Garmin fēnix 3, Silver - 2024 report by Whydis

Garmin fēnix 3, Silver

Style:Without Heart Rate Monitor  |  Color:Silver (Red Band)  |  ...

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Battery life

(20 reviews)
Use

(7 reviews)
Product

(23 reviews)
Look

(22 reviews)
Feature

(23 reviews)
Design

(10 reviews)
Band

(24 reviews)
App

(14 reviews)
Datum

(20 reviews)
Display

(13 reviews)
Garmin

(23 reviews)
Gps

(36 reviews)
Star

(7 reviews)
Bite

(5 reviews)
People

(8 reviews)
Weight

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Reviews around battery life (5.00 of 5)

  • Battery life, which I thought would be terrible, is actually great.
  • Battery life is great if you turn off Wifi Auto Upload.
  • Battery life is great if you turn off Wifi Auto Upload.
  • The battery life is great, I get about 5 % discharge a day if I never use the gps and about 10 % a
  • The battery life is great (around 7 days) and it keep track for all the things that I need
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Reviews around use (5.00 of 5)

  • Garmin has acknowledged that the device needs GPS to provide more accurate data and recommended the use of a foot pod
  • I've been using for a few months now and liking it more as I use it more...recommend to anyone !
  • Changing from one to the other is fairly easy using the supplied tools
  • I got this for my husband, but he didn't feel like he would get enough use out of it, so he gave it to me instead.
  • Easy to sinc with PC or wifi using the Garmin Connect app.
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Reviews around product (4.73 of 5)

  • All in all, it's a great product, definitely look no further, it's a smart watch with a great look, and awesome training tools!
  • This product is awful
  • I've been using this bundle for 9 months already, the product is really cool and have tons of features I use to practice several sports, like Mtb, running, skiing, hiking and watersports
  • Great product and the best choice for this type of watches
  • Awesome product, I regret not buying the complete kit with heart rate monitor though.
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Reviews around look (4.72 of 5)

  • But it's a gorgeous looking watch, and the first 'wear everyday'
  • This is the perfect addition/accessory to this watch for a classier/work look.
  • A quick look at the Garmin forums will confirm the problems
  • My titanium watch is light weight and it has an elegant and classy look
  • I think this is the best looking fitness watch out there.
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Reviews around feature (4.49 of 5)

  • It has great features both as a smartwatch and as a sports watch
  • When you install some of the user created watch faces, you get some great features including not just a step monitor but also a reminder if you don't move much for too long.
  • Smart watch features are nice - not the primary selling point but a definite bonus.
  • But with this feature not working
  • I like all the features and the ability to get additional apps
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Reviews around design (4.40 of 5)

  • The Fenix 3 smart watch is a very sleek, well designed tool for people who want to track their activities throughout the day or during different work outs
  • For watches that are designed primarily for function, it's as stylish as any I've seen
  • FIRST ADVENTURE SPORT TRAINING GARMIN GPS/GLONASS WATCH, uncompromising performance meets uncompromising design
  • but you couldn't come up with a better design for the back of the watch?I'd like to give it 4 stars
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Reviews around band (4.26 of 5)

  • Cheapest leather band imaginable that comes with a "made in china" sticker on it.
  • Leather is the closest to an elegant band, but is not water resistant.
  • I ordered the leather watch band with this watch also and I love it!
  • But, both bands are included so if it bothers you just use the band you find most comfortable.
  • love the watch, hate the stupid band that holds it to my arm, because it didn't last 9 months.
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Reviews around app (4.16 of 5)

  • The available apps are surprisingly useful but the selection is limited
  • My concern for it is that, at the moment the connect IQ apps are still very limited and somewhat buggy and sometimes cause the watch to reset
  • There are sooo many available apps and widgets that can be downloaded to satisfy any activity you do
  • , I had no trouble finding some really neat apps that were compatible with my iPhone.
  • Plus now with the apps/widget platform you can add all kinds of cool apps, watch faces, etc.
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Reviews around datum (4.12 of 5)

  • Not worth the $600 but it is a beautiful watch, just poor execution if you actually want accurate data.
  • Once you get used it, not a big deal, and the trade off is good data
  • I've had in the past is the heart rate monitor collecting clearly inaccurate data.
  • The running function is great give really good data during and after runs
  • It had really improved my training with the useful data shown
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Reviews around display (4.10 of 5)

