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Smartwatch GARMIN Vivoactive 3 1,2" GPS Waterproof 5 ATM Glonass Black Stainless Steel
Brand | Garmin |
Model Name | vivoactive |
Style | Modern |
Color | Black Stainless |
Screen Size | 1.6 Inches |
Special Feature | GPS |
Shape | Round |
Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Mobile App | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 |
Sleep tracking | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | 3.9 |
Battery life | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.0 |
Accuracy | 4.1 | 4.3 | — | 3.9 | — | 3.8 |
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display size | 1.6 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches | 8.7 inches | 1.2 inches |
connectivity tech | GPS | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | gps | Bluetooth | — | GPS |
supported applications | GPS | GPS | GPS | Contacts | — | GPS |
input interface | touch screen | buttons, touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | buttons | buttons |
wireless standard | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | — | — |
water resistance | waterproof | water resistant | waterproof | water resistant | waterproof | — |
case material | stainless,stainless steel | — | — | fiber-reinforced polymer | Silicone | — |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.71 x 0.46 x 1.71 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.5 ounces |
ASIN | B0751GBCKN |
Item model number | 010-01769-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #91,915 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,872 in Smartwatches |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | android |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
Connectivity technologies | GPS |
GPS | True |
Special features | GPS |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 240 x 240 |
Color | Black Stainless |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | GARMIN |
Date First Available | September 2, 2017 |
Weight | 1.5 Ounces |
Standing screen display size | 1.6 Inches |
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If you're passionate about IT and electronics, like being up to date on technology and don't miss even the slightest details, buy Smartwatch GARMIN Vivo active 3 1, 2" GPS Waterproof 5 ATM Black Stainless steel at an unbeatable price. Color: Black Bluetooth: . range: 7 Days Material: Stainless steel Silicone Compatible: iPhone, Android Screen: 1, 2"GPS: yes Resolution: 240 x 240 : yes Pedometer: yes Heart-rate Monitor: yes Impermeable: 5 atm Garmin Pay: yes
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Customers like the quality of the wearable computer. They say it is a high-tech watch and works well. Customers also appreciate the tracking and value of the product. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the battery life, performance, accuracy, ease of use, and appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the wearable computer. They mention it's a very high tech watch, a great sports watch, and an excellent running watch. Some say that the device is really nice and won't be their last Garmin. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.
"...And it just told me to get up & move. And this time piece is very trendy, good looking. Plus it's sturdy but real comfy to wear. This is a good buy." Read more
"...All in all a very high tech watch that works pretty darn good and provides a good deal of information and fitness motivation.....good job Garmin!" Read more
"...The watch is stylish and rugged at the same time.The GPS is very accurate as I use it mostly for Cycling and Swimming...." Read more
"...The watch looks good, and my daughter was able to select a replacement bad that goes with her "style"...." Read more
Customers like the tracking of the wearable computer. They say it does a great job with keeping track of activities, and is a good tracking device. They also say the data tracked is more detailed than other fitness trackers, and it's easy to track and read on their phone. Customers also mention that the watch works well and monitors heart rate very well. It tracks calories out all day, along with stairs and steps, and sleep tracking.
"...It's excellent on keeping messages & viewing notifications. It uses the Garmin,and Garmin Connect apps...." Read more
"...their heartrate via a strap HR monitor, and also track their steps using the footpad...." Read more
"...Plus the data tracked is more detailed than other fitness trackers, at least without paying a premium for sports-specific apps...." Read more
"...The heart rate function is not 100 percent accurate, I believe it depends on many variables, how tight or loose the strap is, the angle of your..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the smart watch. They say it is a functional smart watch that works well for its intended purpose.
"...Let me just say it is a tremendous buy & well worth the money. The battery life is great. I'm at 47% as of right now...." Read more
"...lots of GPS options- lots of sports options- the price is rightCons- no ECG (this is on the new version)-..." Read more
"This watch works very well for its intended purpose. Its nota multi thousand dollar piece of medical monitoring equipment...." Read more
"...The product for 150$ is fantastic. Id highly recommend this to anyone willing to be more health conscientious." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the wearable computer. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it needs improvement as a smart watch. They also say that the HR seems too unreliable to focus on mid-ride data.
