Garmin Vivomove 3s Hybrid Smartwatch, Beautiful watch with surprisingly good smartwatch and exercise features
Long time garmin user here but unfortunately i had to return this onethis is because i have tattoos on both my wrists and the optical hr sensor couldn’t read my heart rate on this model (which has the sensory in a line rather than the usual triangle configuration). For reference my fenix 5 which i have used for a few years has no problem reading my heart rate. So i thought, i know, i’ll wear the watch on the on-site of my wrist instead so it has naked skin. Problem then is you can’t activate the sketch watch (which is activated by the motion of lifting and turning the watch towards you). This has been designed with the watch worn on top of the wrist and doesn’t work if you wear the watch on the inside of the wrist instead. A real shame as i wanted a smart watch that was more like a watch for everyday use but after an afternoon of trying to make it work for me, i’ve gone back to my fenix 5 (which is huge on my tiny wrists.
I like the looks of my watch and the way it works. Unfortunately after buying even a glass protector i slightly bumped it and glass cracked. One or more customers complained about the same issue in reviews. The glass stands out and that is the reason why it happens. So so disappointed as i love my watch. I contacted seller on amazon. No idea how i will get it fixed now.
I thought about this watch for some time, now i’m so glad i purchased it. Love the fact you can read the time with out tapping anything & in bright light. Choose your priority of what you want to keep track of. Definitely a good investment. Battery life is reasonable last about 4/5 days but charges quickly.
Bought this as a xmas present for my wife as i was a convert through the vivoactove 3. It is a good looking watch that doesn’t look too ‘sportswatch’ whilst still tracking the usual fitness metrics. The functional display is very discreet too. The feedback to date from my wife is that it’s a cracking everyday watch that is a much better option than her previous fitbit.
The watch is really good does exactly what i wanted, but has to swap wrist every now and then as it gets sore, i’ve put a pic up to show.
Likesappearance – the watch looks like a high end analogue watch – i have the silver version with the milanese strap which is simply gorgeous. The display radiates beautiful reflective lines in certain light conditionsbuild quality – extremely high – stainless steel and sapphire crystal glass. Digital screens – these are normally completely invisible but come to life almost as if by magic with a tap of the hand and/or raise to wake (but see later under dislikes)features – lots of them and the menus can be accessed quite easily through taps and swipes thought there is a fairly steep learning curve. There are too many to list but all the usual tracking and exercise features are present and correctinteractive hands – the way the hands operate depending on which smart features are being employed is extraordinary. One example, if you are operating the countdown timer the analogue hands move round the watch face, even if the digital display then goes to sleep. They also show the battery percentage when you check thatconnected gps – works very well (but see under dislikes)connectivity is rock solid so far (with pixel 3a phone)the garmin app – great if like me you are a data fienddislikessleep tracking is rubbish though that is the same on all garmin devices, so it’s not really a complaint against this particular watch. It basically does little more than give you an estimate of how long you remain in bed and if you are just lying awake it records it as sleep. Fitbit devices do this sort of thing far better. Expensive – though you are getting a very high quality watch with tons of smart featuresscreen activation – can be a bit hit and miss.
I have been using fitbits for a few years now, so when i saw the garmin vivomove 3s hybrid smartwatch available i couldn’t resist giving it a go to compare the two. To make it easier to read, i will list what i think the positives and negatives are of this watch. -positives-* it looks like a traditional watch but has the features of a smartwatch that we now find it hard to live without* the watch hands tell the time even when the battery is low* it has a digital display that appears when the screen is tapped* the watch tracks a number of things such as sleep, steps, flights of stairs, energy levels, stress levels, oxygen level, hydration levels and heart rate (there’s also the ability to track a menstrual cycle)* when setting a step goal, the watch analyses the number of steps you normally do, and changes your goal accordingly* you can have notifications sent to your phone through bluetooth* pink, rose gold and white are a great colour combination, and i had a compliments immediately on the watch* even though only one strap is provided, the watch strap can fit a number of different wrist sizes* when the watch realises you’re feeling stressed, it offers timed breathing exercises* the watch measures spo2%, which is a premium paid service on fitbit-negatives-* i found the battery life to be a disappointment. I am used to having 5-7 days of battery life, so having to charge the watch every 2-3 days was a bit annoying, especially when i barely used the bluetooth* you’re unable to toggle the type of notifications sent to the watch, its either all or nothing, and to be honest i didn’t really want my junk mail pushed to my phone as a notification* the watch is heavier than other fitness trackers* the stress level measuring was a bit hit and miss, there are more times than most when the watch couldn’t measure my levels as i was too “active” and i ended up taking no notice of it* the garmin connect app isn’t as fun to use as the fitbit app* i found the raise to wake action wasn’t as responsive as i would have liked and i often had to physically tap on the screen for the digital screen to workoverall, i’ve enjoyed using the garmin vivomove smartwatch and it will be hard to go back to a fitbit, especially when i get so many compliments about it. It would make a great present for christmas this year, although its worth keeping an eye out for a deal as it can be out of budget at full price. I have tried to include pictures in my review as i know they’re helpful, although it seems my camera didn’t like the digital display. I hope you found my thoughts helpful :o).
Key specs for Garmin Vivomove 3s Hybrid Smartwatch with Real Watch Hands and Hidden Touchscreen Display, Granite Blue Silicone with Silver Hardware:
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by entering your model number. - Hybrid smartwatches with sophisticated analogue looks and advanced smart features
- Hidden touchscreen display reacts to your movements and is only visible when you need it, Display resolution: 64 x 132 pixels
- Stay connected with smart notifications for incoming calls, text messages, calendar View and more (with a compatible smartphone)
- Connects with your compatible smartphone’s GPS for good accuracy during outdoor walk or run activities; includes additional activity profiles such as yoga, strength, cardio and more
- Effortlessly change your look with industry standard 18 mm quick release watch bands
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4/5 stars – battery life lets it down!
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Good but sore
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Great fitness tracker/smart watch that actually looks like a watch. Great functionality
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Really love this watch, i’ve got the 3s and it is great for reasonably small wrists. The garmin connect app is good and i’ve had no issues syncing this with my lg10 phone.
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