To everyone if you buy this watch and buy some Bluetooth headphone you can do everything with it Because on your watch you can answer calls and change the music so its like an apple watch
Great 👍 video just got my watch and love ❤️ it. Your video was very intuitive and enjoyable learning more on the Garmin features. Happy holidays, stay blessed and safe 🙏🤗
Ionic vs Vivoactive 3 Please! This is what I've learned so far, correct me if I'm wrong but VA3 can connect to ANT+ hr monitors and footpods, etc. and Ionic can not. VA3 gives cadence and recovery times and Ionic does not. VA3 has training programs designed for 5k, 10k etc and Ionic does not (without paying for each) I've got the Surge, had since it was first released, been glitchy whole time and their tech support was useless and after my screen cracked, they just offered a 20% discount on a new one. So I'm prob going VA3 myself though want to wait for a few more real world reviews and also like the extra analytics offered through Garmin that Fitbit doesn't have. Also some early reviews like DCRainmaker and few others showed Garmin to be more accurate HR and GPS (might just be a 'tester unit' that all the reviewes get thing). The Vivoactive 3 also supports standard 20mm quick-release bands so they can be replaced with bands of different colors and materials. Ionic has very few 3rd party bands making custimization tougher. DC Rainmaker just updated the product comparison chart - put VA3 beside Ionic and you'll see the only thing Ionic has the VA3 doesn't is onboard music and VA3 has 24 features Ionic does not! Back you on board music - do people not have an iPod or mp3 player anymore? Who wants to fork out more money on Bluetooth headphones? Personally I think hard core athletes will favor the extra stats and info of garmin as fitbit just hasnt caught up to them.
The design change over the prior VAHR is fantastic. I love the overall look and feel of the watch. The smart functions are uninspired and can't compare with the Apple Watch. If music storage is not a priority this easily betters the Ionic.
My Polar H7 Chest strap is almost always about twice the calorie count as the Vivoactive 3. Wanted to ditch the chest strap but the watch gives me very low calorie burn in my 6 mile daily skate, outdoors
Thanks for the review. I really like this watch but concerned that the sleep tracking is far from accurate. Is this an area that you were able to test? Also will this tracker be compatible with HIIT workouts?
It’s not that hard to have one without the other because of how do you space. I think the Apple three has 32 GB. It doesn’t take a lot of memory to have a card number stored.
I know it looks different "better" than the Vivoactive HR, but functionally is it superior or about the same? I loved my Vivoactive HR, but alas the ocean in Rio de Janeiro loved it better because it ripped it off my arm! I really enjoyed this review. Down to earth ground truth on the functionality..
Yes, using the Navigation feature after saving off your waypoint. There are other videos showing how - it's very easy, but uses a compass and not a detailed feature map, unless you use an app for that. (To my knowledge, Vivo3 does not have built in base maps like other Garmin devices; Edge bike computers, for instance).
I'm a male with small wrists and it fits me much better than my old Fitbit blaze. Might be able to try one on at a best buy or similar if my testimonial doesn't do it for you.
I'm about the same size (height and weight) and I have been wearing mine for over a year. I get a lot of compliments on the watch, and I wear it everywhere, everyday.
Have a vivoactive and dont agree. Side swipe is just annoying. And currently even the second exchange device is annoying me with floors climbed success messages for floors that never happened. Like 3x floors goal met messages 1h after getting up before i even left my apartment. Is this paid advertisement?
Got one, how on earth do you get 'up to 13 hrs' in Gps mode ? Most I get is 6hrs, Also when charging the usb lead comes out very easily! Don't even touch the watch!!
@@obishawnkenobi10593rd party app available on the Connect IQ app store that does open water swimming apps.garmin.com/en-CA/apps/822d7118-a687-46ce-83c4-514764400171 , can't speak to how good it is though.
What you may find attractive in watches, might not be everyone's cup of tea. The vivoactive HR was a rugged watch with a very futuristic look that separated itself from every other smart watch trying to copy the Apple Watches. Just state the facts and specs. Keep your fashion sense for another channel please.
so, how many mac pros you can jam in the background?
me: watch this
Thanks for your informative review. I just got this model from my brother and I'll give it a try in 2020.
To everyone if you buy this watch and buy some Bluetooth headphone you can do everything with it Because on your watch you can answer calls and change the music so its like an apple watch
Garmin has always been awesome with HR functions.
Identity80219 on vivoactive hr its not good. from personal expirience.
Great 👍 video just got my watch and love ❤️ it. Your video was very intuitive and enjoyable learning more on the Garmin features. Happy holidays, stay blessed and safe 🙏🤗
Ionic vs Vivoactive 3 Please! This is what I've learned so far, correct me if I'm wrong but VA3 can connect to ANT+ hr monitors and footpods, etc. and Ionic can not. VA3 gives cadence and recovery times and Ionic does not. VA3 has training programs designed for 5k, 10k etc and Ionic does not (without paying for each) I've got the Surge, had since it was first released, been glitchy whole time and their tech support was useless and after my screen cracked, they just offered a 20% discount on a new one. So I'm prob going VA3 myself though want to wait for a few more real world reviews and also like the extra analytics offered through Garmin that Fitbit doesn't have. Also some early reviews like DCRainmaker and few others showed Garmin to be more accurate HR and GPS (might just be a 'tester unit' that all the reviewes get thing). The Vivoactive 3 also supports standard 20mm quick-release bands so they can be replaced with bands of different colors and materials. Ionic has very few 3rd party bands making custimization tougher. DC Rainmaker just updated the product comparison chart - put VA3 beside Ionic and you'll see the only thing Ionic has the VA3 doesn't is onboard music and VA3 has 24 features Ionic does not! Back you on board music - do people not have an iPod or mp3 player anymore? Who wants to fork out more money on Bluetooth headphones? Personally I think hard core athletes will favor the extra stats and info of garmin as fitbit just hasnt caught up to them.
