OnePlus - Watch 3

That's not a smartwatch, it's a fitness tracker. The OnePlus can actually go into fitness tracker mode and get a week of battery life.

Thanks for your excellent comparison. I bought the Watch 3 a few days ago and I may return it. It is so beautiful, but a bit limited for runners... No interval training, this is disappointing for me. I'm wondering, where did you find VO2 max on the Watch 3? I cannot get it...

There’s actually been quite a few reviews that mentioned the tracking accuracy. I don’t have links to specific ones right now but there are plenty I saw over the last few days that mentioned this topic. Overall, it seems the tracking is very accurate in terms of sleep tracking, workout tracking, etc. It’s supposedly not as good as, say, the Apple Watch Ultra, but it does seem to have very good tracking, even being one of the best watches for nap detection. In terms of heart rate tracking, it’s more accurate than the Watch 2 due to some new glass and LED to help the sensor read better, but it was off by ~5 bpm in some cases compared to an ecg strap the reviewer tested it alongside with. The reviewer said this was actually very accurate based on other watches he’s reviewed.

Have you tried to set to take sleep record automaticaly? for me opw3 is pretty accurate

Io ho avuto un gt 5 pro huawei fino a qualche giorno fa adesso da quattro cinque giorni uno One plus Watch 3 . Una cosa che non comprendo è il valore del sonno profondo. Nei giorni scorsi mi segnava carenza e ci stava ma ieri ad esempio ho dormito meglio. Su Huawei mi segnava anche fino a 2 ore di sonno profondo. Qui honuna media di 50 minuti a notte. https://preview.redd.it/kyhobew4espe1.jpeg?width=1437&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0f11b334b7f20232472a448c98a9fb72482c45f

I think the sleep tracking accuracy is good, but I dont't like that it counts sleeping between 8pm - 8pm. https://preview.redd.it/plbo69kzr8oe1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a445b0f5b0a99eaa667af5f5122ea2728bd9698e I'm working in different shifts and every other week I go to sleep somewhere after 7pm. The watch counts that I've been taking a 25min nap before 8pm and then I'm one minute awake and start my night sleep... I wake up at 3:30 so the watch says I can't get more then 7,5h of sleep per night, even if I sleep 9h. I haven't found a setting where I could chance this.

Yeah it is accurate but the problem is that the watch thinks that peoples cant go to sleep before 8pm :D If i go to sleep for 8 hours at 6pm, it says that i took a 2h nap and after 8pm it counts it as a night sleep for 6 hours. The sleeping points will never be over 90 because it says that i havent slept enough.

I ended up buying the same watch after all. I use the watch while sleeping. It was at 100% charge, and when I woke up, it was already at 93%. Does it consume a lot for you too? But I noticed that Google Play services are at the top when I check battery usage. Can we delete apps for better performance? Do you have any tips to optimize the watch? I switched from Apple to Samsung, so I’m a bit lost haha. Also, excellent review by the way!

I ended up buying the same watch after all. I use the watch while sleeping. It was at 100% charge, and when I woke up, it was already at 93%. Does it consume a lot for you too? But I noticed that Google Play services are at the top when I check battery usage. Can we delete apps for better performance? Do you have any tips to optimize the watch? I switched from Apple to Samsung, so I’m a bit lost haha. Also, excellent review by the way!

The only thing that is not unlocked from what I read is the ability to use it in camera that it's tied only to OnePlus phones. But I can still move around in my phone on Android 14 from the OPW3 remote app and that wasn't mentioned in any review. I don't know about galaxy watches as I bought my first wearos this year.

Yes you can install a third party app to control your camera that's the solution too of course. I talked about the inbuilt app in the watches that should work only with OnePlus phones but it works even with mine non OnePlus android phone in some way.

What you mention about the training loads is a bit weird. You don't mean the heart rate zones right because that's there and you can see it both live and on the report after. You can also pause the workout and even auto-pauses when you are running and stay stationary for a bit for example. Sure the Garmin has a few more advanced features but I am really happy to see the OPW3 stays that close on the basic stuff. Especially heart rate monitoring is super important to me.

