as I can no longer return. ... "
" ... The return window was only one month. ... "
" ... Not what they said Returned ... "
" ... It didn't so I returned it hopingto be able to find my original one. ... "
" ... Why was I stupid enough to give them another try? ... "
Design
14design, stylish, works, vivofit, style
+93%
-7%
" ... I have no clue why people are still wearing fit bits. ... "
" ... It works well, a simple design. ... "
" ... Cons: wish it were a little sleeker style, but for $70, I'm not going to complain ... "
" ... This one is an improvement with the new design and all. ... "
" ... Very slender and stylish. ... "
" ... I bought this for my bf I think the slim new design is nice just hard to read but very nice. ... "
" ... However, I sure like em--look, feel light , info.provided. ... "
" ... I also bought some colorful bands so I can have some fun trading them out. ... "
Heartrate
12monitor, hr, heart rate monitor, vivofit, garmin
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought this to replace my first vivofit. ... "
" ... I don't have a heart rate monitor, but I was never interested in that anyway. ... "
" ... I just needed a basic activity tracker without all the bells and whistles like a heart rate monitor. ... "
" ... I had an issue with getting heart rate to store after activity and customer service directed me quickly. ... Synced with my the iPhone, PC and heart monitor without issues and did not lose any data from the original Vivofit. ... "
" ... I wish It had the HR monitor, but it is a great product anyway. ... "
" ... Since then he hasn't had any problems, even after syncing his Garmin heart rate strap. ... "
" ... A new monitoring function encourages you to walk long enough to get your heart rate up. ... "
Marketplace
12received, pay, expected, described, amazon
+67%
-33%
" ... Got here quickly. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... It does what is expected. ... "
" ... Received Mar 17. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... As always with Amazon it arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Got it for a bargain at Amazon via a Cyber Monday deal. ... "
" ... Why did I pay shipping when it stated it was free? ... "
Delivery
12quickly, described, product arrived, opened, stated
+75%
-25%
" ... It came very quickly- I was surprised it wasn’t in a regular package when I opened it, just a box but everything was included and it works perfect!! ... "
" ... Delivery was early. ... "
" ... Received Mar 17. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and described accurately. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as described. ... "
" ... Arrived as advertised and on time. ... "
" ... This product arrived as expected. ... "
" ... As always with Amazon it arrived quickly. ... "
GPS
11vivofit, tracker, third, gps, users
+73%
-27%
" ... I always thought Garmin was a good product ... "
" ... to put in on your computer you have to buy a Garmin ant stick . ... "
" ... This is my third Garmin. ... "
" ... I also own the Garmin Approach x40. ... "
" ... Get a Garmin." ... "
" ... I was skeptical when switching to the Garmin. ... "
" ... I'm so glad I chose the Garmin. ... "
" ... Really like my Garmin tracker. ... "
Bluetooth
10sync, pair, pairing, compatible, app
+30%
-70%
" ... I'm giving it two star because it only worked for two days on the third day it would not pair or sync I've tried everything to get it to work. ... "
" ... I have bluetooth 4.2 on my phone which it said it is compatible with, but it is not with my phone a Samsung Duos ... "
" ... After pairing it and unpairing it a dozen times it still will not register today's data! ... "
" ... Loses connect ability to often. ... "
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Size: 8.07 meters
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