VivoActive 3 Review - Touchscreen, SideSwipe, Software + Interface TUTORIAL (EP2)
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- In Episode 2 of the VivoActive Review Series, let's take a detailed look at the touchscreen, SideSwipe and software and how you interact with the VivoActive 3.
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Thanks for your quality content, honestly this was so helpful! My husband loves his 935 for ironman training, i HAD a vivioactive HR for about 13 months before it was full F.U.B.A.R!!! Setting up my Vivioactive 3 today, and this whole series (including the compare and contrast!) has been so helpful! We almost got the Fenix 5 but now even MORE excited for this watch. THANK YOU!
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Your vívoactive 3 series really helped me make a decision. I ordered one the other day.
I enjoy your content. Keep up the good work!
+Rhombus awesome! Enjoy! Next episode is coming in a few days but it’s a great device. Thanks again!
Dude you deserve so many more subscribers!! Such high quality videos!
Thanks man! I'm getting there...just getting started ;) Tell your friends!
You're reviews are so well done and thorough. Thank you!
Thanks so much! This video was an early one of mine, too!
Thank you for this review series. I am confident to buy this watch now with no inhibitions.
After being with fitbit for about 3 years I jumped ship. While an older model and certainly not the Fenix or forerunner series the current sale price of 130 at Target makes the Vivoactive 3 a steal and great entry level activity watch. I love this watch!! So much more depth, insights, features, integration with strava and so much more!
Love your videos. Thanks for posting. My garmin vivo screen looks dull. Not vibrant like your videos or garmon ads. Is there a setting other than brightness effecting this?
Was thinking of buying a Suunto Spartan Trainer but the WA3 seems to be the one!
Big thank you. Your videos are the most helpful that I could find for deciding if to by this watch
Thanks, I'm trying to really differentiate myself from a lot of other reviewers.
Great detailed review as always
Gentlemen, you are both very detailed and informative. A refreshing difference from the many "15 minutes of Famer's" out there who are disorganized and don't really know the products they are presenting. Keep up the great reviews. As a sidebar if you want great car reviews check out "Alex on Autos" as he explains the details clearly and concisely like you both. Take care
Thanks Slice for the nice comments. Desfit and I are trying to bring in a new style of reviews. We also try and offer a different perspective and doing our best to ensure little overlap and whilst we are “competitors” we like to play nicely together as at the end of the day its about the viewers getting good information.
Would love to know if it can track short runs, i.e. 400meters-800 meters. Thank you!
Hi Buddy
Are we able to edit the exercise type detected from within the watch during strength training?
I am so getting this device. What a great and informative video. Keep up the great work! :)
+Yesenia Guevara Thank you! Enjoy!
I'm undecided whether to buy vivoactive 3 or fr 735 xt. I do not do triathlon and my activities are running, gym, hiking and swimming.
What do you recommend considering that now the price is the same?
Thank you
Roberto
Can we take manual laps with the button during running activity? I read somewhere that it is not possible (we can see in your video that the button is dedicated to start and stop the recording). Is it also the case during a workout? I would like to use the watch for interval running on the track. It requires to take manual lap every 200m or 400m. Is there a way to do this?
I would like also to know if we can easily acess to the music widget during an activity? On my Vivoactive 1 I have to come back on the main screen (clock) by a long press on the screen (difficult to do during sport) and then swipe left. Futhermore the widget disappears after 10 seconds... thank you!
Another question - I can't seem to find this in anything from Garmin but I was wondering if the sleep tracker on this watch provides some sort of rating for the quality of sleep? I've transitioned from a samsung watch and it provided a percent which meant if you had a good quality sleep. Can't seem to find that anywhere
Great review in particular touch screen when it is wet and specific details in the views.
Thanks! I definitely like to get into those details. Next episode won't be as long a wait :)
Hello im arjay from the philippines im just planning to buy my first garmin what which is bigger forrunner 40 or vivoactive 3? Does vivoactive 3 has gps route on watch? Thank you sir. God Bless
Just got the Fitbit ionic and I’m a little disappointed with it. Most of the features advertised don’t work here in the UK. Don’t know if to hold on to it and waste for updates. Or change to either this or the Samsung gear sport. Can anyone advise?
Thanks
Great job amigo! very well done!
Thanks!
Did anyone encounter problem when you choose activity>more>create>other(and it's frozen here, can reproduce the same problem easily). I always have to reset my watch because it won't go anywhere.
I purchased my girlfriend this watch and noticed there’s no hiking activity unless I’m missing something. Does the Vivoactive 3 have a hiking activity
Good video. I'm interested if you can add other sports. I would like to measure it speed inline skating?
nordnung Hey dude, I don’t have one yet but it looks like you van create your own activities, or download other peoples’ templates.
Hey Des, since you have experience with the Apple watch as well: how is the vibration motor compared to the taptic feedback on apple's watch? I didn't like that it still makes a lot of noise with previous iterations, the Apple version is much much more covert.
