i have been using a VA3 Music for 3 years and bought a VA4 last week. 2 things you didn't mention that I like: the 2nd button and the wider (22mm) strap.
I was able to purchase this for pretty cheap and thanks to this awesome review that I opted on getting this over the Vivo 4 even though that one was on sale also but I just needed something to tell my HR, Steps and do speed walks. I have a Garmin 130 that I use for cycling. So far so good. Not as pretty as the Venu on the display but not disappointing either. For what its doing, its great. Also, the cheap price gives me tranquility as to not worrying too much if it was to get bang up or scratched if that were to happen by accident, although I like to take care of my stuff.
Video well laid out and presented, you can tell you put thought into the content before filming and editing. Great job👍. This is coming from a fellow youtuber. I just bought a second hand vivoactive 3 off ebay for a decent price so looking forward to it. So far I like the Garmin ecosystem. I have the Edge 130 plus and varia radar tail light both of which I recently got. I wanted to get a heart rate monitor and that's where the vivoactive 3 comes in. I could have gotten a chest strap but I'm a geek at heart and love tech on my wrists and many of the Garmin watches broadcast the HR through ANT+ to other devices so it serves as a HR monitor and a smartwatch I can wear everyday.
I've had my V3 since 2017. The screen has become foggy, and is annoying to read, but not difficult by any means. When it finally breaks fully, I'll just get another 3. Thanks for the review.
so my 2015 VA3 seems to be biting the dust (really hard time charging) but I'm 68 and don't like (too much) change. I like the colorful screen options of the 3 and I like being able to log in and pay with my watch when I leave my phone/wallet in the car or home. Can I still do those with the 4? Also is it the same charger?
Hi, pls advise - I'm not a fan of Apple Products,more of an Android user. I have a iWatch 6,which I want to exchange for Samsung-3 or Garmin vivo3/4 Very confusing ! I run a bit(5-21 Kms) and Cycle a bit( may be approx 200-250kms).. which one should I chose !
There is no space . Nasa lied aboit space exploration. Your watch gps and phone only connects to phone transmission. towers . But thanks for the review .
Hi friend. Generally speaking, is touchscreen a good thing for smart watches or will there be many instances where it would be disadvantageous to the wearer? thank you
Good work Eric, really helpful 🥂
i have been using a VA3 Music for 3 years and bought a VA4 last week. 2 things you didn't mention that I like: the 2nd button and the wider (22mm) strap.
I was able to purchase this for pretty cheap and thanks to this awesome review that I opted on getting this over the Vivo 4 even though that one was on sale also but I just needed something to tell my HR, Steps and do speed walks. I have a Garmin 130 that I use for cycling. So far so good. Not as pretty as the Venu on the display but not disappointing either. For what its doing, its great. Also, the cheap price gives me tranquility as to not worrying too much if it was to get bang up or scratched if that were to happen by accident, although I like to take care of my stuff.
Video well laid out and presented, you can tell you put thought into the content before filming and editing. Great job👍. This is coming from a fellow youtuber.
I just bought a second hand vivoactive 3 off ebay for a decent price so looking forward to it. So far I like the Garmin ecosystem. I have the Edge 130 plus and varia radar tail light both of which I recently got. I wanted to get a heart rate monitor and that's where the vivoactive 3 comes in. I could have gotten a chest strap but I'm a geek at heart and love tech on my wrists and many of the Garmin watches broadcast the HR through ANT+ to other devices so it serves as a HR monitor and a smartwatch I can wear everyday.
Thanks for the kind words!
I've had my V3 since 2017. The screen has become foggy, and is annoying to read, but not difficult by any means. When it finally breaks fully, I'll just get another 3. Thanks for the review.
That was very helpful, thanks!
so my 2015 VA3 seems to be biting the dust (really hard time charging) but I'm 68 and don't like (too much) change. I like the colorful screen options of the 3 and I like being able to log in and pay with my watch when I leave my phone/wallet in the car or home. Can I still do those with the 4? Also is it the same charger?
Tks very clear ...
I want the vivoactive 3🙂😉
Hi, pls advise - I'm not a fan of Apple Products,more of an Android user. I have a iWatch 6,which I want to exchange for Samsung-3 or Garmin vivo3/4 Very confusing ! I run a bit(5-21 Kms) and Cycle a bit( may be approx 200-250kms).. which one should I chose !
Is there a way to just add my mp3 music into this watch instead of Garmin express please help.
Sorry, Garmin Express is the only way to add music.
There is no space . Nasa lied aboit space exploration. Your watch gps and phone only connects to phone transmission. towers . But thanks for the review .
I bought the 3 with music for $107 before tax.
Hi friend. Generally speaking, is touchscreen a good thing for smart watches or will there be many instances where it would be disadvantageous to the wearer?
thank you
I've found that trying to use the touchscreen while swimming is a task in itself
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