Garmin VivoSmart 3

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Garmin VivoSmart 3 and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 75 (out of 100)
User Rating: 3.9 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.6 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 1453

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Provides accuracy with step counting for tracking your daily step rate.
  • The app lets you customize what you want to see and personalize your settings.
  • Easy and fast to recharge for ample functionality and efficiency.
  • The screen is hidden while not in use for battery saving capabilities.
  • Easy to tab and swipe between the various screens and apps.
  • The heart rate data during exercise is accurate when compared to similar watches.

Expert Reviews

  • Slim and very comfortable for all-day use.
  • Features a built-in heart rate monitor for use during a variety of activities.
  • Works well to track reps, sets, and rest times for avid gym-goers.
  • Shows notifications on your phone so you can quickly see any incoming calls or texts.
  • Features stress tracking for additional wellness, a mode that lets you view your heart rate to determine how stressed you are based on the current situation.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The display can be hard to clearly see in direct sunlight, making it difficult for working out during the middle of the day.
  • The build quality is not the highest-quality materials, citing a lack of durability and style.

Expert Reviews

  • Some of the features can be tedious to get to quickly on the watch, making it difficult to use while multi-tasking.
  • The display is not as clear and sharp as some of the competition.
  • Only starts recording your daily casual exercise, like walking, 5-10 minutes after you have started – meaning the daily counter may not be accurate.
  • The design is considered boring and plain by some users.
  • Does not feature any interchangeable or extra bands for complete personalization.
  • Does not contain a GPS, so you can’t track your outdoor runs and bike rides.

Summary:

The Garmin VivoSmart 3 is an easy-to-use, comfortable, and accurate workout tracker that is a good choice for both gym-goers and outdoor endurance athletes. Despite lacking some screen clarity and high-quality materials, this watch can be for those who want an all-day option for walking to work and going to a fitness class.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.