Testseek.co.uk have collected 87 expert reviews of the Garmin Vivoactive 3 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin Vivoactive 3.
October 2017
(84%)
87 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
1256 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
84010087
The editors liked
Affordable
Long-lasting battery life
Lightweight design
Versatile and capable of tracking multiple activities
Degree of data detail
Premium design
New payment tech
Vastly improved design
GPS and heart rate perform well
Seven-day battery life
Subtle
Circular
Stylish design
Good GPS and heart rate monitor
Tracks a range of activities
Easy-to-read display
Accurate distance tracking
Good heart rate monitor
Long battery life
Great exercise tracking
Very good battery life
Contender for smartest Garmin watch yet
Lightweight
Great battery life
24/7 heart rate monitoring
Connects to ANT+ sensors
Smart Notifications
Garmin Pay
It's accurate when it comes to tracking the steps you take each day along with the distance you travel
Waterproof and can be used when swimming to monitor your exercise
It tracks several different exercise types and will even automatically log some if t
The editors didn't like
Garmin Pay isn't supported in the UK yet
Some connectivity issues
Screen less attractive than Apple/Fitbit competition
Slightly dull display
No music support
Just one button is tricky
No onboard music
Notifications a bit meh
Can't choose which apps get alerts
IOS users can't respond to texts
Garmin Pay not available in UK yet
Feels a little plasticky
Limited coaching elements
Garmin Pay isn't widely available
No onboard music storage
Software not as slick as Wear or Watch OS
Garmin Pay not ready yet
No standalone music playback
A little ugly
On the pricey side
Weak vibration alert
Easy to miss notifications
Lacks a voice assistant and many of the apps you'd expect from a smart watch
Can only reply to messages if you've got an Android smartphone
Lightweight, Great battery life, 24/7 heart rate monitoring
A little ugly, On the pricey side
In short, I'm impressed – the Garmin Vivoactive 3 really is one special fitness watch. It ticks pretty much all the boxes: it's usable and accurate, has GPS, altimeter and heart-rate sensors, it tracks your swims on top of all the regular fitness activiti...
It's accurate when it comes to tracking the steps you take each day along with the distance you travel, Waterproof and can be used when swimming to monitor your exercise, It tracks several different exercise types and will even automatically log some if t
Lacks a voice assistant and many of the apps you'd expect from a smart watch, Can only reply to messages if you've got an Android smartphone, Only a handful of UK banks support Garmin Pay
More suited to those that want a great fitness tracking watch with a handful of smart features. It offers plenty of useful stats about your everyday steps and dedicated exercise sessions.Overall Score: 69/100RATINGS:Ease of use: 3.5/5Design: 4/5Performanc...
Published: 2018-01-10, Author: Edward , review by: alphr.com
It might sound stupid but one of my favourite things about the Vivoactive 3 is just how comfortable and discreet it is. Despite being packed with all the great features you'd expect from a top-level multisport watch, it doesn't have the substantial heft t...
Connects to ANT+ sensors, Smart Notifications, Garmin Pay
Weak vibration alert, Easy to miss notifications
As a Fenix 5 junior, the Vivoactive 3 is a great value. It's also the only Garmin watch to offer Garmin Pay. If you'd like a digital wallet on your wrist and can live with an almost imperceptible vibration alert, then the Vivoactive 3 nearly offers a Feni...
Subtle, circular, stylish design, Good GPS and heart rate monitor, Tracks a range of activities
Can't choose which apps get alerts, iOS users can't respond to texts, Garmin Pay not available in UK yet
With the Garmin Vivoactive 3, Garmin has created a smartwatch designed with mainstream audiences in mind, combining fitness tracking with health and lifestyle features, as well as smart notifications. This makes it one of the most versatile wearables, whi...
Affordable, long-lasting battery life, lightweight design, versatile and capable of tracking multiple activities, degree of data detail
Garmin Pay isn't supported in the UK yet, some connectivity issues, screen less attractive than Apple/Fitbit competition
In the Vivoactive 3, Garmin has tried to build a device which is predominantly an everyday, normal persons', lifestyle-focused fitness watch. Think of this as more competition for your high-end Fitbit than a "serious running watch for serious runners".Wit...
