Garmin Vivoactive 3 is a smart watch with advanced functionality. The device supports contactless payment, is equipped with a variety of sensors to measure all basic parameters. Satellite modules are installed, as well as a capacious battery. An overview of the Garmin Vivoactive 3, as well as the real pros and cons of this model, can be found in the material presented.
The content of the article
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Model overview
- Common parameters
- Functions and sensors
- Appearance
- Battery
- Display
- Pros and cons of the model
Model overview
The package is basic - the watch itself, documents and a charger. When considering the parameters, it is worth examining both the most important properties associated with the system and the display, as well as the functionality.
Common parameters
You can start the review of Vivoactive 3 by looking at the general parameters:
- compatibility with operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows;
- geopositioning by GLONASS and GPS;
- wireless connection via Bluetooth;
- smartphone and watch search function;
- 15 training modes;
- contactless payment NFC and Garmin Pay;
- notification of inactivity;
- SIM cards are not supported.
Functions and sensors
The watch allows you to measure different parameters:
- distance;
- sleep duration and quality;
- steps (number);
- pulse;
- stress and recovery;
- spent kcal;
- temperature.
The device is also equipped with standard sensors for determining the direction (using a digital compass), changing position in space. Set alarm, timer and stopwatch.
Studying the model, it is worth paying attention to the features of monitoring physical activity. In this regard, some users are interested in what it is - move IQ Garmin. This is the name of the function that allows you to automatically determine the model of human activity for 10 minutes or more. Thanks to this, the user receives accurate data on the duration of different activities:
- run;
- walking;
- swimming;
- a ride on the bicycle;
- training on the simulator.
Appearance
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 review includes a review of the appearance and body parameters:
- length 4.3 cm;
- width 4.3 cm;
- thickness 1.2 cm;
- weight 43 g;
- chemically strengthened glass;
- display shape is rounded;
- waterproof housing (standard IP68, 5 bar);
- detachable silicone strap;
- housing made of stainless steel and plastic;
- body silver;
- the strap is white.
Battery
The review of Garmin Vivoactiv 3 also provides for consideration of nutritional parameters:
- battery type Li-Ion;
- maximum duration (idle mode) up to 168 hours;
- wireless charging is not supported.
Display
Also in the Garmin Vivoactive HR review, you need to study the features of the screen:
- touch control;
- resolution 240*240 pixels;
- diagonal 1.52 inches;
- PPI 200.
Pros and cons of the model
If you carefully consider not only the technical parameters, but also user reviews, you can highlight several advantages of this smartwatch model:
- high-quality display;
- choice of 15 training modes;
- you can swim in the water (but it is better not to go to the depth);
- good pedometer sensors (including a floor counter);
- affordable price;
- high-quality data processing thanks to IQ move;
- there is NFC;
- sufficiently capacious battery;
- temperature sensor installed.
But there are also disadvantages:
- rather complicated interface;
- no synchronization with Google Fit;
- no wireless charging.
In general, the model is quite good - many buyers note that even in active mode, the battery lasts for 2-3 days or more. In addition, the watch is unpretentious, can withstand shock and is completely protected from water. The average user rating is 4.4 out of 5.