"...This watch is a very accurate piece. Keeps time we'll. You can set this watch up for swimming, walking, running,golf,and areobics...." Read more
"...All in all a very high tech watch that works pretty darn good and provides a good deal of information and fitness motivation.....good job Garmin!" Read more
"...also the HR seems too unreliable to focus on mid-ride, but the big-picture data will suffice for 90% of riders...." Read more
"...It charges very quickly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that it has great battery life, while others say that it only gotten worse. They say that they had to recharge it every 4 hours and that the device failed in less than a year.
"I love everything about the watch except the battery life is awful. It'd be a 5 star if it lasted a couple more days on a charge...." Read more
"...The battery life is great. I'm at 47% as of right now. And that's with the GPS running, plus Bluetooth on. This watch is a very accurate piece...." Read more
"...was a Charge 3 it was overpriced for what you got and the battery or device failure in less than a year, it became impossible to read in the su...." Read more
"...It does work well when connected to the charger, showing 100% charge, all the watch features working, but, as soon as it gets disconnected, it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's very accurate and helps them keep on target with their goals, while others say that it has very little accuracy. They say that for example, it'll measure steps and floors, but won't keep an accurate count of them.
"...This watch is a very accurate piece. Keeps time we'll. You can set this watch up for swimming, walking, running,golf,and areobics...." Read more
"...useful information is logged on your activities, and the GPS provides an actual Google map of your run, walk, cycle route or Kayak path...." Read more
"...steps, I have readjusted and resynced watch and it still counts my HR and steps incorrectly, I have been to Garmin site and followed all directions..." Read more
"...The GPS is spot on in my opinion and research. I google map, Strava, and my partner has a fit bit, and across the board her fitbit is off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's simple to use, easy to set up, and use, with an easy readable screen and function access. However, others say that the program is not very intuitive, the Garmin app is awful and not user friendly, and the watch only gives you steps and not miles in a day.
"...The user interface works good after you learn how to use it, there are lots of menus and it takes a bit to figure out how its all laid out...." Read more
"...It does have a few issues completely integrating and syncing with my iPhone, and once the data is downloaded onto my phone there is no way to edit it..." Read more
"...Changing the phone's settings is relatively easy to do...." Read more
"...The watch was easy to set up using the Garmin Connect app, and my kids had quickly downloaded their favorite watch faces and customized the watch to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the wearable computer. Some mention it looks like a normal watch, has a good display, and easy readable screen. However, others say that the display quality is mediocre at best, looks cheap, and the picture isn't as vibrant as Amazon pictures make it look.
"...And this time piece is very trendy, good looking. Plus it's sturdy but real comfy to wear. This is a good buy." Read more
"...okay but you really need to buy multiple charging leads, the connector design is awful yet somehow Garmin just stick to connector that become so..." Read more
"...This watch is basic, beautiful, easy to track & read on your phone." Read more
"First impression.1. Display screen not goodSeems washed out, watch ⌚️ faces look nice till you install them, colors are washed out..." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Pros:
- color LCD screen
- lots of ability to personalize
- app gives you lots of data
- extended warranty
- Apps are variable and easily changed
- you can edit your watch faces
- lots of GPS options
- lots of sports options
- the price is right
Cons
- no ECG (this is on the new version)
- no on board music capability (also on the new version)
I'm not a super gym rat. My job requires that I maintain reasonable physical fitness, but nothing extreme. So I don't care if the watch can count pullups or situps.
I do care that it can track bike, run and swim activities accurately (pool, not open ocean) and work as a reasonable activity and sleep tracker.
This watch meets my needs and more. There are far more activities than I need, but that's kinda cool.
I will give a better review once I have used it for a while.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
Pros:
- color LCD screen
- lots of ability to personalize
- app gives you lots of data
- extended warranty
- Apps are variable and easily changed
- you can edit your watch faces
- lots of GPS options
- lots of sports options
- the price is right
Cons
- no ECG (this is on the new version)
- no on board music capability (also on the new version)
I'm not a super gym rat. My job requires that I maintain reasonable physical fitness, but nothing extreme. So I don't care if the watch can count pullups or situps.
I do care that it can track bike, run and swim activities accurately (pool, not open ocean) and work as a reasonable activity and sleep tracker.
