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TomTom Spark 3 Cardio Music GPS Fitness Watch Heart Rate Monitor 3GB Music Bluetooth Headphones Black Large
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
411
Old Reviews
26
Unverified
50
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BLUETOOTH
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GPS
1574.8 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 335 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Heartrate
46heart rate monitor, accurate, tracking, hr monitor, resting heart rate
+87%
-13%
" ... This watch’s heartbeat sensor is really accurate I have used it with a chest band and while holding the sensors on a treadmill and they all would read the same heart rate. ... The heartrate monitor is not the fastest out of all three sensors but it was accurate. ... "
" ... Quite accurate in tracking routes, elevation, pace, and even (for a wrist-only unit) heart rate. ... "
" ... It also monitors heart rate. ... "
" ... Fairly accurate GPS + heart rate monitor ... "
" ... Very accurate heart rate, music sound is good. ... "
" ... -Heart rate is accurate ... "
" ... I found the calories burned, heart rate, and steps to be very accurate and I have not had the first problem with the watch. ... "
" ... (1) Highly inaccurate heart rate monitor: From the start, the heart rate monitor appeared inaccurate, so to test it, I bought an inexpensive Polar heart rate monitor (with a chest strap). ... My reported heart rate on the TomTom is always 30 to 40 points higher than my reported heart rate on the Polar. ... This feature is important to me because I target my recovery runs based on my heart rate. ... "
GPS
46tomtom, battery life, signal, garmin forerunner, garmin
+80%
-20%
" ... I honestly just needed a simple GPS watch that could track my runs for me. ... "
" ... Using GPS consumes lots of battery ... "
" ... I have used the GPS feature on this a number of times and have really enjoyed the feature of it. ... The GPS feature does take a little while to connect but once it connects I have never had it drop my GPS signal. ... "
" ... GPS is spot on. ... "
" ... The GPS locates quickly and is accurate - I tested it on a routine run I do all the time. ... "
" ... I previously had the TomTom Runner. ... The Treadmill setting allows me to track the run on the track where there is no GPS. ... "
" ... The battery life is fine, but running both the music and using the satellite GPS will eat it up. ... So if you're running the same old path and don't need the GPS, I recommend leaving it off and extending your battery a little longer. ... "
" ... The GPS map is also very accurate. ... "
Ease of Use
44intuitive, user friendly, interface, navigate, easy to set
+70%
-30%
" ... easy to set up. ... "
" ... I was able to figure out how to use my watch with very little effort, which is saying a lot since I consider myself to be a bit challenged with electronics. ... "
" ... The display is not customizable or even user friendly. ... "
" ... It is not complicated, but you will have to master it. ... "
" ... It's pretty straightforward to setup with itunes if you google a little how to do it. ... "
" ... Watch interface is simple and efficient. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... simple but great for the one that just want to run with music without their phone ... "
Apps
44app, itunes, strava, mysports app, sync
+68%
-32%
" ... The app is much better than I expected. ... "
" ... This watch is a great replacement as it will upload data to Nike+. ... "
" ... That would be a nice software update. ... "
" ... I build all my lists in itunes. ... The playlist sync is actually pretty easy once you have created the playlists in itunes. ... "
" ... The TomTom software is pretty good though. ... "
" ... I also use MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal. ... The ability to sync with the two apps I use is also seamless. ... "
" ... It's pretty straightforward to setup with itunes if you google a little how to do it. ... "
" ... App is decent. ... "
Device Compatibility
41sync, tomtom, music, itunes, gps
+66%
-34%
" ... I bought the music version and love getting to leave my phone behind when I run now. ... "
" ... They 'rolled back' the software version on my Spark 3 to a previous version and I was able to connect it to my phone. ... The rollback allowed me to pair the Spark 3 with my phone. ... If you are having trouble with pairing your Spark 3 with a device, work with TomTom support. ... "
" ... It would also be nice if it can receive text and notification from the phone. ... "
