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Sony SmartWatch 3

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3.8
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User ratings:
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
16
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3.4 out of 5
7 user ratings
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Pros

  • smoother
  • quicker experience overall
  • price and display Design and comfort Interface

Cons

  • quite chunky and a little on the heavy side
  • its price point can be hard to justify
  • poor colours and viewing angles

Key specs

  • 1.6 in
  • 320, 320 px
  • 50 mm
  • yes

Sony SmartWatch 3 - Pros & Cons

Sony SmartWatch 3

Pros

  • smoother
  • quicker experience overall
  • price and display Design and comfort Interface
  • it remains crisp and clear
  • pretty visually impressive
  • powerful and well-equipped wearable
  • tracks steps via Google Fit and displays your activity throughout the week - a neat
  • delivering a relatively good resolution and a decent amount of brightness
  • clasp is comfortable
  • easy to use and holds firm
  • comfortable

Cons

  • quite chunky and a little on the heavy side
  • its price point can be hard to justify
  • poor colours and viewing angles
  • colors look washed out and there is a yellowish tint to the display
  • Its screen is pretty awful
  • lacks a critical fitness function
  • clunky and unpleasant custom interface
  • make the most stunning first impression
  • it runs Android Wear is a bit of a shock
  • microUSB cable no special dock or wireless charging pad required
  • It is quite annoying to have to lug your phone around while working out

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

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Sony SmartWatch 3 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
RAM Memory512.0 mB
CPU coresQuad Core
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Features
Accelerometeryes
Ambient Light Sensoryes
Compassyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.97 in
Case thickness0.39 in
Weight1.59 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyes
Watch case materialStainless steel
Wrist band material
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Black
  • Stainless steel
  • Leather
  • Rubber
Anti scratch lensyes
Water resistanceyes
Fully waterproofyes
Dust resistantyes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Wi-Fiyes
NFCyes
Charging connectionmicroUSB
Headphone connectionBluetooth
GPSyes
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Display
Screen size1.6 in
Screen resolution320 x 320 px
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Google Hangout
  • Google Voice
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
Incoming notification optionsView Content
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
  • Vibration
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Platform
Operating system
  • Android 4.1+
  • Android 4.2+
  • Android 4.3+
Smartphone remote features
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
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Power
Battery technologyLi-polymer
Battery capacity420.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)48.0 h

Sony SmartWatch 3 - Q&A (3)

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    pearl
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony SmartWatch 3 waterproof?
    edison
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the SmartWatch3 is completely waterproof with an IP68 sealing rating.
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    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony SmartWatch 3 have a heart rate monitor?
    dewayne_russel
    about 2 years ago
    No, the SmartWatch 3 does not have a heart rate monitor.
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    luciano_schumm
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony SmartWatch 3 compatible with iPhone?
    dewitt.tillman
    about 2 years ago
    No, the SmartWatch 3 is not compatible with the iPhone.
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Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.4
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Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony Smartwatch 3 review: great design, good screen and decent battery
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the Guardian
Published: 28.11.2014
Sony Smartwatch 3 review: great design, good screen and decent battery

The latest waterproof smartwatch from Sony runs Android Wear and lasts three days on a single charge

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 review: Cheap but very much showing its age
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Alphr
Published: 19.12.2014
Sony SmartWatch 3 review: Cheap but very much showing its age
4.0

The Sony Smartwatch 3 was among the very first group of Android Wear smartwatches to appear in the shops and it's now very much looking its age. Although I was quite impressed with its combination of decent battery life

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 review
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Wareable
Published: 16.03.2015
Sony SmartWatch 3 review
4.0

The Sony SmartWatch 3 may not be the hottest Android Wear device on paper, but with built-in GPS and a slick new all-metal design, it's one of the most comp...

Sony SmartWatch 3 Stainless Steel Sony Smartwatch 3 - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 01.05.2015
Stainless Steel Sony Smartwatch 3 - Review - Ausdroid

Sony’s Smartwatch 3 was pretty well received by Chris when he took a look at the original – it went head-to-head with the Moto 360 in the marketplace, and found a permanent place on his wrist. Now, Sony’s released a new SKU of the watch which comes with a stylish stainless steel band, though disappointingly, […]

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 review
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Android Central
Published: 25.11.2014
Sony SmartWatch 3 review

Android Wear gains standalone GPS in a watch that mostly favors function over form, but in a good ...

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 review
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Wareable
Published: 16.03.2015
Sony SmartWatch 3 review
4.0

The Sony SmartWatch 3 may not be the hottest Android Wear device on paper, but with built-in GPS and a slick new all-metal design, it's one of the most comp...

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony Smartwatch 3 Express Review: Ahead of the times
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The Indian Express
Published: 18.03.2015
Sony Smartwatch 3 Express Review: Ahead of the times

If you are looking for a top-end smart watch then the Sony Smartwatch 3 might just be the best bet.

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony Smartwatch 3 Review
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Android Authority
Published: 25.11.2014
Sony Smartwatch 3 Review

We take a closer look at Sony's entry into the Android Wear world in the comprehensive review of the Sony Smartwatch 3!

Sony SmartWatch 3 Poor screen and no heart monitor make Sony's SmartWatch 3 third time unlucky
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CNET
Published: 18.12.2014
Poor screen and no heart monitor make Sony's SmartWatch 3 third time unlucky

Sony's Android Wear-equipped SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS for distance tracking without your phone, but it disappoints in most other ways.

Sony SmartWatch 3 The Apple Watch Series 2 is the only choice for iPhone users - if you can afford it
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Macworld
Published: 21.09.2016
The Apple Watch Series 2 is the only choice for iPhone users - if you can afford it
0.5

Our Apple Watch Series 2 vs Sony SmartWatch 3 comparison review finds that the Sony watch is a cracking wearable, but the Apple Watch comes out on top - if you can afford it

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony Smartwatch 3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 25.06.2018
Sony Smartwatch 3 review
4.0

Wait - is Android Wear getting good?

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony Smartwatch 3 review: gently ageing Android Wear watch still holds its own
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T3
Published: 11.10.2015
Sony Smartwatch 3 review: gently ageing Android Wear watch still holds its own
4.0

No looker, this, but a solid performer at a bargain price

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 06.02.2018
Sony Smartwatch 3

Sony Smartwatch 3 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.12.2014
Sony SmartWatch 3 Review
3.5

The Sony SmartWatch 3 brings a greater focus on activity tracking to Android Wear, but there aren't enough apps available to take advantage of it.

Sony SmartWatch 3 Sony SmartWatch 3 review: Android Wear can be remarkably unremarkable
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The Verge
Published: 19.02.2015
Sony SmartWatch 3 review: Android Wear can be remarkably unremarkable

The calm before the Apple Watch storm