  • I like the watch however the display should be brighter and the watch could be a little more user friendly navigating through all the screens
  • While a feature is that you can change the watch face styles and event create your own, I like the seconds displayed constantly and that only happens while using the Garmin built in watch faces
  • The display is do dim with such poor contrast that it's illegible indoors.
  • but there does not seem to be an actual real time display of your HR available on the watch
  • Display may be hard to read without backlight in some situations, though it's fine in daylight5
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Reviews around garmin (3.56 of 5)

  • We have this watch and two Garmin vivoactives in the household and needless to say we won't be buying anything Garmin makes ever again
  • I have never had issues up until now and this is also the most expensive Garmin watch I have ever owned.
  • So iPhone will glitch up your Garmin because they want you to buy the Apple watch
  • Garmin apparently dropped support for mapping in the fenix 3, so you can't visually view routes in the watch
  • , Garmin literally refuses to sell you maps to use with their software if you don't own the right hardware
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Reviews around gps (2.82 of 5)

  • I don't give it 5 stars because of following: The GPS is slow somehow
  • When you review the stand alone Fenix 3 microsite, you would think this is the most amazing GPS based uber watch ever
  • I do not know enough to speculate on the cause, but I can confirm from detailed experience that the GPS is inaccurate and unreliable, especially in areas with tree cover (see some photos below for examples, and no, we did not randomly run up and down the slopes off the trails).Garmin has, in my opinion, a terrific package and set of features that would make this watch the hands-down best-of-breed were it not for this issue
  • I am compelled to downgrade this rating to reflect the fatal flaw of this watch: its hopelessly inaccurate GPS chip.
  • it`s the best gps watch in the market hands down, a little bit bulcky but who cares.
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Reviews around star (2.82 of 5)

  • He loves the two bands as he uses the leather for work and the rubber for weekends.
  • ** Losing a few stars.
  • Again five stars on this product, definitely worth the money.
  • ** Losing a few stars.
  • I previously owned the Forerunner 620 which I loved (4 stars) and unfortunately the watch met an unfortunate end (left it on the top of my car); so I decided to upgrade.
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Reviews around bite (1.54 of 5)

  • When I got this watch, I was a bit skeptical about it, as I could recall one review video showing that the Fenix 3 HR watches do not have "Sapphire" written on them at the back
  • It is not merely that the watch deviates a bit from the actual trail, nor is it the case that the Fenix 3 suffers from the inaccuracy inherent in all GPS devices, instead it is subject to frequent and significant errors in measuring distance (off by, literally, a mile or more in a typical day of hiking) and in tracking one's route
  • The bezel does get scratched a bit but nothing to gnarly
  • Switching between the two bands is not done quickly, you need two screw drivers (included), I be a bit afraid on losing a nut or one of the screw
  • I have one reservation, I can't tell for sure, but it seems that at the edges of the sapphire lens, when looking at certain angles, it looks like there is a little bit of air

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Reviews around people (1.33 of 5)

  • I've seen in other reviews that people have had problems with the screen scatching easily and that in itself almost made me not buy it, but I've had mine for 4 months and wear it daily and it hasn't scratched once
  • I had a samsung gear S before this watch, and I hated the touch screen and all the people who stopped me and wanted to know what my watch was.
  • Go check the garmin support forums, but more and more people are having issues.
  • If I had to hazard a guess, I'd bet that some senior executive whose bonus depended on an unrealistic release date he or she promised without consulting the technical people, forced this watch to be released before it was really ready
  • People also have reported that it loses GPS track under trees - they have much older devices that have no problem with this.
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Reviews around weight (1.00 of 5)

  • After wearing the watch for a few days, neither the weight nor the bulk bother me like I feared they might
  • My wife is a smaller frame female and did not like the size and weight on her wrist when she tried it on
  • I am also weight conscience as my daily dress watch is titanium, but the weight of the Fenix 3 is not at all unwieldy as I had feared.

