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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
Attractive desig, Good battery lif, Built-in micro USB charging port
Built-in GPS only works with a few app, Expensiv, Limited app selectio, Confusing OS
The Sony SmartWatch 3 is the first Android Wear device with built-in GPS, but you can't do enough with it. Sony has more experience than any other company in creating smartwatches, having released its first connected wrist piece, the Live View,...
Published: 2014-12-18, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
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....
Abstract: Thinking about picking up a new smartwatch for the new year? iOS users have to wait a while before the Apple Watch hits store shelves, but owners of Android phones already have some compelling choices available.Google's Android Wear platform has expanded ...
Slender design, Decent battery life, No stupid dock, Offline music
Washed-out screen, Lacks premium finish
Sony's SmartWatch 3 isn't cheap at £180, which makes it a real shame that the finish isn't a bit more premium and the screen isn't more joyously vibrant. That said, I like the slender design and solid catch, and Sony's wearable also entices with offline m...
It's a good first (or third?) effort, and a decent active Android Wear deviceAs with any Android Wear device at this point — and this point is a mere 5 months into Android wearables — you have to take stock of whether you need this watch, or whether you j...
Published: 2014-12-10, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
If the Sony SmartWatch 3 had a heart rate monitor and a more elegant way to charge up, then I would have awarded it a 9.5. Android Wear still needs more work before I can give any of the watches a perfect 10, but it is getting better and more apps appear ...
Comfortable to wear, Light weight, Built-in GPS, MicroUSB charging
No heart rate monitor, Proprietary wrist straps, Lackluster display
8.0 With the built-in GPS the Sony Smartwatch 3 is the best fitness centric Android Wear smartwatch, but that is the only edge this watch holds over the competition....
Excellent battery life, Comfortable strap with nice clasp, Smooth performance, Understated look (some might say boring), Transflective screen is sharp and readable outdoors, Ambient light sensor, Ready for the future of Wear with GPS, NFC, and WiFi
Transflective screen not readable in dark while in ambient mode, Colors on screen are slightly yellowish, Boring look (some might say understated), Stiff button, Strap collects dust, Nonstandard straps, No heart rate sensor
