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November 2014
(70%)
218 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
1 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great design
MicroUSB charger
GPS
Built-in GPS for phone-free running
Android Wear runs slick and smooth
Waterproof build
Comfortable strap
Decent battery life
Best battery life for an Android Wear watch yet
And the transflective screen is nice for quickly checking the time of day
I love that the charging port is just a plain old micro USB
Which means it's really easy to charge it anywhere
The watch itself d
One of the biggest selling points that Sony SmartWatch 3 has over rivals is built in GPS
Which
Coupled with being water and dust proof
Makes it a handy workout companion
Allowing you to leave your phone behind
It's also a slick performer
With rarely
The Sony SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS to track your workout without needing your phone. It's waterproof
Has a built-in USB port for charging without a dock and runs Android Wear smoothly
Cheap
Screen you can read in sunlight
Robust
Quality build
In
Built GPS
Offline music playback
Packed with features
It's a steal at the price
Slick performance
GPS built-in
Good battery life for standard use
MicroUSB charging
Slim design
Freedom with GPS connectivity
Easy charging with Micro USB
Great waterproof rating
Water-resistant design
Good size
Built-in GPS
Runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop
Supports Micro USB charging
Voice control works well
Category leading IP68 rating
Excellent build quality
The editors didn't like
Is Android Wear useful yet?
Expensive
Washed-out colours and yellow whites
No heart-rate monitor
Proprietary watch strap
The SmartWatch 3 doesn't have a built-in heart rate monitor
Which is become a key feature for wrist-worn devices for people who are serious about their health. The Moto 360
Fitbit Charge HR and Basis Peak constantly monitor my heart
Giving me a much be
While I was happy to see GPS included in the Sony SmartWatch 3 it doesn't seem entirely accurate. It's good enough to track your route and get a vague idea of the distance travelled but if you need real accuracy you'll probably want to hold on to your spo
Its screen is pretty awful
With poor colours and viewing angles. Its plain
Square design makes it much less stylish than the LG G Watch R and it doesn't have a heart-rate monitor built in
The SmartWatch 3's biggest strength is its built-in GPS, but you'll still need a smartphone for driving directions. It's also great to see a standard USB charging port. The transflective screen is a good idea, but in practice battery life is no better tha...
Built-in GPS for phone-free running, Android Wear runs slick and smooth, Waterproof build, comfortable strap, Decent battery life
Washed-out colours and yellow whites, No heart-rate monitor, Proprietary watch strap
Open Gallery The Sony Smartwatch 3 has the brains of a Google watch, coupled with GPS skills for fitness fans, with plenty of power and decent battery life. But its screen does let it down and it's not as attractive as its Motorola and LG rival...
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Published: 2014-12-18, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Sony SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS to track your workout without needing your phone. It's waterproof, has a built-in USB port for charging without a dock and runs Android Wear smoothly
Its screen is pretty awful, with poor colours and viewing angles. Its plain, square design makes it much less stylish than the LG G Watch R and it doesn't have a heart-rate monitor built in
Although its ability to use GPS to track your run is handy, its poor screen, uninspiring design and lack of a heart-rate monitor means the SmartWatch 3 doesn't impress over its more luxurious Android Wear competitors....
Android Wear is becoming the de rigeur thing to have for any respectable smartphone manufacturer (well, apart from Nokia and Apple, obviously) but I never thought Sony would join the party, given its spent so long developing its own system. Well, with the...
Packed with features, It's a steal at the price, Slick performance
Washed out screen, Pretty awful looks, Short-ish battery life
This is not a sexy item like the Apple Watch, but it is exceptional value, especially if you're a runner who prefers to hit the streets without a phone. Android Wear is an effective wearable OS and this showcases it very well.For the price you pay, and th...
Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: Sony has introduced its new range of devices, among which include a pair of smart garments: the Sony SmartBand Talk and Sony Smart Watch 3. The latter is one of the most anticipated moment wearables, as the Japanese company has decided incorporate your An...
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Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Ian , review by: digitalspy.com
Abstract: As the smartwatch category heats up, and anticipation increases for Apple's device, Sony has announced its latest version of its SmartWatch at IFA in Berlin. Moving on from previous generations, Sony has now adopted Google's Android Wear operating system ...
The design has, if anything, taken a step backward with the Sony SmartWatch 3. The integration of Android Wear is a step in the right direction but it still has some real work to do to keep up with other smartwatches like the LG G Watch or the Moto 360....
Built-in GPS, Runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, Supports Micro USB charging
Limited GPS-enabled app support, GPS has big impact on battery life, Dull, ordinary design
Sony SmartWatch 3 – Battery Life And so to that crippling factor that's the most off-putting aspect of owning a smartwatch, bar the Pebble with its E-ink screen. The SmartWatch 3 packs a 420mAh battery, which is the biggest capacity yet on an Android Wear...
