Apple

Watch Series 3

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Sentiment score36% positive
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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026

Reddit Reviews

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11 months ago

I’ve had my epix pro for 3 years and it’s great watch. The screen is just a bit too dim for my aging eyes and I dislike how poorly the amazing data Garmin collects is presented in the app. Making the switch back with AW3 but not going to sell off my Garmin because I still love it

Reddit Iconbadguys_r_hot
11 months ago

I have the series 3 still

Reddit Iconbuttercup612
11 months ago

I'm with you. The only reason I even bought one was I got a used S3 so my older iPhone would unlock automatically while I was wearing a mask at work, then I thought the workout tracking was nice so I got a new S7. Now that I don't wear a mask regularly, it's strictly a workout tracker. I don't think I'll buy another Also it makes me MISS a lot of notifications due to how I have it set up. Some whatsapp contacts are set to silent when they send a text. So it will (silently) display the text on watch screen when I am not looking, and then consider that to count as "well he's seen the notification, time to clear it from his phone lock screen as well" So I just end up missing those entirely. Without my watch on, they stay on my phone lock screen as they should

Reddit IconButthole_Alamo
10 months ago

I had an Apple Watch Series 3 and ended up getting the forerunner 965 earlier this year. I love the Garmin because it doesn’t have all the extra features of the Apple Watch and the battery life is outstanding. I realized I was only using my Apple Watch for exercise and didn’t like the extra notifications it gave me.

Reddit IconCasualUKgamer
9 months ago

Hi, I hope people dont mind me asking here. I have an old apple watch now ( Series 3 I think? ) Its taken quite the battering but the battery barely lasts the day anymore. I want to upgrade and as you saw - took a battering, my work is quite active and so its at a high risk of scratches and superficial damage - my question is which would be more suitable series 11 or the ultra 3? The extra battery on the ultra 3 is attractive but I am not a mega sporty person that would benefit from the extra benefits. My key thing is the damage resistance, does anyone recommend any strong cases for an Apple Watch that means it will be more durable? Hopefully this makes sense and someone will be able to help me. TIA!

Reddit Iconcedrekins
11 months ago

Hi everyone. After reading a lot of the reviews on Reddit and all the other sites, I still can’t decide! SE3 (gps+cellular) OR AW11 (gps only). Money is tight so I can’t afford the cellular on aw11. Also as a klutz I’ll be getting AppleCare. I greatly appreciate any help. I’ve been going nuts in the past week trying to decide. Thanks. Edited - forgot to say my aw3 died earlier this year and I’ve been waiting for AW11 since then but am now thinking maybe SE3 is enough for me. Idk? The design of AW11 has really caught my eye!

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