" ... However, once connected, they do not disconnect. ... I build all my lists in itunes. ... I am replacing an ipod shuffle with this device, so I am used to creating lists. ... The playlist sync is actually pretty easy once you have created the playlists in itunes. ... "
" ... I also use MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal. ... The watch pairs with the TomTom headset and my iPhone 6 plus seamlessly. ... When i bore of using my iPhone during the commute I can pair the TomTom headset to my watch and listen to one of the custom playlists on the watch. ... "
" ... It is easy to sync with my smartphone. ... "
" ... It's also neat when I plug my watch into my computer to recharge that I can review my run and see where I ran on top of a map, what elevations I reached, and where I ran the fastest. ... "
" ... Now I can finally do my regular running without bringing my hand phone along. ... "
For Running
40run, runners, treadmill, tomtom, swimming
+80%
-20%
" ... Great for running ... "
" ... I've used it during some long, grueling races and it has held up perfectly. ... "
" ... I use it for running and biking primarily. ... "
" ... First time running and listening to music without my phone and it was lovely. ... "
" ... I previously had the TomTom Runner. ... "
" ... Great running watch. ... "
" ... I have used the following activities on the watch: run, treadmill, gym, and freestyle. ... I even pair the TomTom headset with my iPhone for my train ride into work . ... When i bore of using my iPhone during the commute I can pair the TomTom headset to my watch and listen to one of the custom playlists on the watch. ... "
" ... I use it for listening to audiobooks on walks and runs, and it's pretty darn good for that! ... I'm really glad TomTom added these small, but crucial, quality-of-life improvements for us jogging bookworms. ... "
Band
37watch, strap, wrist, 3 months, tomtom
+38%
-62%
" ... But the wrist band broke after 6 months, it could use a redesign, and now after 8 months of use it won't hold a charge at all. ... "
" ... Good watch but strap spit 6 months after purchase. ... "
" ... band broke in less than 6 months ... "
" ... (3) Split watch band: The band is plastic and it has already split in less than a year. ... I previously owned another GPS watch that had a plastic band and the band for that watch also broke, but after 4 years of use. ... "
" ... The band will not stay securely snapped. ... "
" ... strap scratch easily ... "
" ... Wristband is tearing and about to fall off. ... "
" ... The watch belt was broken to two part after 6 month. ... "
Battery Life
37battery, charge, hours, gps, days
+62%
-38%
" ... Using GPS consumes lots of battery ... "
" ... The Battery life on this watch is great! ... "
" ... Good battery life - 4 days or so ... "
" ... -Battery life is good. ... I can get 3-5 days from a charge. ... That includes a one hour running session each day with heart rate and music going, which both hit the battery pretty good. ... "
" ... The battery life is fine, but running both the music and using the satellite GPS will eat it up. ... "
" ... battery life for my usage is about a week (3-5 runs using GPS). ... I have all other functions turned off to save on battery life. ... "
" ... Battery lasts normal amount for a GPS watch. ... "
" ... Good watch, good battery. ... "
Comfort
32comfortable, wear, watch, strap, worn
+69%
-31%
" ... Love it, wear it everyday. ... "
" ... I in general don't find watches super comfortable, but don't have any complaints with the comfort of it on a daily basis or while running. ... "
" ... Surprisingly, the headphones are great too - great sound, comfortable, easy to pair with the watch. ... "
" ... Also it looks and feel good on wrist. ... "
" ... I wear it continuously with no issues. ... "
" ... Bluetooth headphones are excellent easy to link to though its best to wear the watch on the right wrist when running. ... "
" ... If you're used to the TomTom sport watches (as I am), then this one will feel very natural to use and set up -it's basically the same software. ... "
" ... It's smaller than my beloved Nike Sportwatch was, and much less unobtrusive on my small wrist. ... "
Software Platform
28tomtom, interface, route, health, account
+57%
-43%
" ... TomTom support helped me resolve the software problem! ... "
" ... That would be a nice software update. ... "
" ... The TomTom software is pretty good though. ... "
" ... The ability to sync with the two apps I use is also seamless. ... "
