What is the difference of the 3 over the sport? I see the 3 counts flights of stairs climbed. But that doesn’t really bother me. I might go with the sport because it’s newer.
Hi, grate review. Just wanted to ask if the watch also notify if there is an incoming call? And are you able to answer it or disregard the call with automated custom preloaded sort messages?
It will buzz to notify. The watch can answer or decline but the call just be taken on the phone. There is no auto reply on Android or iPhone. For texts there is a reply option for Android but not iphone
Shame it doesn't have Garmin Pay. I kind of like the design more than Vivomove 3, but would like the wallet on the wrist. Vivomove 3 has that. I would actually love the comparison video. It seems like there aren't any improvements over the Vivomove 3?
I have the vivomove style and the H.R. sensor isn't very accurate at all. If the 3 is the same H.R. sensor as the style then this one has a big improvement over that.
Great video Des! 👍🏻 Could you please compare this to Whoop 4.0: 1. The sleep & recovery function, eg does it offer same analysis? 2. Form factor. Would this be the smallest/lightest Garmin watch? I’m interested to use this as sleep monitor, so something non intrusive like the Whoop is an important feature. Much appreciated Des. Keep up the good work
Great video, thanks. I'm trying to decide on a casual user smartphone right now and this hybrid looks like a top runner. I'm not a super tech person so something that gives me the safety feature and heart rate would work. I do wish it was a little cheaper but then nothing is anymore. 🙄
Hi Des, Great review thank you. Do you know if this watch can broadcast your HR to a Garmin 830 (see you can see your HR, on the Garmin 830, while you are riding)? If so, can you tell me how to activate? Thanks.
This looks super interesting. I kind of wish there was one or two buttons so that it didn't bring up the screen on raise. (or maybe that's an option) I'm still not a fan of raise to wake on any device. 😬. Still it's a very nice looking device.
How comfortable is this watch sleeping with it ok on? I sleep on my stomach with arms under my pillow so wondered about how comfortable it is? And also accuracy in sleep tracking / sleep stage tracking?
I'm an Arabic speaking person who liked this watch. Well done on the review. My concern though is this watch isn't available in my region yet, so I can get my hands on one to try it first, and the only option for me is to make an international order. Could you help me test whether messages with Arabic texts, calls from contacts with Arabic names work properly on this watch? If so, I would send you a message in Arabic and hear from you what you get there.
Hard to believe only 5 days battery life with such a small screen.... a bit disappointing. Was hoping for much longer and it would have been a no-brainer purchase for me. Back to the search.... Many thanks for these reviews. So hard to choose with all the options these days.
It’s the 3rd Gen Elevate HR sensor. 4th gen is improved but I still think the 3rd gen works pretty well, especially compared to some other smartwatches out there. Thanks John!
Hi. I really like the video. My main question is if you buy the new vivomove sport is the sensors used the same as the vivomove 3 which is 2 years old. I really want one and have watched your video so many times. In Canada, we don't get the sport model until March 31. I can get the vivomove 3 discounted now. Will I regret getting the vívomove 3?
I have a question please If I went for a run. Shall this watch work without a smartphone connected nearby? I mean does it work without a smartphone and later when I reach the phone will it sync the data with the smartphone ?
I know this review is very old - but isnt that correct that if you need to send "Im okay" message after location sent due to emergency, you can only do that with Android phones, not iphone, since this is a message and Iphone users cant reply to texts in the watch?
It does not track your trail of you do but have your phone with you. This watch relies on the phone GPS to track where you run, which is actually saved in the app on the phone, but on the watch itself.
Can i connect headphones to vivomove? I cant find info about it anywhere In oz i cant buy vivoactive3 anymore only the 4 and there is a $200 difference between the move and active
@@Majimbubi He is (and all YTers are) under very strict NDA so they can't say anything about a product until it is introduced by Garmin. The new Fenix and others are on the way! One or two weeks out
www.garmin.com/en-US/p/742133/pn/010-02566-00#specs They should be removable - mentions industry standard 20mm straps on Garmin's website and they were removable for me.
