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Model:
010-01769-21
SKU:
6081129
Your price for this item is $169.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1290 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Durability

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the vívoactive 3 Smartwatch's battery life, GPS functionality, ease of use, and its accuracy in tracking fitness metrics. Many appreciate the lightweight design and the range of features offered at a reasonable price. However, customers are negative about the screen brightness and occasional connectivity issues, with some experiencing challenges with notifications. The watch's performance regarding notifications and connection stability is a source of some customer frustration.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The battery life is very short

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the watch for its looks and accuracy but the battery does not last very long. I have to charge it daily and many times twice a day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      If you're experiencing an issue with your battery life, please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to a product support specialist for assistance.

      Debbie with Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I liked it so much I bought it twice!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved this watch for working out and for smartwatch capabilities. I literally loved it so much I bought it twice I destroyed the first one so I decided to purchase it again!I literally loved it so much I bought it twice I destroyed the first one so I decided to purchase it again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome tracker with a clean look

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best tracker I've had so far and it's very customizable. It tracks rem sleep, calories burned, steps, intensity min.,workout reps, and many more. Plus has a nice clean look that goes with anything from gym clothes to business suits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, but not great.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good watch with a few quirks. GPS drains the battery in under 48 hours. If worn while in the shower, impact of the droplets on the face can act like your finger does, changing screens and such. Outside bezel is easily scratched.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not user friendly

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this for my dad as a gift and although I am very bias towards my iOS watch I have a difficult time liking any of the wearables from Garmin. This is now the second one purchased for my dad and I’m not a fan of the interface at all!!! Can not figure out how to select specific workout, and screen brightness is horrible and that’s not just me complaining my dad even asked if it could be brightened. As for durability he older one still works but I wanted to get this because of the larger screen. He likes it for now and that’s all that matters I guess.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      If you need assistance with the features of the device, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, if you still need assistance you may reach out directly to a product support specialist from the page.

      Debbie with Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for sports, yet looks good anytime

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this for a while, paired to my phone for alerts and use when biking to track activity. really well designed - logical menu etc. Also clean looks so not as geeky looking when wearing to work etc... looks like a nice watch, not a sports watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Stylish and Smart

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the watch and it has a lot of cool functions. However, when I first bought it, it took about a day to download all of the updates. I thought it was broken. It just sat there with the Garmin logo on its face. In the morning it was working. No other problems from that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love This Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buy was able to price match this watch on the spot. LOVE IT. I hate that smartwatches these days all have an ugly, boxy design. This Garmin watch has a beautiful round face, you can change the watch graphics, and does everything I need it to do. Not an Android watch, more of a fitness watch. Recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Gps, Heart rate

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A Decent Watch With Great Battery Life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had this watch now for over a month and I must say overall I am happy with the device. Coming from Android Wear I wanted a device that was fully touchscreen with a color display that appeared to be a normal everyday watch. I must say this watch met those standards and then some. The watch looks very elegant and goes with anything. The NFC feature works great as well as the GPS and Heart Rate Monitor. I charge the device once a week and it usually last 5 1/2 to 6 days before needing a recharge. The only thing I'm missing is the ability to sync with google fit and there is not any onboard storage for music. For those curious to know the only app that is needed is the Garmin App. You do not need to have Android Wear and Google Fit on you telephone which is a plus. I hate having a lot of apps on my device so that was another plus for me. Other than the two things mentioned the watch has been a nice addition to my wrist.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice looking

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s been an ok watch. Not sure how it stacks against Apple as far as ease of use. It can be frustrating getting some functions to run and switching between. App on phone ok. It’s doing the job for what it was bought for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm happy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great! Looks nice! I changed the watch face. I'd suggest everyone to personalize to their own taste and needs. Only issue I've seen so far is the delay on the GPS when starting my walk. It may not be all that long but seems like it is when is eating to go on his walk!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what it says

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it for my husband. He really likes it. It pairs well with his phone and iPad. It monitors his sleep, counts his steps, everything it says it will do. The band isn't very comfortable for sleeping so he doesn't always use it for that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good tracker

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this tracker for my 5k training. It has all the options I wanted. The touchscreen sometimes doesn’t know I’m touching it and it sometimes has trouble picking up GPS signal. Other than that, its really nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent watch. Love the Move Bar that reminds me to move every so often. Also love that this watch tracks steps and stairs separately. Best Buy does not give much of a return window, so keep that in mind before you purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sons bday gift

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought as a bday gift. He loves it. Tracks his running better than other watches. Only complain is my son got a rash from the straps. Just replaced it with a nylon strap and it was more comfortable for him.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smart watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first smart watch so nothing to compare it to. Seems to work well enough, although slow to link to gps signal. Lots of features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great as long as you don't care about apps

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The tiny memory doesn't hold much in the way of apps. The GPS wipes out the battery in just a few hours. If you don't use the GPS and just enjoy the many good watch faces, it's a great watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product. Simple and helpful.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been wearing the for about a month now. Was on the fence about getting a smart watch and i was not disappointed. Not at advance as other watches but it great for active lifestyle, tracking your steps and workouts. Good purchase in my book.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best watch ever...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife bought me a FitBit for Christmas and I could not get it to connect to my new Android phone only to find out that it's not compatible. Well, so much for FitBit and back to Garmin!!! I love this watch and I love Garmin products. This watch is exactly what I wanted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I read a lot of different reviews and from my side the watch lives up to the Garmin name and it’s a great sports watch. It’s exceeded my expectations and as of right now I will definitely consider Garmin for my next future purchase of a watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend