Last Updated on March 31, 2020 by Jude Simeone

The new Garmin Vivoactive 3 music is a classic smartwatch with a huge list of fitness tracking features. It comes with massive storage space and a great aura of a design, fair battery life and preloaded with 15 sport modes. It was released in June 2018 and is the latest addition to the Garmin Vivoactive series. It runs on Garmin’s proprietary OS.

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music Full Specifications

	Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.7 / 5) Battery: (3.2 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.7 / 5) Features: (4.1 / 5) Price: (4.3 / 5) Average: (4.2 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
Device type	Sporty/Fitness smartwatch
Predessesor	__
Successor	Garmin Vivoactive 4
Released date	June, 2018
Ideal for	Women (Also a great choice for men)
DISPLAY
Display type	Transflective memory-in-display (MIP)
Display size	1.2 inch
Display resolution	240 x 240 pixels
Pixel density	--
Input type	Touchscreen plus 1 physical button
Always-on	Yes
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	43.1 x 43.1 x 13.6 mm
Weight	39 grams
Casing material	Polymer
Strap/band material	Silicone
Bezel Material	Ceramic
Strap size	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass 3
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended
Color(s)	Black, gray
MEMORY
RAM	--
Internal storage	4GB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth smart, ANT+
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	No
NFC	Yes
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	No
SIM	No
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	No
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	_
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes
Safety tracking	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Music streaming	Yes
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	Yes
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
Pulse Oximeter	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	Yes
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	--
Battery life	Smartwatch mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode with music: Up to 5 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 13 hours
Charging type	USB charging cable
Charging time	About 1-2 hours
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	Yes
MISC
Payment system	Garmin pay
Compatibility	Android and iOS Check if your device is compatible
Companion app	Garmin connect IQ store
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes, 20mm
Voice command	No
BOX CONTENTS
	Garmin Vivoactive 3 music
	Straps
	USB charging cable
	Quick start guide
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Germin Vivoactive 3 Music Features

1. Design

The design of the Vivoactive 3 music is quite spectacular. The curves on the circular face makes it quite outstanding in the design. It still the same 1.2-inch screen size as seen in the previous versions. The display is powered by a Garmin chroma display supported by LED backlighting that makes the screen readable in all ambient conditions. Also is a transflective memory-in-pixel technology that makes the screen visibly clear even under intense sunlight.

The casing of the Vivoactive 3 music is made with a polymer, a silicone strap and a chemically strengthened glass for the screen protection. The straps are interchangeable with 20 mm sized straps which are available in different colors letting you customize it to your choice.

2. Battery

The battery of the Vivoactive music is quiet great and serves just fine. It lets you go longer on a single charge. On smartwatch mode expect a battery life of about 6 days +. With the GPS on expect about 10 hours+ battery life.

The battery can be charged with a USB charging cable that comes with the device. Its recommended that you use only Garmin chargers to charge the Vivoactive 3 Music.

3. Media

Unlike the previous Vivoactive versions, the new Vivoactive 3 Music has a massive 16GB internal storage space which lets you store over 400 of your favorite tracks which you can listen to via a Bluetooth enabled earbud while working out, in the office or just recreating.

4. Water Resistance/Protection

The Vivoactive 3 music is waterproof and swim-proof as well. It has a water rating of 5ATM which means it can survive water depth up to 50 meters. So it’s okay to wear it under the rain, in the shower or even decide to track your swimming activities in a pool or ocean.

5. Activity/Fitness tracking

The Vivoactive 3 Music comes with a whole lot of really sensitive sensors built-in to help track your active life better. It comes preloaded with about 15 different sporting modes for you to choose from. You can decide as well to create your own custom sport mode.

There is the VO2 max and fitness age feature which are very important factors of your fitness level. The heart rate monitor tracks your Heart rate variability (HRV) which is used to calculate your stress level over time.

With the inbuilt GPS, you can navigate on land, waterways easily as well as track distances you covered, routes, locations, and outdoor activities.

6. Notifications & Application

The Vivoactive 3 Music is also a great companion when it comes to is keeping you updated with latest notifications from your smartphone. When connected to a compatible device it notifies you on info such as;

Vivoactive 3 music is customizable, you can customize the watch face simple by downloading your preferred choice from the Garmin Connect IQ store. There are also different available straps that include 20mm silicone materials which you can choose from to customize to your choice.

There are additional features that let you turn on your lights at home with the Smartthings app or use the Accuweather Minutecast app to find out when the rain will start.

The Vivoactive 3 Music is compatible with android 4.4 or later and iOS 10.0 or later devices. Check if your smartphone is compatible with the Vivoactive 3 music.

The Vivoactive 3 music also comes with an NFC chip that support the Garmin pay contactless payment system which allows you to make payments on the go.

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