Garmin - vívoactive 3

I got the Garmin Vivo 3 to replace a FitBit before I started back into trail running. It does great, but it is a smart watch first, and a sports watch second. It also doesn’t have a dedicated trail run activity, but I just modified and copied the run feature and downloaded a trail run app for the info I wanted. I’m looking to upgrade whenever I can convince my wife it’s necessary lol

Vivoactive three for just in case my other watches die. They are a venu 2sq and a venu 3. Some days I like having the smaller venu 2sq.

The sleep tracker works really well, way better than my old watch which was the Vivoactive 3. It’s really accurate regarding sleep and wake up time. Also the sleep stages and sleep score feels accurate, for example when drinking, I always get a really low score and often I feel that I have slept like shit. 😁 Battery lasts more than a week but that depends on how much you use the GPS, AOD etc. If I don’t use AOD, It last for about a week (with still ~ 10% left) normally with 3 long running activities. With AOD, it’s like 3-4 days. Edit: Some third part watchfaces consumes alot of battery so it also depends on what face that is used.

I have had my GarminVivoactive 3 for 6 years while my wife has been through two fitbits and an apple watch. I wear it everyday and no scratches on the glass. The only thing I changed was the band because I didn't like the rubber feel when I got sweaty.

A few years ago I bought my parents (then in their late 60s) each the Garmin Vivoactive 3. My dad is largely sedentary, but my mom golfs twice/week and goes for walks. They were both fitbit users but seemed to have to replace them pretty regularly... As a regular cyclist and runner I thought a Garmin would be perfect. They both wear their watches all the time - my dad likes the move alert. He probably wouldn't get up and walk around if not for it. My mom tried the Golf activity feature but said it was too time consuming. She enjoys getting steps and doing those challenges. Their battery life seems short to me, but I've always worn a Fenix (5, 6, and now 8). They don't complain. What surprised me most was both of them have become data fiends, regularly tracking their sleep, stress, etc. I was going to try and upgrade them this year but it didn't seem worth it. The only things I was considering were large #s for the time and a bright touch screen. I was looking mostly at the Forerunner 165 despite neither of them running... with I think the Venu 3 as a close backup.

Same here, it’s been such a solid watch. I’ve put it through everything and it still does exactly what I need, plus more. Battery life is still great even after 4 years. Only downside is no more updates, but honestly that hasn’t been an issue at all.

I had the VA3 for 3 years and am going on year 3 with my VA4. I've noticed some GPS drift lately so it might be tine to retire it, but overall I really do think these are great watches.

I've had my Garmin Vivoctive 3 for more than 5 years and it is still going strong!

For the last 8 years, I have used Garmin watches, Vivoactive 3 and Venu 3. I don't use its smart watch features but keep it connected to the phone to be aware of the phone calls. Venu 3 is a solid device, very good battery life and smart look. Of course it depends on what you need and look for.

I've been using Garmin watches since 2004. I've never had one fail, I've replaced them out of wanting a new feature or eventually losing battery life. Models: FR 201, 305, 225, vivoactive 1 & 3, FR 735XT, Edge 520+ 6 watches over 21 years. Plus pulling the 305 apart and replacing the battery (it still works - so did the 201 last I heard that the guy I'd given it to had passed it on)