This watch meets my needs and more. There are far more activities than I need, but that's kinda cool.
I will give a better review once I have used it for a while.
the Gps is very accurate and locks in quickly to the satellites. The user interface works good after you learn how to use it, there are lots of menus and it takes a bit to figure out how its all laid out. There is a lock feature that you must use when swimming or showering or the water messes with all your settings, the lock feature could be easier to activate....possibly by providing one more physical button just for locking and unlocking. there are plenty of activity apps provided and you can make a custom one in Garmin Connect if you desire.
there are a lot of features that may be useful to some but not others, these can be disabled if not wanted. the watch connects easily with my Android phone and the music controls are very handy. The find your phone feature works great when the grand kids toss the phone under the couch or it slides between the cushions on the couch...love it!
Garmin Connect is great lots of graphs and useful information is logged on your activities, and the GPS provides an actual Google map of your run, walk, cycle route or Kayak path. The sleep function has its limitations but provides a general idea of what goes on at night. All in all a very high tech watch that works pretty darn good and provides a good deal of information and fitness motivation.....good job Garmin!
If you elect the face that has widgets such as BPM, a second hand, date, battery, etc. (there’s apps for that on connect IQ) it will reduce your battery life to about 2-3 days 24/7. I wear this while I sleep so keep in mind this is for 72 hours.
The GPS is spot on in my opinion and research. I google map, Strava, and my partner has a fit bit, and across the board her fitbit is off. Strava is also a bit off but very close (0.05-0.01 miles) and google and garmin are practically exact.
I can’t say the BPM is accurate. It feels off to me, as sometimes i’m 120BPM resting and 2 minutes later i’m at 40BPM. This could be multiple things: watch being loose, widget app being off, etc. I truly think it’s user error for me as I don’t wear the watch tight as I break out in eczema with the silicone wrist band.
My Blood pressure is 115/73, im 195lbs, 28 years old, male, and in relatively good shape (10 minute mile jogs). I have no underlying issues and the doc says i’m physically fit. So take my review with this information in mind. This information is extremely relevant to this product. You don’t blame a doctors heart monitor when you visit and this is the same tech, so keep that in mind.
i’ve wore this in the ocean while snorkeling with no issues. It works fine in the shower but tends to randomly go through setting depending on how the water hits the face. It works great for weight lifting HOWEVER, I have to consistently manually enter weight and reps as the tech just isn’t there yet. Id say it’s right about 50% of the time. I edit all the info on my phone app. I also use those with an app called Lose It! which is designed to help one lose weight, get the right amount of macronutrients, etc. I’ve lost 25lbs in 2 months through the combination of these two products.
The phone I use is an Iphone X (smaller one) so this review might not help the Android user.
The product for 150$ is fantastic. Id highly recommend this to anyone willing to be more health conscientious.
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Me chama atenção o monitoramento do GPS. Não sei a razão, mas comparado com outros apps de corrida, a distância é sempre menor, confesso que fico desconfiado nos meus treinos.
Integrates really nicely with MyFitnessPal. No integration with Google fit or loseit... I had to switch to MyFitnessPal. A bit glitch integration with runkeeper. The integrations overall could be improved, but that is the least of my worries because the Garmin app is so well thought out.
This is a sport watch. If you're looking for a toy, look somewhere else. But if you want a serious sport watch for a great price, buy this. My only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner.
I have long been a loyal user of running watches produced by Garmin and my most recent (and much loved) watch is this Garmin Vivo Active 3. I have also road tested the Polar Vantage M, also being a Multisport watch, is a good side by side competitor for the Vivo Active so in this review I also compare the Vivo Active 3 to this watch.
Set Up:
- You can set up the watch with or without the Garmin App. It is recommended to use the app and therefore I did (I also love analyising my fitness data so a watch which isn’t syncing with an app is no fun for me).
- The watch was easy to set up and both the watch and App were intuitive to use.
Charging
- The watch was ready to charge on arrival. It comes with a USB charger (note: no mains plug, you will either need to charge via a laptop or a mains to USB charger). The watch attaches to the charger via an each magnetic connection.
- The watch went from out of box to being 100% charged in less than 1 hour (via mains).
