Customer Ratings & Reviews

In the beginning I loved this watch. I bought it as an upgrade to my Fitbit I previously owned. After using this watch daily for just about 6 months it stopped working properly. It would not turn on after removing it from the charger. Since it was after 6 months of use I couldn't return it, so basically it was a waste of $300. I will never buy this brand again, I ended up going back to my fitbit.

Lower priced models are more appropriate no need to download courses like this one requires Attractive but not as functional

No speaker can't answer your phone low dollar smart watch changeable faces

Great smartwatch however, the battery runs out pretty quickly. I do received a lot of calls and messaging.

Does exactly what vivoactive 2 did with a different shape, however it has much worse battery life.

I find it more reliable than the Fitbit brand products.

Bought as a gift to sister, she likes it but doesn’t use it alot.

Garmin - vívoactive 3 Smartwatch - Stainless steel didn't like it its ok

GPS DINT WORK FINE AND BATTERY DINT LAST LONG.NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

I enjoy this watch but can't decide if I like this better or my fitbit. both are good

My husband loves it .. happy to have one smart watch like this.

This watch is great. Works great on the golf couse and all functions are sweet

If all you're looking for is a watch with so so battery life, this might be for you. If you're looking for a smart watch that you can actually use as a smart watch, you might want to look elsewhere. I returned this and added the money to buy the Galaxy Watch 46.

Works well but has limited options as a smart watch.

Summary: A good tracker for multiple activities with limited battery life. Activity Tracking: The activity and GPS tracking is very good for most activities. GPS and HR are very accurate during running, biking, and strength training. The sleep tracking is also solid, though the device is a bit big to wear all night every night. The only activities I have issues with are the treadmill and elliptical, which are both generally inconsistent and ‘less than’ my actual distance. I have also had the device reboot/reload a couple of times, during which my activities in progress resumed with no significant loss of data, which is reassuring since the device is less than 100% stable; I’ve experienced 4 instances of reload/reboot in approximately 1 month of use. Battery Observations: If you do not use the GPS/tracking functions often you may get a few days out of a charge. If you are tracking any meaningful activities you are likely charging this daily along with your phone or other paired device. I’ve found that I can get close to a full charge in about an hour, so once you get used to the charging routine. That being said the device is more than capable of tracking activities for a full day. I have tracked up to 4 activities in a single day, running and biking, with GPS in use for approximately 10 hours on a single charge. Note that it did track for 10 hours, BARELY - it was at 2% when I was done for the day, back at the charger just in time. I have had apps for Hue light controls and Smart things installed - the presence and use of those did not seem to make a significant difference in battery drain, as the most significant factors impacting battery life appear to be GPS, display brightness, and activity tracking in general. While I do trust this device to run a 10K or spend the afternoon on trails I would not trust it to run a marathon or provide reliable tracking for a multi-day outdoor excursion. Connect App: More of a Garmin thing than the vívoactive; the Connect app really makes this device shine. It puts the data in various formats that are easy to interpret and understand. Many devices gather information, but few put it all together in a format that is as easy to digest as Garmin Connect. Syncing with other apps works well - MFP, Pros: - Lightweight - Accurate GPS - Charges quickly - Well built, durable - Not too big or bulky - Watch face is easily customized - Stress level tracking is interesting - Nice balance/mix of style and tech - Home screen is easy to scroll and interpret - Heart rate monitor is on par with chest straps - Recovers/resumes activity tracking after reload/reboot - Device reboots/reloads are quick and require no interaction - Connect app is very stable and provides good information and insights - Decent screen/brightness adjustment (at expense of already limited battery life) - Notifications are basic and effective - I consider this a plus as this is a fitness tracker, not a ‘smartwatch’, no need to ding the device for not trying to be something it is not! Anyone buying this hoping/expecting it does everything their Apple or Samsung smartwatch did should stop reading this and look elsewhere. Cons: - BATTERY LIFE! BATTERY LIFE! BATTERY LIFE! - Screen colors are a bit faded, washed out - GPS connection time can be long, >1min on occasion under a clear sky - Randomly reboots on occasion for no apparent reason - Proprietary charging cable that requires physical connection - Single button gets in the way of accessories, specifically gloves - no way to lock this out during workouts, which can be annoying for rest/lap/reps/etc.… Could be better: - The stock band is not bad, room for improvement there - Display resolution is acceptable, but it is reasonable to expect more from a $300 device that consumes this much battery/power - Connect IQ store apps - some are better than others, it’s the wild, wild IoT so proceed with caution - A bit big [for some] to wear all day every day - Partner app support My device at the time of this review: vívoactive 3 Running: SW Version 2.60 GPS Version 4.30 TSC Version 2.10 Sensor Version 5.10 WHR Version 20.03.24 on Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) Final comment: "Would Recommend: YES", but only if the individual asking was clear about their requirements and expectations of the device. Its a good device with good balance if you do not expect it to do all things perfectly all the time.

Purchased in February and is now only 3 months old. The battery life is minimal and is drained before the end of EVERY day. I used to only have to charge it every couple of days. No longer impressed or excited about this watch.

I wore this watch for month and found it to be hard to navigate, hard to use, and the heart rate monitor was inaccurate. I spent quit a bit of time online trying to set it up make it work for what I was hoping to capture with regards to numbers (hear rate, sleep, calories...etc) Unfortunately I never go there and returned the watch. Best Buy was unwilling to return my money even though I was at 21days. The manager was rude and didn't care. So, pay attention to the small print!! I'll never buy a device like this from Best Buy again!!

I’m use Apple Watch 1,3 & 5 for the last 3 years and I’m looking for a watch that display like the Apple Watch and the only one display is Garmin Venu I really recommend not the vivoactive 3 or 4.

I love it's features. The downside is if you're very active, you must recharge it every other day. If you're constantly on the go, have a backup watch.

I liked everything the watch could do. However, the battery would only last about 3 days before needing to be charged. Had to send it back.