Garmin Vivoactive 3 review
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- Garmin OS
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 promises a lot. It's a smartwatch with built-in 'Sports Apps', GPS and a wrist-based heart-rate monitor. The latest version features a round screen, and it's the first Garmin wearable that's Garmin Pay ready. Is the Vivoactive 3 the ultimate smartwatch for fitness fans? You can find out in our full review.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What can it do?
- What's the set-up like?
- What's it like to wear and use?
- How accurate is it?
- What's the battery life like?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
Watch design
- Recently tested
- Type of smartwatchSmartwatch
- Watch operating systemGarmin OS
- Firmware version2.6
- Software version-
- Weight (g)43
- Dimensions - width x thickness (mm)45x49.8x11.6
Test results
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Price updated dailyPrices are ordered from lowest to highest, irrespective of retailer rating, delivery price or stock. We are not able to show every possible online retailer and do not include high street only retailers.
| RetailerRetailer rating | PriceDelivery | In stock | |
|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.co.uk | £149.99Free | Go to store | |
John Lewis & Partners Not rated | £149.99Free | Go to store | |
Argos | £149.99£3.95 | Go to store | |
Amazon Marketplace UK Not rated | £149.99£9.98 | Go to store | |
Maplin Electronics | £159.99Free | Go to store | |
Tech Trial Not rated | £170.78Free | Go to store | |
BT Shop Not rated | £178.99£3.49 | Go to store | |
Currys | £199.00Free | Go to store | |
C.W. Sellors Not rated | £199.00Unknown | Go to store | |
Jura Watches Not rated | £199.00Unknown | Go to store | |
Fitnessdigital Not rated | £200.58Free | Go to store | |
Wiggle Not rated | £219.99Free | Go to store | |
Simply Be Not rated | £219.99£3.50 | Go to store | |
BT Business Direct Not rated | £279.99£6.00 | Go to store |
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