Updated 16 Mar 2018
Garmin
Vivosmart 3
Snapshot: The Garmin Vivosmart 3 is swimproof, without GPS but has a heart rate monitor. It works with both iOS and Android phones.
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Test results
Overall score
Fitness functions
Smart functions
Ease of use
Battery
Active heart rate accuracy
Good points
- OK for fitness functions.
- OK for smart functions.
- OK to use.
- OK battery.
- Good features.
- Is water resistant.
- Works with both iOS and Android.
- Has an accurate heart rate monitor.
- Has sleep tracker.
But
- Just OK for apps.
- Doesn't have GPS.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Fitness functions (25%). Includes sensor accuracy, sleep tracking, and assessments of fitness apps.
Heart rate accuracy is included as part of the fitness functions score and assessed against medical equipment.
Smart functions (25%). Includes phone functions, social media and voice recognition.
Ease of use (25%). Includes set-up, usability, and build quality.
Battery (15%). Includes battery life and recharge time.
App (5%). Assesses base app on phone.
Features (5%). Assesses available features.
Price is based on a March 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
More test results (/10)
Apps
Features
Specifications
Type
Weight (g)
Battery life (tested, hours)
Time to full charge from 0% (mins)
Features
Water resistant
Swimproof
Bluetooth
NFC
GPS
Works with iOS
Works with Android
Screen (touch)
Clock display
Text message notification/Read/Reply
Make and receive calls
Control music playlist and playback
Navigation
Control phone camera
Heart-rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Member reviews
"It's real good"
28 Jul 2018, A M M.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
Really easy to use, and great functionality. It's easy to control your music and view the weather. If you choose so, every notification from your phone can come to this watch, meaning you can receive Instagram Direct Messages and updates, Texts, game notifications, News, and much more. Hidden display works really well.
Cons:
Not much, but the screen is a little small and rarely, you end up pressing the wrong button. Not many watch face options, and the accelerometer doesn't always recognise it when you lift your wrist. Only minor things, really.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