- The charger is a small clip in which attaches to the back of the watch.
Aesthetics, general wearability and day to day use
- The Garmin looks very good on my wrist, it is a nice small size for day to day wear (it is slightly smaller than the Polar Vantage M)
- It is light and as a result it was easy to forget I was wearing it.
- The strap is soft and pliable (other running watches such as the Polar watches have quite stiff straps).
Ease of Operation:
- The watch is operated largely by touch screen (there is only one button on the side of the watch). I really like the intuitive and easy to use touch screen ability – it feels modern and up to date but more importantly it is very quick to navigate.
- To start training you select the button on the device and then scroll to find the activity you want to start. You can set the watch up so your most frequently used (or favorite) activities are listed up front for a quick start. There are many pre-programmed activities but I have mainly used the running (outdoors), treadmill running, indoor cycling and strength training activities.
- The activity is paused by pressing the same button and then the touch screen gives end and save options.
GPS log on
- There is nothing more frustrating then your watch taking a long time to log onto the GPS signal when you just want to start running, I was concerned about this having read other reviews of this watch.
- I had no siginifcant issues with the GPS link up. I have used the watch in a small town, a city, at the start of many races and in the countryside when trail running and the GPS log on was adequate in all locations (usually almost immediate but on rare and more frustrating occasions up to 1 minute).
- It is worth noting that the Polar watch I have road tested often found GPS signal before the Garmin.
Activities/Running/Distance Accuracy/GPS
- As a runner this is what is most important to me.
- The outdoor running accuracy appears to be incredibly good. It has matched (with very small tolerances) with official race measured distances in anything from 5km to 30km races.
- On set up I selected automatic pause so when I stop running, for example at traffic lights, the device automatically pauses and then restarts tracking once I am running again. This feature worked well.
- I like the strength training rep counter although I don’t always use it (unless I am wanting to deliberately slow down my work rate)
Data screens
- Along side the accuracy of data the availability of data whilst running is important to me.
- Each data screen can hold 4 pieces of data (e.g. pace, distance, time etc.).
- You can customise what data you have via the app.
- The data was easy to see whilst running and gave me the information I needed to monitor and improve my performance.
Display
- The display is graphics are not amazing but they didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the watch.
- I really enjoy the fact that you can customise what data you have on your standard watch screen. I have mine set up to show digital time, date and step count.
Interaction with other devices and apps
- In common with all runners I know I like to be able to analyse my running data and look at details such as my heart rate, pace and so on over the course of a run.
- The Garmin uses the Garmin Connect app to do this. The watch is quick to syncronise and does this itself after activities. It can also be forced via the app.
- The have my Garmin App (and therefore the watch data) also syncronised to MyFitnessPal so that my calories burnt are sent over to MFP and calories consumed are sent from MFP to the Garmin (watch and app).
As a training aide
- Being able to pre-program workouts before setting off makes for much easier interval training.
- I use the Garmin to write a training plan with specific work-outs (e.g. interval training) and these then become available in the watch on syncing the two together.
- The data you get on the watch at the end of the run is not that extensive (the Polar watch may be better for you if you want this on the watch) but the data in the app is extensive and useful for a post race or run postmortem.
Battery life
- The battery life on the Garmin is very good, but outperformed by the Polar when both had the same features engaged (e.g. continuous heart rate monitoring).
Garmin App
- The Garmin Connect App is what takes this watch from a very good 4* product to a 5* watch for me.
- It is a real life tracker. I track my weight (and my BMI which is automatically tracks), my steps, my menstrual cycle, my calories in (and out, via a link up with MFP), I analyse my run and race results, set and monitor step (and other activity) goals – I must look at the App on average 10 times per day.
- The App is easy to use, intuitive and I honestly believe it has contributed to me developing an even healthier lifestyle.
- The app is the reason why I can’t see myself moving away from Garmin when I need my next running watch/activity tracker.
Other features
- The ‘sleep’ feature isn’t very accurate as it seems to think I’m asleep from the minute I get into bed and start reading until I get up in the morning. All sleep trackers I have tried do however tend to have the same issue.
