10 reasons to buy the Garmin Vivoactive 3

Garmin - once a sat nav brand - is now a name synonymous with fitness and health focussed wearables. One of its latest products, the Vivoactive 3, seeks to bring many of the features found in its higher-end watches, and put them in a more affordable package. Here are ten reasons why you should consider buying the Vivoactive 3.

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[teresascalia]

These are 10 compelling reasons indeed. I think I just might buy this Garmin Vivoactive 3. Nice gadget!

[mrmath]

Ok so, I bought this watch and I thought the 50 meter under water part was fake but NO it actually broke after being at about 46 meters so it is actually amazing

[ther-wb]

It's kind of the best affordable watch. It has good features and nice quality.

[mozchesk]

Amazing! It's like a million devices in one. The affordability and battery life are bonus.

[davidmureithi]

I like the angles of the images in this video. It makes the watch even more stunning.

[maurycheskes]

That is one sexy watch! Looks like it is easy to learn for new users and great for multi-tasking, exercise and durability.

[the_cloud]

The watch is more of health guiding. I like it's versatile fitness and the quality that comes with Garmin

[annamariamazzotta]

I bought it before watching this video man. I can see the future.

[mathopakgobe]

Very informative short video, straight to the point ...

[almaprescillas]

The best smart and running watch I love it...

[JoseReyes-yyqs]

Is this the same Vivoactive 3 Music Smartwatch? What are the major differences?

[johnmanley]

It's a really nice watch. It's much more comfortable and nicer looking than its predecessor, the VAHR

[wtm]

Will this calculate your Vo2 Max? And when playing music through Bluetooth head phones can you leave your phone at home and go for a run with music playing through your watch?

[xyzealot]

Really nice quick review, just what I was looking for 👍

[kitsilanomusician]

It's a good watch but I wish it had an open water swimming activity option. I have to select walk & then edit it to swim in Connect & Strava later every time.

[joannawest]

My Vivo active 3 will not let me swipe from the watch face to my steps or other things. It used to but now not. If I swipe on the clock face or on the side button it springs back. It still records all my data but I have to keep on going to my iPhone to check how many steps I have done. Can somebody help me?? thanks Jo

[zalle]

Hi, does it give you acurate coordinates? Will I know if Im moving if Im in a boat?

[hasbucket]

Looks good. But I've had so many problems with this watch. Had it for about 6 months.
Sync-problems, showing the correct time and the touch screen that always
triggers. The touchscreen activates all the time. A slight touch or a
drop of water. If I don't lock the screen the watch is doing something
different every time I look at it.
It's vibrating all the time and says "GOAL!" even though I'm just home with my children. Its driving me mad!
I will not buy a Garmin again.

[leekachong]

This gadget looks really cool! All the features look so great, though it's not affordable for me, I think those who can afford to pay it will find this very good use.

[luffyzorro]

This watch is very cool. I can see sports buff going crazy about this. When is it coming out though?