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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garmin Vivoactive 3 Watch

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

    Comfortable, easy to navigate and long battery life. My one criticism is that there seems to be a significant difference in the way it registers heart rate versus if I do it manually which to me is a minor issue.

    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.

    I bought this for my wife and she loves it. The watch has tons of functions to use for your life style. She gets compliments on it all the time. You not only get great use from it but it is also a great looking watch. I have a different Garmin myself and highly recommend Garmin products.

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

    Fast & Functional

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

    I am a Garminophile so adding this to my devices was easy. Haven't used an activity tracker in years and this is light, sleek and friendly. Love the adaptability to my preferences and the available apps. My battery life is only about 4 days and I'm trying to adjust some apps to see if I can increase it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall it’s good so far

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

    Purchased this watch on Black Friday and started using it on 12/25. Functions well, better constructed than previous model in which cheap pin holding bands broke. Connected well to Garson Connect app. I bought for steps, activity tracking and basic golf gps.

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

    Great

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

    Even better than the vivo active he I replaced....works great for swimming

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Smartwatch

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

    This is my wife's first smartwatch and she is really enjoying it. It keeps track of all the critical information she desires and has been simple enough for her to navigate. Lots of information to be seen through the phone app. Battery life is really good. More affordable than an Apple Watch.

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

    Great fitness tracker

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

    I resisted leaving Fitbit but after being disappointed by my newer model I decided to take the leap. I love my Garmin watch! My favorite part is that I can wear it in the shower or to the lake. The data it gives is very useful. I’m so glad I made the switch!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent GPS Watch

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

    Doesn't come with all the bells and whistles that an Apple Watch or Samsung Gear come with as far as having that "phone on your wrist" functionality, but the gps and activity tracking is very good. Has a classic look to that is fasionable in any clothes.

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

    Not perfect but decent

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

    I picked this up to help track running as using my phone to start and end logging during races was less than perfect. I selected this based on price and the fact I could connect to mapmyruns which I had been using for my tracking. I like the data that I gained by using the watch and like the integration with my android phone. However, I have found that the mileage reported tends to be less than the actual fairly consistently. When running 5ks, I am usually recording 0.1 to 0.2 miles short. For a Spartan 10k, it reported 5.9 miles instead of 6.2 miles that others using their phones recorded. I have recently turned on GLONASS in addition to GPS as well as updates every second instead of smart updates. I don't know if this will help but the mileage accuracy is consistently reported as an issue.

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

    Great smart watch!

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

    Recently purchased this item. So far it is great! Still learning all of the capabilities it has to offer. Does what I expected plus. Customizable beyond what is advertised! Picked it up on sale but would have been a bargain even at full price when compared to other market choices.

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

    Best all day tracker

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

    Love my new Garmin v3! Switched from a Fenix 5, the v3 is much lighter and more compact. It's great to wear all day.

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

    Great quality above the competition

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

    After having something like 8 Fitbits break right around the warranty end, I researched other brands. Garmin seems to be a preferred choice among athletes. The features and quality of this are far better than what I have been used to. No more Fitbits...ever!

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

    Love it!

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

    I needed to replace my old Garmon tracker, was looking at the new version of the Fitbit but they wouldn’t offer the extended warranty, so I went ahead a purchased this Garmin which was more money, but I’m glad I did. Really like all the features this watch/tracker has to offer.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Always charged!

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

    Excellent tracker with a long lasting battery (over 3 days without charging). The only thing I which it could be better is the screen (washed out colors).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness watch!

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

    I had an Apple Watch and I like this Watch much better. It does everything my Apple Watch did for me, and the battery lasts 3 times as long. The Watch app interfaces with other fitness tools, which makes tracking progress against goals very easy. The watch is also easy to set up and use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought two of them

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

    GPS finds signal fast. Easily synced with iPhone for emails, texts, etc. and is easier to read messages than on myApple Watch. Bought one for my son, then for me. Battery life not as long as I hoped. Maybe two days and three at most.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smartwatch has everything I need!

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

    All the watch faces available were really cool and easy to download from Connect IQ on the app. The Garmin Connect app was really easy to use, and activities downloaded really quickly. The website is great for viewing data, unbeatable value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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 watch! Excellent battery life when not using GPS. 6-7 days on full charge. Still haven't used all the features that are offered. If your looking for a smart watch, and don't want to spend over $150 this is the watch for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin watch -Christmas gift

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

    Got this watch for a gift and it looks and works great. The different options for the face of the watch is nice too. There are so many options of activities to pick from. The face is a good size, not too big and not too small.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent training watch

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

    After running with the wrong watch for more than I year I upgraded to this one and could not be happier: The battery life is great and not once has it died on me mid-run. It looks good enough to wear every day. It is comfortable and I don't really notice it while it's on.

    I would recommend this to a friend