- I had the watch paired with my phone all day via the Garmin Connect app so I could receive message etc. notifications – a useful function but it does drain the battery more quickly
In summary the Garmin Vivo Active 3 is an amazing watch supported by a brilliant app and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Update May 2020: This watch is over a year old now. It is still being worn daily 24/7 (except when being recharged) and the battery life is still as good as it was when new and functioning fine with no damage and even the strap shows only very minor physical wear and tear.
Update 21 July 2020: still being used daily. The battery will last 4-5 days without charge at a push if not using the sports activities. If so count on recharge every 1-2 days. Under light usage, expect to charge daily for about 10-20mins. Getting up and having a shower is ideal time if you wear it overnight for sleep tracking.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2019
I have long been a loyal user of running watches produced by Garmin and my most recent (and much loved) watch is this Garmin Vivo Active 3. I have also road tested the Polar Vantage M, also being a Multisport watch, is a good side by side competitor for the Vivo Active so in this review I also compare the Vivo Active 3 to this watch.
Set Up:
- You can set up the watch with or without the Garmin App. It is recommended to use the app and therefore I did (I also love analyising my fitness data so a watch which isn’t syncing with an app is no fun for me).
- The watch was easy to set up and both the watch and App were intuitive to use.
Charging
- The watch was ready to charge on arrival. It comes with a USB charger (note: no mains plug, you will either need to charge via a laptop or a mains to USB charger). The watch attaches to the charger via an each magnetic connection.
- The watch went from out of box to being 100% charged in less than 1 hour (via mains).
- The charger is a small clip in which attaches to the back of the watch.
Aesthetics, general wearability and day to day use
- The Garmin looks very good on my wrist, it is a nice small size for day to day wear (it is slightly smaller than the Polar Vantage M)
- It is light and as a result it was easy to forget I was wearing it.
- The strap is soft and pliable (other running watches such as the Polar watches have quite stiff straps).
Ease of Operation:
- The watch is operated largely by touch screen (there is only one button on the side of the watch). I really like the intuitive and easy to use touch screen ability – it feels modern and up to date but more importantly it is very quick to navigate.
- To start training you select the button on the device and then scroll to find the activity you want to start. You can set the watch up so your most frequently used (or favorite) activities are listed up front for a quick start. There are many pre-programmed activities but I have mainly used the running (outdoors), treadmill running, indoor cycling and strength training activities.
- The activity is paused by pressing the same button and then the touch screen gives end and save options.
GPS log on
- There is nothing more frustrating then your watch taking a long time to log onto the GPS signal when you just want to start running, I was concerned about this having read other reviews of this watch.
- I had no siginifcant issues with the GPS link up. I have used the watch in a small town, a city, at the start of many races and in the countryside when trail running and the GPS log on was adequate in all locations (usually almost immediate but on rare and more frustrating occasions up to 1 minute).
- It is worth noting that the Polar watch I have road tested often found GPS signal before the Garmin.
Activities/Running/Distance Accuracy/GPS
- As a runner this is what is most important to me.
- The outdoor running accuracy appears to be incredibly good. It has matched (with very small tolerances) with official race measured distances in anything from 5km to 30km races.
- On set up I selected automatic pause so when I stop running, for example at traffic lights, the device automatically pauses and then restarts tracking once I am running again. This feature worked well.
- I like the strength training rep counter although I don’t always use it (unless I am wanting to deliberately slow down my work rate)
Data screens
- Along side the accuracy of data the availability of data whilst running is important to me.
- Each data screen can hold 4 pieces of data (e.g. pace, distance, time etc.).
- You can customise what data you have via the app.
- The data was easy to see whilst running and gave me the information I needed to monitor and improve my performance.
Display
- The display is graphics are not amazing but they didn’t interfere with my enjoyment of the watch.
- I really enjoy the fact that you can customise what data you have on your standard watch screen. I have mine set up to show digital time, date and step count.
Interaction with other devices and apps
- In common with all runners I know I like to be able to analyse my running data and look at details such as my heart rate, pace and so on over the course of a run.
- The Garmin uses the Garmin Connect app to do this. The watch is quick to syncronise and does this itself after activities. It can also be forced via the app.
- The have my Garmin App (and therefore the watch data) also syncronised to MyFitnessPal so that my calories burnt are sent over to MFP and calories consumed are sent from MFP to the Garmin (watch and app).
