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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.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for price.Screen not bright.good buy

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

    Had a samsung fit before this and the band kept breaking. Looks cheap at first but it grew on me. Looks sporty but also wear it to the office. The screen is not very bright or clear, but if you are looking for a watch this one is a decent buy. For the price its a great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good activity tracker not so good gps

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

    The activity tracker is pretty good, lots of functions. However the gps function is off compared to my other Garmin. Also whenever I stopped the gps at the end of the run the touchscreen froze and I would have to turn the watch off to get it to work again. This sometimes resulted in loss of data. I am disappointed in this product. The battery life is shorter than advertised.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glad to have a garmin again.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    switch to fitbit and just glad to be back with the garmin brand. This watch tracks better than the versa and stays connected consistently without issue, which is something fitbit just doesn't do. Functions are easy to use and great. For the money its the best tracker available...

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

    Upgraded

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

    This watch is a heck of an upgrade from any previous Garmin watches. The versatility that this watch provides is second to non.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fitness tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy customer

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

    My wife loves it! When her phone was demolished in an accident but still had the ability to receive and send communications, she was able to use her watch to get help and stay in contact. Additionally it has been a great first fitness tracker for her.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Has all the features I need, and then some.

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

    Needed to get a watch that has a heart rate monitor, as well as a golf app. This watch fits the bill. Also able to track cardio workouts, walking, as well as rounds of golf. I'm sure there are more features that I don't even know about, but so far does all that I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value for a smart watch

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

    I had good intentions when I bought this. Intentions of actually running with it and tracking my progress. Unfortunately I have a wife and 3 kids that are 10 and under. The watch itself is nice though for tracking my steps.

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

    Pretty good smart watch

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

    This is an upgrade in almost every way from my vivo active hr, the only downside is the battery life. It sets up in minutes and there was a seamless transition for all the apps. The stair climbing portion also seems to track better. Pretty good waterproof smartwach that looks pretty nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch

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

    This is my third Garnin tracker. This is not a smart watch, know which you want...can't have both. The battery is great and the charge time is incredibly fast. I'd like more watch face option that you can actually modify what info shows and where. Very happy after 6 months.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks, comfort, great battery life

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

    Great looking fitness tracker that I bought for my husband for Valentine's Day after he bought one for me for Christmas. The watchband is terrific. Adjusts to any size wrist and do comfortable you forget you're wearing a watch. Excellent battery life too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heart rate

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Jose review

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

    It was a good a watch because it reads my heart rate and my steps also it tells you about your stress and how you doing.It was very sturdy but the strap that comes with the watch it can give a reaction if you have sensitive skin.

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

    Great watch

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

    Really enjoy the features on this Garmin watch. Light on the wrist as if I'm not wearing a watch at all. Glad I got the Best Buy warranty as well since my last one was a refurbished one and died out on me recently.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the Droid lover/Traveler

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

    I gave it to my fiancee for a birthday gift, he is blind as a bat but he can use it as a GPS, check his email, and text and the font is perfect even at night. So overall its a great watch only draw back is he is a heavier guy and broke the band 3 weeks out.

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

    Professional look

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

    I was looking to update my Fitbit Blaze, but I wanted my next watch to look like a watch. I looked at the Garmin because I felt that it had more offerings than the Fitbit. The watch is very sleek and professional looking. Best buy had the Vivioactive 3 on sale after the first of the year, so it only made sense to change.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceeded my expectations

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

    I'm very satisfied with the purchase. With HR off, everything else off except messaging/notifications on, my Vivo3 last 10 days or more before I charge. As of today, the 9th day since it was charge last, I have 38% battery life remaining.

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

    Band too short

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

    I have a large wrist and struggle to get the band on in the last hole. Should make an extra long band available. Other than that the tracker / watch is great. I wear it all of the time, even showering and it's holding up well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    Love this watch and the features. Does most of what the more expensive Garmin and Apple watches do and syncs great with other apps (I used Nike Run club). Holds a charge well.

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

    Very nice features for price.

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

    My first time with a watch like this and i didn't want to spend $150 for the big name brand. I am really happy with my purchase. I love that i can connect my phone notifications to it as well. The features are good for a lot of workouts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good looking and reliable Bluetooth

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

    I got this for my husband, who had the previous model. This new one is much more stylish. The band is more like a watch band and the metal bezel is a nice touch. The best thing is that the Bluetooth connection is flawless! It was such a hassle on the previous model. The battery life seems longer, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice watch with nice functionality.

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

    Good watch for GPS and exercise use. Smart functions are lacking. Really you can only just receive notifications of whatever you get on your phone. Using apps and texting or making phone calls like other smart watches would be a huge plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend