Name: Vivosmart 3
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 513720
Rating: 4.3 (43 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.9 / 5

the counter worked great
The stress counter was another solid added feature
lightweight

Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
the vibration on my wrist was a bit annoying after awhile
Does not contribute to the overall score

Calorie counter: yes
Distance meter: yes
Bluetooth: yes
Battery life: 5 day

Garmin Vivosmart 3 - Pros & Cons

the counter worked great
The stress counter was another solid added feature
lightweight
thin and conformed nicely to my rather tiny wrists
it s VERY GOOD
super clear display
slimmer profile and addition of all day stress score
slimmer
more comfortable and has a clearer
s accurate
reliable and trusted by many medical professionals
a small device is undoubtedly impressive and the customization options are also very welcome
like closure makes it easy to adjust and wear comfortably
feature is very accurate and typically never misses a workout
24ÃÂ7 mode pretty solid
Ray
great review as always
the first unit seems fine
It works better than I expected
Garmin and Fitbit make very solid activity trackers
most thorough and useful reviews of fitness trackers
rep counting sounds really nice
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
the chart looks really darn good
The band breathes easily
Comfort score View more details
Basic step counting is solid
Heart-rate reliability is good for all-day readings
fitness tracker is quite comfortable
The online community is quite good
Vivosmart 3 scored very well in this metric
nice improvement and very comfortable to wear
Vivosmart 3 is accurate to within 1% of your actual heart rate
highly rated and versatile GPS device
sleek and stylish activity tracker
better sound performance and enhancement
Vivosmart 3 is consistent across activities
get comprehensive metrics
lots of notification options
and good battery life
All nice and simple then
The rugged screen also performs well on this front

Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
the vibration on my wrist was a bit annoying after awhile
Does not contribute to the overall score
Vivosmart 3 is NOT aimed at
none of the new innovations (and thicker/higher off the wrist)
does NOT require a GPS equipped fitness watch
dropping rapidly and then gradually crawling up for the next ten minutes
poor on pixels but high on clarity
Fitbit can only receive call
text and calendar pings
no built-in music player
Garmin Connect is not a fun place to hang around in
method in the Garmin app to track your caloric intake
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
model has a lackluster battery life
band lacked a little stiffness
its lack of visibility and finicky touchscreen interface
purple version is only available with a smaller band
lack of any way to track your route on a run is
it s also a little awkward and weird
it lacks a little sheen and misses a key feature
3's display didn't always turn on when I turned my wrist
lacklustre compatibility with iPhones
Fitbit lags with is notifications
price drops on this product
screen doesn t respond as well when it s wet
It missed all the steps I took around Alcatraz too
fairly bland black band whose display blends into the band
Garmin could not match that
The Garmin app is not as good as the Fitbit app
it lacks some key features
taps it takes to control the display
there is no way to use the GPS from a connected phone to track routes
it only works for the default music app on your smartphone
lack of a GPS would put people off purchasing this tracker
scroll through an entire alert or message
guided breathing features on fitness trackers
Charger cable does not connect easily
Garmin constantly have to change the device charger format
it s somewhat limited
too thick and clunky
purple is only available in small/medium
Hard to read in direct sunlight
Vivosmart faltered a bit in tracking distance
the matte finish on the silicone band makes it appear blurry or clouded
Vivosmart 3 frequently registers swipes as taps
rather flimsy and tended to catch on my clothing
silicone casing is also tough
it can sometimes take a while to get up to full power
the screen would be daytime brightness and activation sensitivity

Garmin - Video Reviews (9)

Garmin Vivosmart 3 - Full Specifications

Screen resolution	64 x 128
Display type	OLED

Colour of product	Black

Bluetooth	yes

Weight	0.76 oz

Accelerometer	yes
Heart rate monitor	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Distance meter	yes
Pedometer	yes
Sleep reading	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Touchscreen	yes

Battery life	5.0 day

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Garmin Vivosmart 3 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.9

Based on 12 reviews

Garmin Vivosmart 3 A slim, comfortable activity tracker packed with features

CNET

Published: 06.08.2017

A slim, comfortable activity tracker packed with features

Garmin's next-generation Vívosmart activity tracker has a built-in heart-rate monitor and new fitness monitoring tools, including VO2 max and all-day stress tracking.

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Ars Technica

Garmin Vivosmart 3 review: Shots fired at Fitbit, but some don’t hit

Rep counting in a $140 device is great, but that's not the whole story.

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Garmin Vivosmart 3 Activity Tracker In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 12.04.2017

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Activity Tracker In-Depth Review

Today Garmin introduced an updated version of its Vivosmart lineup, the Vivosmart 3. This essentially takes the Vivosmart HR that we saw last year (aka Vivosmart Gen2) and shrinks it down. Then they layered in a bunch of new heart

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Published: 31.10.2017

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Garmin Vivosmart 3 review, with its funky features and wellbeing tools it can help you live a fitter lifestyle. Includes latest prices and availability.

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Garmin Vivosmart 3 review

Wareable

Published: 29.04.2017

Garmin Vivosmart 3 review

4.0

Garmin is turning its attentions back to the fitness tracker with the Garmin Vivosmart 3, with wellness at its heart. It's slightly less focussed on sport t...

TechGearLab

Published: 23.08.2017

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Review

3.9

The Garmin Vivosmart 3 is Discontinued as of Mid 2019 This middle-of-the-road fitness tracker didn't top our list of favorites by any means, but it's not...

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Garmin vívosmart 3 review

Android Authority

Published: 02.05.2017

Garmin vívosmart 3 review

The Garmin vívosmart 3 has some truly unique features and is a great fitness tracker, though it lacks some key features. Is it for you? Find out in the full review!

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Garmin Vivosmart 3 review | Stuff

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Published: 18.09.2021

Garmin Vivosmart 3 review | Stuff

If you don't need GPS, this is one of the best all-round fitness bands out there

PCMAG

Published: 13.06.2017

Garmin Vivosmart 3 Review

3.5

Garmin's Vivosmart 3 fitness tracker delivers plenty of accurate, useful health metrics in a ho-hum design.

TechRadar

Published: 20.02.2018

Garmin Vivosmart 3 review

4.0

Smarter, fitter, younger

Ausdroid

Published: 07.06.2017

Review: Garmin Vivosmart 3 - Ausdroid

New fitbands seem to be a dime a dozen but if a brand wants to set themselves apart from the pack they need to come with something different. With the Vivosmart 3, Garmin are attempting to do just that. Any old device can measure steps these days but how many can count reps for you? […]

ProductReview.com.au

Garmin Vivosmart 3

Garmin Vivosmart 3 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 36 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.