@@DesFit ok thank you. I ordered one but the Garmin website says they can’t be changed maybe I am confused about the watch, names are similar. I have little bird wrists and I don’t want it to do too much but I want accurate sleep tracking hope I made the best choice
They are industry standard 20mm bands so they can be swapped out. Also mentions that on Garmin's website: www.garmin.com/en-US/p/742133/pn/010-02566-00#specs
Apple is ver concerning with their reply policy.The secret smartwatches are always a intersting concept, from the withing to the fossil hybrids. It seems like a lot of imimini on that little secret screen tho( but otherwise you come like the lg or the old my Kronos by complet watches again)...but...the normal watch things are a win tho ....never a dead watch or a big burning eye screen on a date I hate waking up screens or double tapping tho....I just hate it, unless the wrist thing is perfectly smooth
Don't give up man, your videos are great.
the watch hands moving out of the way is a nice touch. I wasn't expecting that
Nice little touch, for sure 👍
Great review. Garmin also has the Vivomove 3S with a 39mm case. And they dropped the price to USD199 for the 3 and 3S, vs 179 for the new Sport
Yup! Forgot to mention the 3S but thanks!
What is the difference of the 3 over the sport? I see the 3 counts flights of stairs climbed. But that doesn’t really bother me. I might go with the sport because it’s newer.
Great job on the review. Simple and to the point. All of your videos that I have watched have been helpful
Glad to help. Thanks!
This is a very nice implantation of a hybrid smartwatch
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic review, thank you.
Thanks!
Nice Rev 👍 I missed a bit the Battery Life Test and comparison to a Finger Sp0² Device , they are relatively cheap .
Excellent demonstration and review! Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Hi, grate review. Just wanted to ask if the watch also notify if there is an incoming call? And are you able to answer it or disregard the call with automated custom preloaded sort messages?
It will buzz to notify. The watch can answer or decline but the call just be taken on the phone. There is no auto reply on Android or iPhone. For texts there is a reply option for Android but not iphone
Shame it doesn't have Garmin Pay. I kind of like the design more than Vivomove 3, but would like the wallet on the wrist. Vivomove 3 has that. I would actually love the comparison video. It seems like there aren't any improvements over the Vivomove 3?
I have the vivomove style and the H.R. sensor isn't very accurate at all. If the 3 is the same H.R. sensor as the style then this one has a big improvement over that.
I like the way you overlay the phone app to demonstrate the phone and watch communicating 👍
Not a fan of this unit. But hey! Here's a like, and a comment. May you survive CES '22 intact, good Sir. :)
All good, and thanks so much for the comment and the like! Decided not to go to CES in person this year, but still very busy!
Great video Des! 👍🏻 Could you please compare this to Whoop 4.0:
1. The sleep & recovery function, eg does it offer same analysis?
2. Form factor. Would this be the smallest/lightest Garmin watch? I’m interested to use this as sleep monitor, so something non intrusive like the Whoop is an important feature.
Much appreciated Des. Keep up the good work
You are the best! Thanks for such a great review.
You’re welcome. Thanks!
Great work Des 🏃🏃
Thanks!
Great review! For me it is super similar to forerunner 45, just with touch… looking forward for the new fenix instead!
Similar functionality but the 45 also has on board GPS. So many options out there! Thanks!
Great video, thanks. I'm trying to decide on a casual user smartphone right now and this hybrid looks like a top runner. I'm not a super tech person so something that gives me the safety feature and heart rate would work. I do wish it was a little cheaper but then nothing is anymore. 🙄
Hey Des, the HR broadcasting, can this be done during a Garmin “activity”? (Asking bc our Vivosmart 4 can’t do this, while other Garmins usually can)
Awesome video! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Hi Des, Great review thank you. Do you know if this watch can broadcast your HR to a Garmin 830 (see you can see your HR, on the Garmin 830, while you are riding)? If so, can you tell me how to activate? Thanks.
