Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
43 mm, Polymer, One sizeProduct details
Thanks to Smart Notifications, you won't miss any news anymore because, for example, calls or messages from your smartphone are displayed directly on the vívoactive 3 Music display. Your data can automatically be synchronized with the Garmin Connect Mobile App, evaluated and graphically displayed.
By measuring the heart rate at the wrist, the VO2max value and the stress level can be calculated. Download training plans to your watch, create or record your own. With a battery life of up to 7 days, a water resistance of up to 50m and quick-change wristbands, this wearable is just as flexible as you and your Active Lifestyle.
With vivoactive 3 Music you can transfer up to 500 tracks directly from your computer or download offline playlists of cooperating streaming services and listen to them anywhere with compatible Bluetooth headphones. With Garmin Pay you can pay directly with your Garmin watch, with integrated NFC, contactless. You can easily leave cash, payment cards and even your smartphone at home.
Garmin Connect IQ App Store offers thousands of free display designs, widgets, and apps to personalize your Garmin. Choose your favorites from a variety of pre-installed sports apps for indoor & outdoor activities such as running, cycling, swimming, yoga, rowing, cardio training, SUP, skiing, golf, stepper and more.
Create or load training plans using the Garmin Connect App. Or record your current strength or cardio training with sentences, repetitions and pauses directly. Also for cycling, swimming or triathlon. With the integrated heart rate monitor on your wrist, you have a complete overview of your current heart rate, the progress during the last 4 hours, as well as the average daily and 7-day value.
Get information about your fitness level and training effect with the features VO2max and fitness age. Or use the Relax Timer to reduce your current stress level with 1-5 minutes of breathing exercises. With Connect Mobile, you get features like Smart Notifications, Weather, Calendar, Find My Phone, LiveTrack, AutoSync, Find My Phone, and more.
In addition to reports, settings and more, the Garmin Connect app allows you to connect with the online community, take on challenges, share awards, post posts in social media and more. Your Garmin records daily fitness data such as steps, distance, floors, intensity minutes, calorie consumption and sleep quality, sets individual daily goals, reminds you of activity and has all the clock functions. Light, slim, waterproof to 50m, up to 7 days battery life, quick change wristbands, 3D Gorilla glass, GPS, with transflective display and ambidextrous alignment as flexible as your Active Lifestyle.
Watch type | Smart watch |
Main functions | Alarm clock, Automatic summertime, Calorie consumption measurement, Datebooks, Find my phone, Heart rate monitoring, Music functionalities, Music storage, Payment system, Pedometers, Sleep recording, Smart notifications, Stopwatch, Timer, Touch screen, VIRB remote control, Weather |
Operating system | Garmin |
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities | Cycling, Fitness functions, Floors climbed, Golfing functions, Intensity minutes, Running, Swimming, VO2max |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Case colour | Black |
Wristband colour | Black |
Item number | 8939487 |
Manufacturer | |
Category | |
Manufacturer no. | 010-01985-02 |
Release date | 13.6.2018 |
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Exact colour description | Black |
Target group | Adults |
Watch type | Smart watch |
Durability | Waterproof (5 ATM) |
Protection type (IP code) | Waterproof |
Operating system | Garmin |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
Main functions | Alarm clock, Automatic summertime, Calorie consumption measurement, Datebooks, Find my phone, Heart rate monitoring, Music functionalities, Music storage, Payment system, Pedometers, Sleep recording, Smart notifications, Stopwatch, Timer, Touch screen, VIRB remote control, Weather |
Outdoor + Leisure functionalities | Cycling, Fitness functions, Floors climbed, Golfing functions, Intensity minutes, Running, Swimming, VO2max |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Heart rate sensor, Temperature sensor |
Type of satellite navigation system | GLONASS, GPS |
Time display | Digital |
Screen technology | LCD |
Display size (inches) | 1.20" |
Image resolution | 240 x 240 pixels |
Wristband colour | Black |
Wristband material | Silicone |
Wristband size | One size |
Strap width | 20 mm |
Strap description | Sports bracelet |
Bracelet changing system | QuickFit (Garmin) |
Strap fastener | Buckle |
Case colour | Black |
Case material | Polymer |
Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Shape of watch | Round |
Case diameter | 43 mm |
Case thickness | 13 mm |
Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Storage capacity | 4 GB |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life (without GPS) | 7 days |
Runtime (in GPS mode) | 0.50 days |
Battery life | 7 days |
Scope of delivery | Quick start guide, USB charging cable |
Weight | 38 g |
Length | 10.10 cm |
Width | 10.10 cm |
Height | 10.10 cm |
Weight | 318 g |
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 7.Huawei1,7 %
- 8.OPPO2 %
- 9.Garmin2,1 %
- 10.Amazfit2,3 %
- 11.Polar2,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 21.Google5 days
- 21.Suunto5 days
- 23.Garmin6 days
- 23.Huawei6 days
- 25.Apple8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 10.Coros4,6 %
- 11.Hama4,8 %
- 12.Garmin5 %
- 12.Samsung5 %
- 14.Xplora5,6 %
The vivoactive 3 Music was really fun in the smartwatch test. If you have a small preference for numbers, you can measure almost everything with the smartwatch. However, the complexity of the watch also makes it a bit awkward to use - I've already rummaged through Garmin's online help once or twice...
- Accurate heart rate measurement with the basic fitness functions
- No automatic sports recognition
- few smart functions
Athletes make a fundamental decision when buying wearables: either for simpler operation with a clear overview or for greater detail and training plans. Test winner Apple has the best wearable in its range and measures heart rate very accurately. But the competition also offers advantages: Samsung's Gear Fit 2 Pro convinces with training instructions while running, Garmin's Fenix 5 Plus offers great...