{"id":1452,"date":"2020-12-14T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T10:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2024-09-03T16:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:38:57","slug":"garmin-vivoactive-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-vivoactive-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Vivoactive 3 GPS Golf Watch 2024: An HONEST Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this post, I\u2019m going to be reviewing the Garmin Vivoactive 3 golf watch and I\u2019ll share my honest thoughts after testing it out on the course against other models. I\u2019ll also show the cheapest place to pick it up. That being said, here\u2019s my review of the Garmin Vivoactive 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is probably the best multisport watch in its price range and that\u2019s why I\u2019d give it a thumbs up. It\u2019s not perfect and it\u2019s not the best golf watch but if you plan on using it for different sports, it could be a great option for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s all you were looking for then great. If you want a more detailed review or want to pick one up for the best price, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FVJuxiRVp5s<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FVJuxiRVp5s\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span >No products found.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(best place we could find it). If you\u2019d like to enter into our golf giveaway all you have to do is subscribe to our\u00a0<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCQsqBrq7yo-uOknBUugeug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">YouTube channel<\/a>, like the video and comment \u201cgiveaway\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin Vivoactive 3 First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/3_Blog-Post-Pic-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vivoactive 3\" class=\"wp-image-4220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a multi-sport watch from Garmin that would be a great option for people who do&nbsp;<strong>a lot of outdoor activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has pretty much the same golf features as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-fenix-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Garmin Fenix 5<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;but it\u2019s quite a bit&nbsp;<strong>less<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>expensive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also&nbsp;<strong>lighter<\/strong>&nbsp;than the Fenix which I was a big fan of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin Vivoactive 3&nbsp;Golf Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is the distance to the&nbsp;<strong>front, center, and back<\/strong>&nbsp;of the green as well as the distance to&nbsp;<strong>hazards and doglegs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garmin normally offers the most courses and you can download over&nbsp;<strong>40,000 courses<\/strong>&nbsp;on the Vivoactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best features was that it\u2019ll tell you&nbsp;<strong>how far you hit<\/strong>&nbsp;each shot (to really dial in your distance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with a digital scorecard, green view, and also PinPointer View.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin Vivoactive 3&nbsp;Non-Golf Features<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"v&iacute;voactive 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Device\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_f-ZGFlR9oms\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ff-ZGFlR9oms%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f-ZGFlR9oms\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT2M10S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-06-13T10:58:20Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_f-ZGFlR9oms\" data-src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ff-ZGFlR9oms%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">v\u00edvoactive 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Device<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f-ZGFlR9oms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Ff-ZGFlR9oms%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"v&iacute;voactive 3: Getting the Most Out of Your Device\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"With built-in GPS, more than 15 preloaded activities and the new Garmin Pay\u2122, v\u00edvoactive\u00ae 3 lets you leave your phone and wallet at home. Find out more about this stylish smartwatch here: https:\/\/buy.garmin.com\/en-US\/US\/p\/602068 . \u2022 Easily download up to 500 songs on your watch, and connect with headphones enabled with Bluetooth\u00ae technology (sold separately) for phone-free listening \u2022 Garmin Pay contactless payment solution\u00b9 lets you make convenient payments with your watch, so you can leave your cash and cards at home \u2022 Customize with thousands of free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ\u2122 store \u2022 More than 15 preloaded activities, including yoga, running, swimming, strength training and many more; use preloaded workouts, or create and download custom ones \u2022 Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness age estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress\u00b2 \u2022 Battery life\u00b3: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and up to 5 hours in GPS with music mode \u00b9View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information at Garmin.com\/GarminPay \u00b2See Garmin.com\/ataccuracy \u00b3Under typical use; battery life may vary depending on usage and selected performance mode The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The good news with this watch is that it comes with a lot more features than your normal golf watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is&nbsp;<strong>Garmin<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Pay<\/strong>&nbsp;which allows you to save your card on your phone to pay for whatever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with&nbsp;<strong>15 different sports apps<\/strong>&nbsp;(running, gym, swimming) which is cool if you\u2019ll use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons someone would get a watch like this is because it has more&nbsp;<strong>fitness<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>tracking<\/strong>&nbsp;features than your normal golf watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/5_Blog-Post-Pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vivoactive 3\" class=\"wp-image-4221\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like a pretty&nbsp;<strong>well-built<\/strong>&nbsp;watch and is around&nbsp;<strong>1.75 inches<\/strong>&nbsp;in diameter (not as bulky as some).