The design change over the prior VAHR is fantastic. I love the overall look and feel of the watch. The smart functions are uninspired and can't compare with the Apple Watch. If music storage is not a priority this easily betters the Ionic.
My Polar H7 Chest strap is almost always about twice the calorie count as the Vivoactive 3. Wanted to ditch the chest strap but the watch gives me very low calorie burn in my 6 mile daily skate, outdoors
Thanks for the review. I really like this watch but concerned that the sleep tracking is far from accurate. Is this an area that you were able to test?
Also will this tracker be compatible with HIIT workouts?
4:35 Looks like there is a vívoactive® 3 Music ($80 more in my country) now.
It’s not that hard to have one without the other because of how do you space. I think the Apple three has 32 GB. It doesn’t take a lot of memory to have a card number stored.
And they actually thought of treadmill running - apparently after calibrating with an outside run it tracks treadmill well
Does this watch has compass? And also can you custom watch faces? Thank you so much
Yes and yes
You can download an app and you can get almost any app you want, including games
Garmin pay not available yet in Canada (January/2019) really disappointed
Great review
Cover almost information i need to know
Thank you
I know it looks different "better" than the Vivoactive HR, but functionally is it superior or about the same? I loved my Vivoactive HR, but alas the ocean in Rio de Janeiro loved it better because it ripped it off my arm! I really enjoyed this review. Down to earth ground truth on the functionality..
So which i should get the hr or this
Garmin HAS the vivoactive 3 music now......you can load 500 songs into it.
Can you stream Pandora on it though?
great vid ,thanks
i bought this watch and it is very good amzn.to/2BkUSTx
Does it have a breadcrumb tracking for finding your way back?
Yes, using the Navigation feature after saving off your waypoint. There are other videos showing how - it's very easy, but uses a compass and not a detailed feature map, unless you use an app for that. (To my knowledge, Vivo3 does not have built in base maps like other Garmin devices; Edge bike computers, for instance).
Would this watch be too big for a female 65" 130 lbs. and small wrists? Thank you
I'm a male with small wrists and it fits me much better than my old Fitbit blaze. Might be able to try one on at a best buy or similar if my testimonial doesn't do it for you.
I'm about the same size (height and weight) and I have been wearing mine for over a year. I get a lot of compliments on the watch, and I wear it everywhere, everyday.
Omg, Garmin is intentionally removing music playback.. gasp!
Love the off angle camera shots, super trendy!
can you change the display for time, to make it digital?
Yes. You can choose one of the options already loaded on the watch or download one from the IQ store.
I like her forearm hair
Best comment here.
Good review!
Does the VA3 have lap counter like for track running workouts?
Yes it does
Vraagje kan je hier ook gewoon een Coordinaat invoeren in de klok.
Have a vivoactive and dont agree. Side swipe is just annoying. And currently even the second exchange device is annoying me with floors climbed success messages for floors that never happened. Like 3x floors goal met messages 1h after getting up before i even left my apartment. Is this paid advertisement?
Just bought this time will tell.
Time tell what 4 months later
Got one, how on earth do you get 'up to 13 hrs' in Gps mode ?
Most I get is 6hrs,
Also when charging the usb lead comes out very easily! Don't even touch the watch!!
mine doesn't - it stays in very firmly. Sounds like yours is faulty.
Your face is much more present in the video than the actual watch.
how can I add Pilates in my VA3?
Can this watch track open water swimming?
Christopher Galberg no it can’t. The gps turns off.
@@obishawnkenobi10593rd party app available on the Connect IQ app store that does open water swimming apps.garmin.com/en-CA/apps/822d7118-a687-46ce-83c4-514764400171 , can't speak to how good it is though.
Wink at 2:13 lol
Yet another Wink at 4:19 lol
2:14
ce serait bien en français aussi... je ne comprends pas tout
nice name
Why do many of her statements sound like questions?
Ars... ars... ars...
Anybody else having problems with this watch freezing all the time?
I've had mine 2 weeks. Not had this problem. Use it all day everyday
only in the winter while swimming.
Not often, it’s been very stable. Perhaps reboot?
This watch looks likes a expensive lowcost foenix...
Five minutes of discussion of music and mobile pay for a fitness device.
Does this have an oxygen sensor on it?
I dunno
Yes it does.
@@evewood10 thank you.
You're welcome :)
What you may find attractive in watches, might not be everyone's cup of tea. The vivoactive HR was a rugged watch with a very futuristic look that separated itself from every other smart watch trying to copy the Apple Watches. Just state the facts and specs. Keep your fashion sense for another channel please.