+Mathias Rhein I have to agree. I also like the variability of the haptic feedback as well on the Apple Watch.
Question - do you know of if we can turn of the always on display on this watch?
I can't seem to find anything about it anywhere.
Thank for your videos. Your thorough reviews help in making a decision on which watch is best for anyone's lifestyle
No way to turn off the display entirely, but you can turn down the brightness.
Still very interested how it compares to the 735xt 935 and off course fenix5. In the edge of buying one and I thought I made up my mind on the Fenix but doubt set in.
+Bas Engelblik I’ve not used a 735 but in no way is the VA3 comparable to a 935 or Fenix. Completely different category of activity trackers.
Thank you SO much for this great video, can't wait for the next one!
Edit:Is there an option to turn off the GPS completely to save on battery?
+Arcade Party GPS is off unless you start an activity that uses GPS. And also thanks so much!
Great Video, Des. Thanks ! Which one of the two would you recommend in 2020, VivoActive 3 or Forerunner 45 ? Also, here is India they are selling VivoActive 3 Element. Any idea how is it different from VivoActive 3.
The Element doesn't appear to have a pool swimming profile according to the specs page, whereas the the standard vivoactive 3 that's available in the states does. There may be other nuance differences but that was the biggest thing that stood out comparing the specs. The vivoactive 3 (not the Element) has more sport profiles to choose from than the 45, but I tend to prefer the 5 physical buttons of the 45 vs the touchscreen + 1 button on the VA3, especially in sports scenarios. Thanks!
Can you flip the watch to wear it either direction? I want to wear it on my left wrist, but don't want the button on my 'hand side'.
Yup!
So far I like it
Not as bulky as my F3Hr
Wish the bands were just little bigger but for smaller wrist it works great.
I had to shut off the side swipe. And it right I've had my phone music start when I was in the shower scared the crap out of me. All of a sudden I heard talking and then rap music started
Ha! That's funny about the rap music! Ditto on SideSwipe. Awesome idea. Not so great when the touchscreen works as well as it does. I definitely like how light it is and it's making my 5X feel like a brick on my arm.
Are you able to disable Bluetooth on the watch?
Yes u can on the watch
+Arcade Party the Phone connection on the Controls menu turns off Bluetooth
Hello, excuse me but does it look too small on large wrists? I am trying to decide buying either Fenix 3 HR or VA3. Garmin Pay is not interesting for me and I am focusing on gym stats.
Hi DesFit, great video, how do you think this watch stacks up against the forerunner 235? This is as someone who would use it primarily for running (races and training sessions), but also pool swimming and cycling as well as gym workouts. Also for me a huge factor is size as i have tiny wrists so something that looks and feels slim and sleek would really help. :)
Thanks! For you, I would actually tend to lean towards the 235 as it sounds to me that you are a bit more serious than maybe what the VA3 was designed for. Weight and dimensions are nearly identical so I don't think you could go wrong with either with that in mind since both are quite svelte in my opinion.
Ok cheers, would you mind telling me how the 235 is more tailored to serious training? I cant really understand the difference (this is from someone who has never had a gps watch so i may be being stupid here). Btw thanks for replying so fast
Awesome video. What happened to your intro? Des, can you show what a notification like a test email looks like? Do you get the whole email or just the opening line on the watch? Look forward to the next updates!
+John Manley haha I knew you’d say something. I’m still uncomfortable saying it :) Will do in regards to the notifications...another episode. Thanks again John!
DesFit Take credit. You're doing the work. This is more and more looking like a good choice for me. I like the do everything aspect of the Apple Watch, but I don't have an iPhone. I also like the always on screen. More smartwatches should opt for these e-ink, long battery life screens.
DesFit Thanks!
Me again. I am interested in this device but want to know more about how I can use it for strength training. Is it best to use an HRM and use this for timing the workout? I use Jefit for tracking my workouts now. Thx
Will go over that in my Gym Activities episode coming soon. The automatic rep counting is OK, but the touchscreen really helps with how you interact with the device.
Jon Rubel don't get this for weightlifting hr moniter is not good for strength training and the rep thing can be inaccurate. Use it for running or biking
Is it true, they don't have tennis as a listed sport option? I've read that in a few places and find it hard to believe.
Also I'm reading there is no way to manually indicate you've completed a non standard length lap on the VA3?
On Polar I could just press a button and count anything I wanted as a "lap". Seems dumb you have to "upgrade" to a fenix etc. just to be able to do something so simple.
+Arcade Party apparently the next firmware update will have a manual lap option. I don’t generally comment on beta firmware but let’s hope it will come out soon. And no, no tennis from what I have seen.
@Desfit, I have a question to ask you. I have reached an impasse in deciding between VA3 and Fenix 3 HR. I live in Canada. So the VA3 retails for 429 CAD ( SLATE / GREY ) and the Fenix 3 HR for 539 CAD. I am currently using a Fitbit Blaze and for bored of it. So features price point which one should I go for, I mean its only $100 diff. I am not a fan of Garmin pay either. Is automatic rep count really a big deal. Please let me know. Thanks a ton.