Hi all, Got my OnePlus Watch 3 recently, and I’ve always wondered how it would compare to my Garmin Fenix 7 for fitness tracking — since fitness is a big thing for me. --- Run Summary Distance: 4.39 km (OnePlus) vs 4.40 km (Garmin) Time: 25:59 vs 25:55 Average Pace: 5:55/km vs 5:53/km Best Pace: 4:11/km vs 4:34/km Max Speed: Both 12.3 km/h --- Heart Rate Average HR: 176 bpm (both) Max HR: 187 bpm (OnePlus) vs 192 bpm (Garmin) Min HR: 154 bpm vs 156 bpm --- VO₂ Max OnePlus Estimate: 41 Garmin Estimate: 45 Lab-tested VO₂ Max: 44.5 → Garmin is closest to lab --- Running Dynamics Cadence (avg/max): 168 / 200 spm (both) Stride Length: 1.01 m (both) Vertical Ratio: 8.6% (both) Ground Contact Time: 266 ms (both) --- Power & Respiration Power (Garmin): Avg 332 W, Max 430 W Power (OnePlus): Avg 283 W, Max 460 W Breathing Rate: Avg 42 bpm (both) Min/Max Respiration: 21 / 54 bpm (both) --- Recovery & Training Recovery Time: 46 min (23 min intense) — both Stamina (OnePlus): Start 100%, End 66% Aerobic Effect: 4.1 (OnePlus), 4.4 (Garmin – Threshold) Anaerobic Effect (Garmin only): 1.8 Training Load (Garmin only): 138 --- Conclusion VO₂ Max Accuracy: Garmin is more accurate (closer to lab) Both watches track key stats very well Garmin Fenix 7 leads in training feedback, power data, and clarity OnePlus Watch 3 holds up surprisingly well — especially for a lifestyle-focused smartwatch that also looks better One big con for me: OPW3 doesn’t show training loads (low/high aerobic, anaerobic) — which is huge for me. I split my training into HIIT, Zone 2, sprints, and weight lifting based on those metrics. I’ll use it for another week or so and decide whether to send it back. Honestly feels weird wearing something else after having my Garmin daily for the last 1.5 years.

Update after a few days; missing the workout functionalities. 1. You can't pause the watch to take a rest between sets. 2. The watch doesn't give you training loads, which is basically how I scheduled my workouts. 3. The step counter seems to be a bit on the exciting side , shows more than I actually do I think. 4. It doesn't show any in depth details regarding training stress, recovery time. 5. Great screen 6. Looks great. 7. I thought it would show the video feed of my Google nest cams when I got notified. It doesn't. 8. WearOS features are good. Debating on sending it back tbh..

I am missing the workout functionalities of my garmin.. Training loads, more insights.. However this watch looks better, has better functionalities regarding smart features. Not sure what to do..

I am missing the workout functionalities of my garmin.. Training loads, more insights.. However this watch looks better, has better functionalities regarding smart features. Not sure what to do..

I am missing the workout functionalities of my garmin.. Training loads, more insights.. However this watch looks better, has better functionalities regarding smart features.

I did send the OnePlus watch 3 back. It is good if you are mainly into running and are an average person who doesn't really take working out seriously. Pace is spot on I'd say compared with my Garmin. I just didn't like the app and the metrics it provides, I was missing training loads, acute loads, VO2 max was off by a few points. My lab results tell me that my Garmin was very close though.. You will never get the same what Garmin provides from the OnePlus watch 3, I debated myself for a few days before sending it back. If you just run casually, don't do weight lifting much or don't care about all of that. Get the watch. Also the app is not so good haha. It provides however great basic metrics. I never took my Garmin off in the last 2 years, so it was super difficult for me. Which Garmin do you have?

Yeah, Android wear is cool with all the apps you can download. Google maps is handy, replying to texts in a pinch, taking phone calls (which there is no 5G/LTE version where you could use it without your phone, pity..) you need your phone nearby to use the device, which makes it kinda useless. Apple has been doing great regarding this matter, you can just leave your phone at home. My Fenix 7 gets around 18 days with good use, daily workouts etc. Love not thinking about charging it every 3-5 days. What's the reason you want Android wear? if you have a Fenix 8 it is the best of both worlds imo. You can answer phone calls and still use a Garmin with the Fenix 8. I found no use other than answering calls and texting from the OPW3, maps, also Google pay. It doesn't show the video feed from my cameras, when a notification popped up which was also something I'd hope it would do. Return policy is great tbh, I did send it on a Tuesday and they already processed it by Friday and got my money back.

What is your reasoning behind this? In all honesty I'm curious. I've had the watch for over a year now and I think it is good regarding fitness tracking (haven't had another fitness tracker before so...)

The 2 works great for me. The 3 looks nice but it's not tracking sleep-related things as accurately (or at all).