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More about Garmin fēnix 3, Silver

  • Style:Without Heart Rate Monitor  |  Color:Silver (Red Band)  |  Product Packaging:Standard Packaging Uncompromising Multisport Training GPS Watch Stainless Steel EXO antenna with GPS + GLONASS support for fast fix and accuracy 1.2-inch sunlight readable color Chroma display Fitness training features like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor (when used with a heart rate monitor¹) Outdoor navigation features like 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer, TracBack and Sight’n Go Connect IQ compatibility for customized apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields fēnix 3 is the rugged, capable and smart multisport training GPS watch
  • With feature sets for fitness training plus feature sets for outdoor navigation, fēnix 3 is ready for any training activity and competition
  • Access to the Connect IQ platform allows customization of watch faces, data fields, widgets and activities
  • And, fēnix 3 is a thin, light multisport training GPS that won’t slow you down whether for training or every day use
  • Serious Style That Stands Up to the Roughest Conditions fēnix 3 is available in 3 bold models: gray with high-strength, scratch resistant, crystal and black band; silver with red band; and the premium sapphire model with a stainless steel band and sapphire lens
  • Each watch features a protective stainless steel bezel and buttons, and reinforced housing for extra durability
  • A sunlight-visible high-resolution color Chroma display with LED backlight lets you access your data in any light
  • fēnix 3 is water rated 100 meters and has a battery life of up to 50 hours in UltraTrac mode, 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 3 months in watch mode (all depending on settings)
  • Advanced Fitness Metrics fēnix 3 is packed with training features to tell you about your form and fitness
  • The first is the VO2 max estimator
  • When used with a heart rate monitor¹, fēnix 3 crunches data, including your running speed, beats per minute and heart rate variability to estimate the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute
  • Track changes to your VO2 max to see your fitness gains and to compare with your peers
  • Other fitness metrics include recovery advisor with a recovery timer and recovery check, plus a Race Predictor, which estimates your ideal finish time based on your current VO2 max number
  • Running Dynamics Features fēnix 3 incorporates sophisticated Garmin running watch feedback on your running form by reporting multiple metrics
  • When used with the HRM-Run monitor¹, fēnix 3 reports your cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time
  • These metrics are called running dynamics, and they affect your running economy
  • Swim Profile and Ski-board Mode The fēnix 3 isn’t just for running; special feature sets help swim training and skiing too
  • Borrowing from the Garmin Swim, fēnix 3 tracks your distance, pace, stroke count and more
  • You just tell fēnix 3 the size of the pool you’re swimming in and begin your workout
  • Ski-board mode puts speed, distance, vertical drop and an automatic run counter (with Auto Pause for the lift line) and more at your fingertips
  • You can even use your fēnix 3 as a glove-friendly remote, via ANT+, for the VIRB and VIRB Elite action cameras
  • Navigate Your Way No other navigator GPS plus ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) wristwatch offers you the combined training functions and our leading GPS technology
  • fēnix 3 provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities to guide you on and off the beaten track
  • Its built-in sensors provide information on heading, elevation and weather changes
  • It records a GPS track log creating a “bread crumb trail” as you move
  • It also allows you to mark locations, such as a start/finish line, course checkpoint, or a campsite, vehicle or other point of interest
  • With fēnix 3, you can create and follow courses, mark up to 1,000 locations and store up to 10,000 track points and navigate to them
  • Plan trips and share adventures with friends and family using BaseCamp
  • fēnix is equipped with both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart capabilities to wirelessly share locations, routes and geocaches
  • Altimeter, Barometer and Compass fēnix 3 is equipped with ABC sensors to provide relevant real-time information
  • The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure
  • The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing whether you’re moving or not
  • fēnix 3 auto-calibrates its ABC sensors using its GPS receiver and also auto sets the time based on location
  • For an extremely accurate temperature reading, pair it with our tempe external temperature sensor
  • Connect IQ fēnix 3 uses the ConnectIQ platform for specialized software so you can personalize your watch with apps, widgets, data fields and unique watch faces that make your Garmin smartwatch even smarter
  • Stay Connected Smart Notifications lets you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch, even if you're on the trail
  • fēnix 3 receives the wireless signal from a compatible iPhone 4s or Android smartphone and let’s you know you have a message, displaying the text on its own screen whenever you’re ready to read it
  • In the Box: fēnix 3 - silver watch with red band USB charging/data cable AC adapter Quick start manual ¹Heart rate monitors and HRM-run, sold separately
  • ²When paired with your iPhone 4S or later, Bluetooth or Bluetooth Smart Ready phones
  • See compatible list at http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={bbfc9660-8f77-11e3-d5f4-000000000000}
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