Also, Thank you for taking your time in explaining in detail with regards to VA3, I really appreciate it. Wonderful review.
Thanks a bunch. There's lots more to come, but I think I could address your question now. If you're bored with your FitBit, I think the VA3 would not be a significant upgrade. Rep counting is not that accurate, unfortunately. Tested over a dozen times and it's about 80-90% accurate (ex. registers 11 out of 12 reps), which means you will have to edit your rep counts almost every set. I am in the same camp as you in regards to Payments...not an important feature. As you may have seen with my other Garmin videos, I am a big fan of the fenix 3HR and if I didn't get a 5X, I would most definitely still be using it. I have not utilized maps enough to justify the 5X, to be perfectly honest.
DesFit what a swift reply. I just wanna admit that you are one of the few youtubers who actually response to my queries unlike other people. So I guess for me as if now fenix 3 hr it is, as I have to get used to the buttons that's all. Is it easy getting used to ??
FYI, I was on phone with Garmin , they told me that the auto rep. Count is also coming to fenix 3 hr. I saw your other video where you had mentioned about it coming to forerunner 935 and fenix 5. Many thanks for reciprocating.
+abhinav prasad Very easy to get used to. A different experience than touchscreens, but the nice thing is you don’t have to look at your watch to actually perform functions. I won’t promise replying to all comments, but I’m trying my hardest.
DesFit I would most definitely go through your videos of fenix 3 hr after I purchase the watch in a couple of days. That price I mentioned is for the sapphire model. I would share my experience thanks.
All of your navigation examples are shown holding the device. What about when it's on your wrist? (Unless this happens after I paused)
Easy to navigate through the device either way. They did a good job with the interface.
When I was out mtb I had no issues with swiping the screen and start and stopping while riding.
Right on!
Best review for this fitness watch!
+Carlos Morales and I’m not even done yet! Thanks!
Is episode 3 coming?
+poornapragna l s nah, I just decided to give up. Kidding! Had to test a few more things and it should be up Friday mid day! It will be worth the wait! Thanks for your patience.
whens ep3 coming out?
+Ozan Unal tomorrow. Stay tuned!
The rep counter and stair climber counter are both horribly off. I did 20 push-ups and it only counted 4-5. I climbed at least 20 flights worth of stairs and it only got me at 9 and had to tried multiple times just to get 12 total. I am really thinking about returning this as GPS is also not the best for me(not a fan it saying I was in the alley when I was not. Kind of looking at the Samsung Gear sport as I hear the rep counting on that is more accurate, as is GPS. Then again HR accuracy on Gear devices is a big unknown.
+Tanya Bakerwitz Push ups wont register a movement unfortunately since your body is moving and not your wrist. I’m not sure of any wrist based device that could properly track that. But with that being said, rep counting still is hit and miss. Floors climbed has also notoriously been an issue with a lot of wearables (not just Garmin) since all of them rely on altimeters that don’t work as well indoors. Outdoors nearly all of them work well. In regards to GPS, you may have a faulty unit. This happens occasionally so you should try to get a replacement. Good luck!
This was my replacement unit, so maybe it's a software or hardware batch issue? I dunno, but I am not liking the fact that GPS is off by that much for me, which might not bode well for my hikes. And from the videos I have seen the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier can do push-up rep counting, and lunges too.
+Tanya Bakerwitz Sorry your experience is so poor. Best of luck with the Samsung’s!
Got the Gear S3 Frontier, as the Sport, which is the same size as the VA3 & rated at 5atm vs ip68, isn't out yet. But, so far I am liking the activity features more, and it's more accurate at catching how many flights I have gone up(pending it's a 10ft change min) than the VA3. Can't speak for the HR, but compared to a dedicated blood pressure monitor it's only 3-5bpm possibly consistently. Display is also way nicer, which will of course affect battery life, but reviews say it's 2-2 1/2 days vs 3 days I was getting on the VA3.
Thanks to a super awesome store credit from Best Buy, I now have the VA3. Here is what the Apple Watch lacks: always on screen, ability to view past activities in-watch, seeing heart rate zones, more sports profiles , a much better battery, etc... Ah, Garmin. I shouldn't have doubted you.
+John Manley Congrats! And not being an iPhone owner, you probably made the right choice. Enjoy!
DesFit Thanks, Des!
I just bought this watch based on your reviews but I'm 100% disappointed. The screen is super dim and nothing like what you show in the video. I don't know if it's the bright light you're shining on the screen or what but the promo photos and most RUclips videos make this watch look great and it does not.
Wish I saw this video before I purchased it. One button is not good.
For real. Funny you mention this as I was thinking about doing an opinion piece about touchscreens vs buttons. #savethebuttons
DesFit for some reason one button overuse made water inside when I shower. Bluetooth got slow then it just died. 😭
Whatever you said is ok , but from my experience of 6 months this is pure garbage . From changing clock face by itself , setting alarm by itself , setting timer by itself , pure battery life .....