Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music

Name: Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
Brand: garmin
SKU: 62d9792ef511a373508130a8
Rating: 3.2 (154 reviews)

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Great combination of running watch and fitness tracker features

IP68 rated for swimming in pools

Music controls and syncs with alerts

Compatible with Mac computers

Tracks steps and sleep when worn all day

Not all users have had a positive experience with the software

Watch face may be slightly smaller than some people prefer

Can be difficult to delete playlists and recover disk space

Verdict

The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is a versatile device that combines the best features from running watches and fitness trackers. It is IP68 rated and can be used for swimming in pools, and it also has music controls and will sync with your alerts. However, some users have reported issues with the software when trying to delete playlists or recover disk space. Additionally, the watch face may be slightly smaller than some people prefer. Overall, the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is a great choice for those looking for a hybrid smartwatch with plenty of features.

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Running watches for the recreational runner - are they needed?

Sure! I use a Garmin vivoactive 3 and I've been really happy with it.

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music Review

The Vivoactive combines many of our favorite elements from fitness trackers and smartwatches into a versatile device that earns our Editors' Choice. If you're looking to save some money, check out the Fitbit Charge 3, which delivers a ton of functionality for $150. The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music packs all the best features from running watches and fitness trackers into a timepiece you can wear anywhere

Their support was just canned messages and them stating that running faucet water of the watch constituted "high-speed" water which made them reject a warranty replacement. It is however IP68 rated and it is supported to swim with it in a pool, so I guess I should just have washed it off in a pool instead. :|. The watch was fine while it worked, but I feel cheated and sorely regret not buying from a more respectable company with a real warranty and support.

Promises so much—why such a complex interface!

I had high hopes for this watch but it is so glitchy that I have had to spend hours trying to get the music functions to work correctly. I have a high tolerance for complicated tech gadgets, this has really tested my patience unlike any gadget has before. Today for example I’ve spent nearly 30 minut...

[SOTC] My first contribution to this fantastic sub

It's a hybrid smartwatch that connects to your smartphone and out of the box it gives you the ability to control functions such as music playback, call hadling, step tracking, and many others. It gives notifications for incoming messages and more. Being connected to my phone it is a fantastic travel watch as it automatically syncs the time to my current timezone while letting. me have a second tiezone on the sub-dial.

Can't change music playlists without doing a complete reset

I received two watches, both with the exact same problem, and therefore I deduced it was an issue with the software and not a physical limitation of the watch. Essentially, if you load music onto this watch using a Mac computer and the Garmin Express software, you'd better be happy with those playli...

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Some watches also have music controls and will sync with your alerts (text, email, phone calls) which can be helpful if you’re a parent or out for a run during working hours. Some watches will also track your steps and sleep (if you wear it all day). Personally I have the Garmin Vivoactive 3 because it looks like a “real” watch so I wear it all day (and night to track my sleep).

Great for heart rate and tracking..... Nothing else really works correctly.

Love leaving my phone when I'm out on the mountain bike and still tracking my rides with heart rate. The band is just ok. Watch face is slightly smaller than I like but not women's small. My biggest problem with the watch is the music portion. After losing my music on and pairing my earbuds, I heade...

I've had the Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music for a few months now and overall I'm extremely disappointed in it's performance. The main issue I've had is with the GPS accuracy being off by about 15% every run.

Three month use review

I've had this for three months now. Here is what I've found. The good: I can get the time without pulling my phone out of my pocket. Relativity decent at counting steps and heart rate while not tracking a workout. Battery has decent life. nice a light GPS seems to be accurate. Different digital face...

Specs

Brand

Garmin

Model Name

Vivoactive 3 Music

Style

Modern

Special Feature

Time Display

Sleep Monitor

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