Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music

43 mm, Polymer, One size

Product details

From the running track to the bakery - the vívoactive 3 Music combines training and payment functions. With built-in GPS, more than 15 pre-installed sports apps, Garmin Pay, and the built-in music player,
you can leave your smartphone and wallet at home.

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.

Key specifications

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

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
010-01985-02
Release date
13.6.2018
External links

Colour

Exact colour description
Black

Target group

Target group
Adults

Watch properties

Watch type
Smart watch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android
iOS

Functions

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

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Screen technology
LCD
Display size (inches)
1.20"
Image resolution
240 x 240 pixels

Wristband properties

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 properties

Case colour
Black
Case material
Polymer
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
43 mm
Case thickness
13 mm

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.2

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4 GB

Power supply

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

Scope of delivery
Quick start guide
USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Weight
38 g

Package dimensions

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.Huawei
  • 8.OPPO
  • 9.Garmin
  • 10.Amazfit
  • 11.Polar

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.Google
  • 21.Suunto
  • 23.Garmin
  • 23.Huawei
  • 25.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sports watches + Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 10.Coros
  • 11.Hama
  • 12.Garmin
  • 12.Samsung
  • 14.Xplora
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood74/100
Without ratingNo rating
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curved.deSingle testReleaseAugust 2019

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...

Good74/100
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Rank 3 out of 6Computer Bild6 WearablesReleaseJune 2019
  • PositiveAccurate heart rate measurement with the basic fitness functions
  • NegativeNo automatic sports recognition
  • Negativefew 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...