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Garmin Vívofit 3

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • easy to use
  • comfy and the app is very handy
  • running

Cons

  • take long to get a mark on my wrist and start sweating behind the band
  • the second band broken again from the watch
  • the watch band does not last more than a year

Key specs

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  • Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod
  • 365 day

Garmin Vívofit 3 - Pros & Cons

Garmin Vívofit 3

Pros

  • easy to use
  • comfy and the app is very handy
  • running
  • hiking
  • cross-country skiing
  • most trackers are equally accurate when it comes to step counts
  • very user friendly
  • It goes well with formal and informal outfits
  • It is pretty comfortable to wear
  • It connects nicely with My Fitness Pal
  • Great Job - Garmin with a good price too

Cons

  • take long to get a mark on my wrist and start sweating behind the band
  • the second band broken again from the watch
  • the watch band does not last more than a year
  • they are quite hard to see in bright daylight
  • Vivofit 3 is no more messing around with USB charging cables
  • Neither does it have a built-in GPS
  • some buyers will find the default layout a little annoying
  • There are no phone notifications
  • Slow to automatically register activity
  • it very difficult to see
  • Vivofit 3 just looks a bit cheap

Garmin Vívofit 3 - Full Specifications

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General
Braceletyes
Bracelet Thickness0.41 in
Bracelet Width0.88 in
Clipsno
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Dimensions
Weight0.99 oz
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Features
Water resistantyes
Fully Waterproofyes
Accelerometeryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Calorie counteryes
Distance meteryes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Support for HRM chest strapyes
Touchscreenno
Vibration alarmyes
Watchyes
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Compatibility
Compatible devices
  • Android
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • iPod
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Image
Displayyes
Screen resolution64 x 64
Screen size0.39 in
Display typeMIP
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
GPSno
NFCno
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Power
Battery life365.0 day
Battery typeCR1632
Charging via USBno

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Garmin Vívofit 3 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.4
Based on 9 reviews
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TechGearLab
Published: 11.01.2017
Garmin Vivofit 3 Review
3.0

In Early, 2018, The Garmin Vivofit 3 was Discontinued The Vivofit 3 from Garmin is an entry-level fitness tracker that did well in our testing, earning a...

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TechRadar
Published: 01.11.2018
Garmin Vivofit 3 review
3.5

A tracker you don't have to charge

Garmin Vívofit 3 Garmin Vivofit 3 can automatically detect exercises, last an entire year (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 23.02.2016
Garmin Vivofit 3 can automatically detect exercises, last an entire year (hands-on)

Garmin's latest fitness tracker has long battery life, can be worn in the pool and features interchangeable bands.

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PCMAG
Published: 03.05.2016
Garmin Vivofit 3 Review
3.0

Garmin's Vivofit 3 does a fine job monitoring basic activities, but there are better fitness trackers out there for the price.

Garmin Vívofit 3 Garmin Vivofit Jr 3 review
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T3
Published: 10.03.2021
Garmin Vivofit Jr 3 review
4.0

T3 reviews the latest activity tracker for kids from Garmin which boasts a one-year battery life and lots of ways to gamify exercise

Garmin Vívofit 3 Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 review: Makes fitness fun, but chores a chore
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Android Central
Published: 03.11.2020
Garmin Vivofit Jr. 3 review: Makes fitness fun, but chores a chore
3.5

Some kids always seem to be moving and physically active, while other kids need a little encouragement to get going. That's what the Vivofit Jr 3 tries to do for both types of children ...

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Wareable
Published: 22.07.2016
Garmin Vivofit 3 review
3.0

The Garmin Vivofit 3 is a sub- fitness tracker that's hoping to lure in the same prospective owners that'll also be casting an eye over the Fitbit Alta, the...

Garmin Vívofit 3 Garmin Vivofit 3 Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 27.05.2016
Garmin Vivofit 3 Review
3.5

The Vivofit 3, the latest version of Garmin's low-end fitness tracker, stacks up well against the competition.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.02.2020
Garmin Vivofit 3

Garmin Vivofit 3 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 68 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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