As a training aide
- Being able to pre-program workouts before setting off makes for much easier interval training.
- I use the Garmin to write a training plan with specific work-outs (e.g. interval training) and these then become available in the watch on syncing the two together.
- The data you get on the watch at the end of the run is not that extensive (the Polar watch may be better for you if you want this on the watch) but the data in the app is extensive and useful for a post race or run postmortem.
Battery life
- The battery life on the Garmin is very good, but outperformed by the Polar when both had the same features engaged (e.g. continuous heart rate monitoring).
Garmin App
- The Garmin Connect App is what takes this watch from a very good 4* product to a 5* watch for me.
- It is a real life tracker. I track my weight (and my BMI which is automatically tracks), my steps, my menstrual cycle, my calories in (and out, via a link up with MFP), I analyse my run and race results, set and monitor step (and other activity) goals – I must look at the App on average 10 times per day.
- The App is easy to use, intuitive and I honestly believe it has contributed to me developing an even healthier lifestyle.
- The app is the reason why I can’t see myself moving away from Garmin when I need my next running watch/activity tracker.
Other features
- The ‘sleep’ feature isn’t very accurate as it seems to think I’m asleep from the minute I get into bed and start reading until I get up in the morning. All sleep trackers I have tried do however tend to have the same issue.
- I had the watch paired with my phone all day via the Garmin Connect app so I could receive message etc. notifications – a useful function but it does drain the battery more quickly
In summary the Garmin Vivo Active 3 is an amazing watch supported by a brilliant app and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Update May 2020: This watch is over a year old now. It is still being worn daily 24/7 (except when being recharged) and the battery life is still as good as it was when new and functioning fine with no damage and even the strap shows only very minor physical wear and tear.
Update 21 July 2020: still being used daily. The battery will last 4-5 days without charge at a push if not using the sports activities. If so count on recharge every 1-2 days. Under light usage, expect to charge daily for about 10-20mins. Getting up and having a shower is ideal time if you wear it overnight for sleep tracking.
+Mesure cardio très précise (j'obtiens le même résultat à 2 pulsations près qu'avec un tensiomètre médical);
+Lisibilité excellente en plein soleil;
+GPS au top en précision = nb de pas, vitesse, distance et tracés au top;
+Écran large sans être extravagant, juste la bonne taille;
+Très légère, on oublie complètement qu'on est en train de la porter;
+Protection d'écran Corning Gorilla Glass 3, solide et résistant aux rayures;
+Super sur le tactile et le bluetooth;
+Design sympa.
- L'espèce de molette tactile sur le côté opposé au bouton pression est pour moi inutile et peu pratique;
- Faible contraste lumineux, certes on voit extrêmement bien en plein soleil mais c'est un peu terne dans le noir;
- Pas de nage en eau libre mais seulement en piscine;
- On ne peut pas l'utiliser comme la Vivoactive 3 music (lecteur mp3) pour courir ou autre sans son portable (Rmq: pas mal de gens se plaignent de l'écran de la Vivoactive 3 music qui serait bien plus fragile que celui de la Vivoactive 3 .. donc mon choix s'est porté d'avantage sur ce modèle);
+- Montre d'avantage destiné à être un tracker sportif connecté qu'une montre connectée comme l'Apple Watch &cie, oui on reçoit les notifications, appels et sms, mais rien à voir .. tout dépend de l'utilisation que l'on souhaite .. la montre est suffisamment connectée pour moi.
L'appli :
Que du positif pour l'application Garmin connect. L'interface est splendide, on peut planifier ses workouts de A à Z, parfait pour prévoir des petites sessions de fractionné par exemple, les rentrer directement dans la montre pour y avoir accès quand on le désir. On trouvera également un coach sportif pour atteindre un objectif que l'on souhaite se fixer (ex: courir le 10km à 5min/km) .. et évidemment un accès à toutes les données que la montre a synchronisé avec notre appareil .. le résultat visuel est réussi. La communauté sur le Connect IQ store fait de l'excellent boulot, tout le monde trouvera la watchface qui lui correspond, l'application ou le widget dont il a besoin.
Au final vraiment satisfait de mon achat et je la recommande sans hésiter.