" ... (UPDATE: As you can see in the comments, there's been some nice updates to the watch that have made it even better! ... It's pretty straightforward to setup with itunes if you google a little how to do it. ... "
" ... Watch interface is simple and efficient. ... "
" ... - the interface navigation works very well and is very intuitive. ... 2) I upload a gpx running path through the online web app (very easy and intuitive) to then follow my new route on the watch as I run. ... "
" ... The TomTom app has changed though. ... "
Accuracy
27steps, tracking, gps, tracks, activity
+85%
-15%
" ... So far, I have found it to be very accurate. ... "
" ... I like the daily activity logger as well. ... "
" ... -Heart rate is accurate ... For what it is worth, I find this to be more accurate on distance than any FitBit I have had . ... "
" ... The GPS map is also very accurate. ... "
" ... If you go online or on your phone to the "app" for it, it charts your heart rate on a graph throughout the day as well as during workouts. ... "
" ... We actually compete daily to see who takes the most steps. ... "
" ... It does everything I want in tracking my activities as well. ... "
" ... It tracks gps pretty accurately. ... "
Product Reliability
26couple, stopped working, spark 3, month, happened
+50%
-50%
" ... I bought it for my husband for Christmas and it stop working for a month. ... Literally stopped working. ... "
" ... Luckily none of the failures happened while I was moving, so the watch did not get damaged. ... "
" ... I do not know how this happened ... "
" ... I have a problem with its seemingly "constantly on" status after set up. ... "
" ... I tried numerous times to work with it but it kept happening. ... "
" ... For the last month, I haven't been able to get it to charge at all! ... "
" ... Edit : 18th May 2017 ... While I was satisfied with the watch, now in just 5 months I have to spend another 30% of the purchase price or throwaway the watch . ... "
" ... The battery of my Tom Tom Spark 3 died six months after I bought it. ... "
Sound Quality
24headphones, watch, listen, quality, tomtom
+71%
-29%
" ... Surprisingly, the headphones are great too - great sound, comfortable, easy to pair with the watch. ... "
" ... The quality of the sound from the earphone can be improved though . ... "
" ... -Music is smooth and does not skip or jump. ... It tracks my distance/time, it tracks my heart while running, and it plays music. ... "
" ... The music capability is good too. ... This really makes the watch so much better for audiobooks! ... "
" ... Music quality is nice when you hear with the headphone! ... "
" ... The ability to put music on it is pretty rad too. ... "
" ... The music feature could have been implemented better, and I know TomTom has heard this repeatedly from their customers. ... "
" ... I love that I can play music on it and not need my phone to do so. ... "
Bluetooth
24headphones, watch, pair, tomtom, pairing
+67%
-33%
" ... It was super easy to get music loaded and for the headphones to pair. ... "
" ... You will need to invest in a good pair of bluetooth headphones. ... -Pairing the headphones with the watch is complicated. ... "
" ... Plus the option to upload music and connect wireless headphones. ... "
" ... When i bore of using my iPhone during the commute I can pair the TomTom headset to my watch and listen to one of the custom playlists on the watch. ... "
" ... My son absolutely loves this watch and bluetooth combo. ... "
" ... love to run with Bluetooth headphones and the watch - no carrying a phone! ... "
" ... - Bluetooth connection with headphones is far from perfect ... I'm surprised TomTom can't make a reliable wireless headphones in 2017. ... "
" ... Bluetooth headphones are excellent easy to link to though its best to wear the watch on the right wrist when running. ... "
Pedometer
23tracking, track, pace, mile, activity
+87%
-13%
" ... I like the daily activity logger as well. ... "
" ... I use it on every exercise I do. ... "
" ... The watch is great and does everything that I need it to do (track distance, times, splits, etc. ... "
" ... We actually compete daily to see who takes the most steps. ... "
" ... I love that you can swim and it also tracks cycling well. ... "
" ... It does everything I want in tracking my activities as well. ... "
" ... It finds my location quickly and tracks my run accurately! ... "
" ... Also tracks your steps and is a good fitness tracker. ... "
Price
21worth, watch, money, value, paid
+71%
-29%
" ... I definitely feel like I got my money's worth out of this. ... "
" ... And price is very fair comparing to other watches ... "
" ... Completely worth the money. ... "