This looks super interesting. I kind of wish there was one or two buttons so that it didn't bring up the screen on raise. (or maybe that's an option) I'm still not a fan of raise to wake on any device. 😬. Still it's a very nice looking device.
You can disable the raise to wake if you’d like. Great for people who like 24p! 😉
@@DesFit - those 24p people!
Great video! Thanks
You’re welcome and thanks!
Hey Des, great review as always. Do you know if it's possible to connect the watch to an external heart rate monitor?
How comfortable is this watch sleeping with it ok on? I sleep on my stomach with arms under my pillow so wondered about how comfortable it is? And also accuracy in sleep tracking / sleep stage tracking?
I'm an Arabic speaking person who liked this watch. Well done on the review. My concern though is this watch isn't available in my region yet, so I can get my hands on one to try it first, and the only option for me is to make an international order. Could you help me test whether messages with Arabic texts, calls from contacts with Arabic names work properly on this watch? If so, I would send you a message in Arabic and hear from you what you get there.
I'm waiting for a hybrid watch where the analog portion is done more the old school way with details etc and the digital screen is more colorful.
Hard to believe only 5 days battery life with such a small screen.... a bit disappointing. Was hoping for much longer and it would have been a no-brainer purchase for me. Back to the search.... Many thanks for these reviews. So hard to choose with all the options these days.
Battery 3,5 days
Nice video, Des. Is it the same Heart Rate sensor and sleep tracking as the new Venu Plus 2?
It’s the 3rd Gen Elevate HR sensor. 4th gen is improved but I still think the 3rd gen works pretty well, especially compared to some other smartwatches out there. Thanks John!
@@DesFit I see. Thanks, Des!
Sure thing John!
Thanks for the great review! Does it have a stopwatch function with laps?
Can you run it at the same time as the sport tracking mode? Thanks
THANK YOU!
You're welcome 👍
Does it have Gorrila Glass?
Thanks much 😊
You're welcome 👍
Excellent thanks
Sure thing 👍
Hi. I really like the video. My main question is if you buy the new vivomove sport is the sensors used the same as the vivomove 3 which is 2 years old. I really want one and have watched your video so many times. In Canada, we don't get the sport model until March 31. I can get the vivomove 3 discounted now. Will I regret getting the vívomove 3?
Awesome review. Still waiting for your not a watch review :)
You can actually see the product it in this video when I'm running! ;) Had to re-film that one too - audio issues!
How do you think it compares to the other vivomove watches
Have you tried the vivomove luxe? If so, which one do you think is better?
How does this compare with the vivomove style?
I have a question please
If I went for a run. Shall this watch work without a smartphone connected nearby?
I mean does it work without a smartphone and later when I reach the phone will it sync the data with the smartphone ?
Interesting video. If i may ask is the watch waterproof?
It has a water resistance rating of 5 ATM
Garmin is an amazing company
It would be nice if it had buttons …taping the glass to ‘scroll’ through menus would get tedious.
Useful video but didn't really specify how to use the music widget
Proud GARMIN OP.
This or Forerunner 55? Just want an all round smart watch with occasional running (1-2 times a week + maybe 10km run twice a year)
Should I get this, the vivosmart 5 or the Epix? I can’t decide 🤓
Vivosmart 5 doesn’t exist, at least yet. I wonder if the 4 will be the last… or do you know whether the 5 is coming soon?!?
@@nnjjee1 I’ve seen Garmin reps with it
hows the accuracy of this in comparison to the vivoactive 4, venu 2s, and the vivomove luxe?
Do the hands have lume?
can it be used for hiking, horse riding and rock climbing?
How is the battery life?
I know this review is very old - but isnt that correct that if you need to send "Im okay" message after location sent due to emergency, you can only do that with Android phones, not iphone, since this is a message and Iphone users cant reply to texts in the watch?
I've been researching for awhile now. Can you answer a call with this watch(with bluetooth headphones) and does it have caller ID on who is calling?
So the messages aren't being displayed automatically? You need to click on the watch to see them?
can the watch work without having to conect it to a phone or will it not work?