Personally, I find the GPS tracking not very good. There are a lot of tracking errors and, ultimately, big differences in distances. When running 11.1 km on Garmin and 10.5 km on OW3, a 600m difference over such a short distance is a lot... In its current state, it's unusable for running. Heart rate monitoring is very sensitive to movement, so it's not much better for running; the heart rate sometimes seems fixed. When walking and at rest, it seems more consistent. For me, the sports section isn't up to scratch, and it's a shame for a dual-frequency GPS and an "improved" section for running...

I'll come back to my opinion a bit. After several days of use, the watch has improved considerably. I think it took time for the pedometer to calibrate based on my steps, and maybe it was something else with the GPS, I don't know. In the end, my running results are much more accurate. Over my last three runs, this is what I've achieved compared to the Coros Pace Pro: \- 10.51 km and 333 elevation gains (Watch3) - 10.60 km and 344 elevation gains (Coros) \- 20.01 km and 630 elevation gains (Watch3) - 20.04 km and 663 elevation gains (Coros) \- 21.20 km and 208 elevation gains (Watch3) - 21.09 km and 218 elevation gains (Coros) In the end, the GPS track matches my route much better, and the distances are more than accurate. I don't really know the difference between the OnePlus and the Coros, which is more reliable in terms of distance and GPS tracking. Regarding the heart rate sensor, it's more or less reliable, like all watches (I was particularly disappointed in this regard with the Fenix ​​8...). Still have minor issues with pace variation on the OnePlus, but it's better than before, probably related to the pedometer calibration, which has been improved over time. So I think the watch is perfectly adequate for amateur running. However, there aren't really any analysis tools like those on the Coros, Garmin, and Suunto. Tracking training will be complicated without a dedicated watch. Among the dissatisfactions, there's no HRV measurement as part of a tracker, only one dial with 5 metrics to choose from, the rest is imposed by the watch. (Not cool) The OnePlus is truly a complete watch with incredible battery life. For now, I'm completely satisfied with it, and I don't regret my purchase. I've tested many Android Wear watches, and honestly, this is the one that does the best job on a daily basis. I hope it gets even better in the future!

My OPW3 is not tracking awake time during sleep. This has happened for the first 2 nights I've worn it. My PW3 (on other wrist to compare) does pick up the awake times which was 45 mins last night, and 1.5hrs the night before..

It missed 45 mins awake time last night, and 1.5hrs the night before for me, directly compared to my PW3 on other wrist. I was 100% awake during that time..

My OPW3 is not tracking awake time during sleep. This has happened for the first 2 nights I've worn it. My PW3 (on other wrist to compare) does pick up the awake times which was 45 mins last night, and 1.5hrs the night before..

It missed 45 mins awake time last night, and 1.5hrs the night before for me, directly compared to my PW3 on other wrist. I was 100% awake during that time..

I would highly recommend buying oneplus watch 3! I got it 3 weeks back and its been amazing ! Great battery life and great performance !

I went to the gym with my OP3 yesterday for first time. Untill now been using a Garmin Venu 2, and the heart rate was always very close to when I tested on the machines with the hand sensors. The OP3 yesterday was WAY OFF!!!  About 25/30 beets lower. It was recording about 100 calories less burnt during a 45 mun cardio workout. Absolutely love the watch, but if it can't get the basics right it's pointless. Sending straight back tomorrow.

UPDATE , I WAS WRONG!!!!!!! Didn't want to give up on the watch because it's looks so great. I tried a few more workouts starting with some walks. I wore a polar H10 chest strap also and my Garmin. Turns out the OPW3 was very close to the H10 with HR accuracy. So today I went to the gym , did a mixture of treadmill running and cross trainer. Again wore all 3 options and again OPW3 very close to the H10. Always within a couple of beats and mostly spot on. So, I'm keeping it for now

I can start my car from my watch and run several useful apps. They're different. I can put my OnePlus 3 in fitness mode and get 16 days battery life. Also, how much does the Garmin cost since they're pretty much the same thing? Edit: to address your edit, then you can use OnePlus in rtos mode and still get all the Garmin features, an even longer battery life, and save enough money to buy a smart watch for your entire immediate family

I like the OnePlus Watch. Appearance, size and weight ticks all boxes. But I can't retire my AmazFit Balance still gets 2 Weeks of battery life, with everything turned on. It Has all the workout routines I need and it's accurate. It runs Zepp OS, don't really care and both Android & IOS Zepp apps are feature rich. I've never had a single issue with the Balance.