" ... Nice price for what it gives. ... "
" ... Great cost-benefit. ... "
" ... ), and for the price it is tough to beat. ... "
" ... And especially for the current price it is a steal - no doubt the best deal under $200-250. ... "
" ... The best relation price and performance ... "
Controls
19playlist, control, pause, let s say, buttons
+32%
-68%
" ... I quickly identified the noise as coming from the four-way button. ... If you hold down the button in any direction the noise will stop. ... "
" ... Key point for a triathlete to buy such an item. ... "
" ... There is no auto pause if you forget to pause, during a small stop(trafic lights) all the information are incorrect. ... "
" ... The button is really annoying and the opposite of intuitive. ... "
" ... Once you select the playlist, it doesn't take you to the songs. ... That's an entirely separate menu. ... Let's say you you're in the middle of a jog and want to skip around the song. ... Let's say you want to skip to the next song in the playlist you're rocking. ... "
" ... User interface is clunky as too are the controls. ... "
" ... I got to a stoplight and hit left to pause the run, but since I had to hold it to get to the pause screen it took me straight back to the main screen, stopping my run a 1/4 way through. ... I got it set up again and started off again, again the music started skipping. ... "
" ... We're so used to touch screens now so she kept trying to swipe the screen instead of using the button. ... "
Features
17watch, feature, function, well, sync
+76%
-24%
" ... Hopefully they can update the software and resolve the problem because this is a super cool watch with awesome features. ... "
" ... If this feature is the most important feature for you, then perhaps this is the watch for you. ... "
" ... Sadly you do need to sync it to a PC / Mac for certain features. ... "
" ... - the 'route exploration' feature is superb and for me has actually 3 great uses: ... "
" ... It has all the features that I was looking for, plus a few extra. ... "
" ... Also love the breadcrumb feature. ... "
" ... Not packed with fancy features but it works well. ... "
" ... If it has the features you are looking for, then I don't think you will be unhappy with the quality. ... "
Returns
14back, amazon, send, wrong, returning
+21%
-79%
" ... No need to say, in such a situation returning the item would cost me too much, so it isn't a real option. ... "
" ... Here's hoping amazon accepts the open box as a return. ... "
" ... They would send me a return label, but it might take a couple of days. ... another call with TomTom with them not willing to send a new watch until they got the wrong replacement back, they needed the serial number from the wrong watch as apparently they can't track what they send, they basically put all the hassles back on me. ... "
" ... Wish I could return this product. ... "
" ... I should've returned it the second it fell off, my mistake. ... "
" ... Tried to return it but since it has been longer than 30 days they don't take it back anymore. ... This is the 2nd watch I get stuck with, after buying trying it and by the time I wanted to return more than 30 days go by and Amazon does not take it back. ... "
" ... Really wish I could return it. ... "
" ... I missed the window to return this but, if I hadn't, I would have sent it back for a refund. ... "
Water Resistance
14swimming, water proof, water, train, open water
+86%
-14%
" ... Waterproof enough for showers and swimming ... "
" ... Good running / exercise watch with GPS and no fluff, durable and very water proof. ... "
" ... I've had a Garmin Swim watch in the past and I like this one much better. ... "
" ... I love that you can swim and it also tracks cycling well. ... "
" ... I train cycling, swimming and running, and I've had no complaints. ... "
" ... I haven't tested it while swimming but it's great to know that feature's there for when I want to train for a triathlon. ... "
" ... I love that it's water proof, and it has a decent battery life. ... "
" ... The Spark3 gives me similar metrics plus able to use with swim workouts. ... "
Build Quality
14belt, straps, snapped, band, connector
+21%
-79%
" ... Would not recommend, it's a good concept but has terrible lack of durability. ... "
" ... -The face scratches easily. ... "
" ... perhaps I had dropped the watch (but didn't recall doing so): All I know is that the previous day it wasn't there, and now it was. ... "
" ... The band will not stay securely snapped. ... "
" ... Not very durable. ... "
" ... Very poorly made. ... "
