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November 2014
(70%)
218 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
1 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Abstract: GPS, a gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensors and an accelerometer make the Sony Smartwatch 3 suitable for fitness tracking, directions, navigation and notifications. Because most functions do not work properly offline, it is not the best option for tr...
The Sony Smartwatch 3 is definitely an upgrade over their previous smartwatches. This is due to both build and software. While the SW3 doesn't have the luxury look, it certainly does have functionality. It is missing some things that are sort of becom...
Don't buy it. Sony did everything right but Android Wear in general isn't yet ready for the mainstream. If you're dying to try out Android Wear, this is the watch for you; otherwise, wait until the Sony SmartWatch 4 comes out before throwing your money at...
Boring design, Disappointing battery life, Few apps support GPS
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The Sony SmartWatch 3 runs more reliably compared to the LG G Watch R, lasts longer and is easier to charge with standard micro USB cable. It also has a modern wearable device look, and does not pretend to look like a analog watch. It is the only smartwat...
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
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
Its a tough call. It many ways, it simply performs better than any of the other Android Wear watches. But on the other side, it looks a bit plain, and looks matter when youre talking about something youre going to be wearing all day, every day. The lac...
Abstract: The Sony SmartWatch 3 is now available with a steel band, called the Sony SmartWatch 3 Steel. With the same exact specs as the SmartWatch 3, including built-in GPS and Android Wear software, but swaps the rubber and leather bands for a stainless steel ban...
Built-in GPS is ideal for runners and other athletes, WiFi and NFC make this more future-proof than other Android Wear devices, Relatively long battery life, Display is easy to read in direct sunlight
Drab design, Screen isn't as vibrant as on some other smartwatches, Not many Android Wear apps currently make use of the GPS, WiFi or NFC
Sony's latest smartwatch won't be for everyone, what with its dull design and muted screen. Still, this is currently the only Android Wear device with a built-in GPS radio, making it a smart choice for runners and other athletes interested in tracking th...
Abstract: If you simply can't decide which—if any—watch is the right one for you, here are all the strengths and weaknesses of the current crop.I have used all the current Android Wear watches for at least a few weeks, so I have a good handle on what makes them tic...
Built-in GPS, Bluetooth headset connectivity, Secure clasp
Unreliable display, No heart-rate tracking, Not intuitive, Gets dirty easily
The Sony SmartWatch 3 has all of the makings of a stellar fitness wearable, but it falls short of perfection in many ways, especially when it comes to the display...