Is there a rowing machine option?
I want to ask if the smartwatch can display the heart rate chart on its screen
Ilove garmin.
Is it possible to display the weather on the watch face ?
Do Find my phone working with iPhone or only with android phones ?
It works on the iPhone, but the app has to be running. I have tendency to always close my apps. So, it’s useless for me
Do they diskontinued luxe?
Can I get notifications from apps like messenger?
Hi! I would like to ask if it’s possible for this watch to track your distance while walking if you don’t have your phone with you? Thank you
It does not track your trail of you do but have your phone with you. This watch relies on the phone GPS to track where you run, which is actually saved in the app on the phone, but on the watch itself.
Hope it has a second hand
Thanks!
but this watch just refuse to connect to phones for me, no Iphone no Samsung..always Failed to connect, \= returning it.
Is there an Apple Pay option?
Apply pay is only available on Apple devices
Hi I actually cant design between VIVOMOVE and VENU SQ. Which one do you think it is better?
The Venu SQ offers more features 👍
@@DesFit thx!
Sure thing!
Does it have to be connected to a phone all the time?
Only for notifications and tracking speed and distance for outdoor activities.
When i received a text, it no longer has the trash or reply option. Was there a certain setting for that? Mine only has a delete tick
What kind of phone do you have it paired with?
Can i connect headphones to vivomove? I cant find info about it anywhere
In oz i cant buy vivoactive3 anymore only the 4 and there is a $200 difference between the move and active
You won’t be able to connect headphones to the vivomove as it doesn’t have music playback capabilities.
Are you going to review the new garmin instinct?
I've got a super in-depth review of the most recent Instinct Solar here: th-cam.com/video/25SLLheh5Fk/w-d-xo.html
@@DesFit I supposed you had the newly announced one since you have this and the venu 2 plus 😅
@@Majimbubi He is (and all YTers are) under very strict NDA so they can't say anything about a product until it is introduced by Garmin. The new Fenix and others are on the way! One or two weeks out
The elevate 3.0 nooooo. :)
Although not quite as accurate as the 4th generation Elevate HR sensor, still, quite a bit more accurate than some other smartwatches. :)
I can wait for the Fenix 7 video
I read that you can’t change the straps on this one but I just saw you remove one lol?
www.garmin.com/en-US/p/742133/pn/010-02566-00#specs They should be removable - mentions industry standard 20mm straps on Garmin's website and they were removable for me.
@@DesFit ok thank you. I ordered one but the Garmin website says they can’t be changed maybe I am confused about the watch, names are similar. I have little bird wrists and I don’t want it to do too much but I want accurate sleep tracking hope I made the best choice
The 3rd line down on that spec page I just linked mentions Quick Release Bands being 20mm industry standard. Maybe you’re looking at a different page?
@@DesFit thank you, spotted it. I was looking at the wrong page and it’s the vivosport not this one 😂 don’t mind me.
Can I also ask, is the vivomove 3s any better or is it just an aesthetic thing?
It says the straps can’t be changed?
They are industry standard 20mm bands so they can be swapped out. Also mentions that on Garmin's website: www.garmin.com/en-US/p/742133/pn/010-02566-00#specs
I would like to see what new features they come out with for the new Fitbit charge 6
"You can control the music playing on your phone" okay so please show how!
No Garmin Pay😔
The second one!
boom!
Apple is ver concerning with their reply policy.The secret smartwatches are always a intersting concept, from the withing to the fossil hybrids. It seems like a lot of imimini on that little secret screen tho( but otherwise you come like the lg or the old my Kronos by complet watches again)...but...the normal watch things are a win tho ....never a dead watch or a big burning eye screen on a date
I hate waking up screens or double tapping tho....I just hate it, unless the wrist thing is perfectly smooth
The first one!
You wish
We just want the next Fenix line :(
why cant change weather temperature to celcius? noob
Where is the fencing 7? These new garmins are underwhelming
Great review! Thank you.
You’re welcome and thanks!