" ... So, indeed it is just a very very poor quality plastic! ... (1) Have to pull out the watch from the belt as the connector is a just too big(2) If the connector gets damaged or you lose it, then you just can't use the watch and have to purchase other connector . ... "
" ... The band, however, has already cracked and broken all the way in just 3 months. ... "
As Gift
13husband, bought, loves, christmas, wife
+85%
-15%
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Father's day, I already have one and really like it! ... "
" ... We got this for his as an early bday gift, and it has been well loved. ... "
" ... This was my husbands Father's Day gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... This was a gift to my girlfriend and she likes it a lot. ... "
" ... Got this for my husband and he loves it! ... "
" ... This was a gift for my teen daughter and she likes it so far. ... "
Display Clarity
12display, screens, show, customizable, touch
+75%
-25%
" ... I love the way it fits and the larger, improved, display. ... "
" ... The display is not customizable or even user friendly. ... "
" ... -Display is easy to read and can be customized. ... This watch is not a touch screen, which is good for me when running. ... "
" ... The breadcrumbs work great (it is literally a whitepath on a black screen that traces your path, along with a compass to indicate which way was your starting point). ... "
" ... I like the ability to upload a route to the watch, select it for my run, and follow it on the watch screen. ... "
" ... love the easy reading access while running and customizable screen. ... "
" ... I only had an hour or so the night before to set it up, so it might be possible to get a better screen configuration than the one I had. ... The screen is sufficient in size to allow easy viewing of data even without my reading glasses. ... "
" ... Overall, I prefer this control to touch screens. ... - The screen is very easy to see even in full daylight and while the watch face isn't customizable, I love the layout and look. ... "
Charging
12charging, watch, charged, charger, tom
+58%
-42%
" ... I love the fact that I can go DAYS without charging this watch. ... "
" ... I can get 3-5 days from a charge. ... "
" ... Good for runs up to ~5 hrs (fully charged.) ... "
" ... charged and updated the watch right after receiving it. ... "
" ... Charging the watch was a piece of cake, it's not a big deal at all, so there is no issue with that. ... "
" ... Now the good news: about a month ago I started to have a problem with the watch keeping its charge. ... "
Sleep Tracking
11tracker, steps, track, activity, export
+82%
-18%
" ... I run in it and I sleep while wearing it, The longest I have gone without charging it is 7 days and I charged it not because it died but more because of the thought of needing to charge it. ... The sleep monitoring on this watch is very nice, it will track when movement drops and then will track when you wake up and start moving. ... "
" ... I like the daily activity logger as well. ... "
" ... thinks I sleep a lot longer and better than I do ... "
" ... Also tracks your steps and is a good fitness tracker. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear for hours, even tried wearing it to sleep to test the sleep analysis function and I must say the results are surprisingly accurate compared to the health app on the iphone. ... "
" ... I do like the sleep feature, it shows me how much sleep I'm not getting. ... "
" ... The sleep detection feature is very accurate too. ... It doesn't sync activity tracking (like sleep, steps, energy, calories etc). ... "
" ... it even tracks his sleep. ... In the words of my husband "I can't wait to wake up and see how much sleep I got". ... "
Marketplace
10return, expected, else, correct, wrong
+60%
-40%
" ... Like I expected! ... "
" ... Doing what it advertised. ... "
" ... I am happy Amazon allowed me to return it and I will be searching for a better product. ... "
" ... Had an old TOM TOM & this one so far has delivered ! ... "
" ... I ordered this used as an Amazon Warehouse Special for a HUGE discount. ... "
" ... Works as expected ! ... "
Design
10design, watch, face, reviews, overall
+60%
-40%
" ... And it looks good too. ... "
" ... The actual design , colour and function of the watch is superb . ... "
" ... The mechanical design could be improved. ... "
" ... love the watch look, simplicity, ability break away from the connected world. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1574.8 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS: Yes
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