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it\u2019s not as bulky, it makes it a much better option if you plan on wearing it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes with an&nbsp;<strong>interchangeable<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>band<\/strong>&nbsp;which I really liked and the watch itself seemed to be fairly durable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a&nbsp;<strong>touchscreen<\/strong>&nbsp;display with 1 button, and in my opinion, it wasn\u2019t the easiest watch to learn all the features (lots of features so it\u2019ll take a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garmin Vivoactive 3 Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of accuracy and battery life, the Vivoactive was&nbsp;<strong>pretty impressive<\/strong>&nbsp;in how it performed for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t perfect and it wasn\u2019t quite as good as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-approach-s60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Approach S60<\/a>&nbsp;watch, but it was close and good enough for us (<strong>always within about 4-5 yards<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery life wasn\u2019t as good as some but it lasted&nbsp;<strong>2 full rounds<\/strong>&nbsp;for us which is all you can really ask for (most golf watches are in that range).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garmin Vivoactive 3 Specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-10\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Product<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Garmin Vivoactive 3<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>43 x 43 x 12 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watch Material<\/td><td>Polymer\/Stainless Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glass<\/td><td>Gorilla Glass 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quick Release Bands<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Touchscreen<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strap Material<\/td><td>Silicone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screen Size<\/td><td>1.2 Inch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>43 Grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery Life<\/td><td>13 Hours GPS Mode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water Rating<\/td><td>5 ATM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golf Courses<\/td><td>41,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preloaded<\/td><td>No. Downloadable From Phone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance To Front, Middle, Back<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance To Hazards\/Doglegs\/Layup<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shot Distance<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scorecard<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stat Tracking<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AutoShot<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manual Pin Placement<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pinpointer<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club Tracking<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It\u2019s a great watch if you do&nbsp;<strong>multiple<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>different<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>sports<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It has most of the&nbsp;<strong>golf<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>features<\/strong>&nbsp;you\u2019d be looking for.<\/li><li>It\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>not as big<\/strong>&nbsp;and bulky as some of the others.<\/li><li>It\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>reasonably<\/strong>&nbsp;priced.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I Don\u2019t Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It doesn\u2019t have&nbsp;<strong>as many<\/strong>&nbsp;golf features as some of the golf-specific watches (like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-approach-s40\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin S40<\/a>).<\/li><li>Some of the apps were a little&nbsp;<strong>glitchy<\/strong>&nbsp;(probably will be fixed in the next software update).<\/li><li>The&nbsp;<strong>heart<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>rate<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>monitor<\/strong>&nbsp;isn\u2019t always accurate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Performance Score: 9<\/li><li>Price Score: 9<\/li><li>Ease Of Use Score: 7<\/li><li><strong>My Personal Score: 8.5<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Can the watch store music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. No, but it can control the music on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Are there more accurate watches out there?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-approach-s60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin S60<\/a>&nbsp;is probably the best but it\u2019s only a few yards on average better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. Is it too big for a woman?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. It\u2019s not super bulky so it\u2019ll fit men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is The Vivoactive 3 Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s not perfect and it\u2019s not the best golf watch on the market but if you plan on using it for multiple different sports,&nbsp;<strong>it could be a great option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong><span >No products found.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(best place we could find it).<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably the&nbsp;<strong>best multi-sport<\/strong>&nbsp;watch in its price range and that\u2019s why I\u2019d give it a thumbs up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just going to be using it for golf and want the most features possible, go with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/golf-gps\/garmin-approach-s60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Garmin S60<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know your thoughts and any questions you have. Like this article? Feel free to give it a share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Looking to get some new golf gear?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to check out our recommended gear page to see the stuff we\u2019re recommending and the cheapest place to get them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, I\u2019m going to be reviewing the Garmin Vivoactive 3 golf watch and I\u2019ll share my honest thoughts after testing it out on the course against other models. I\u2019ll also show the cheapest place to pick it up. That being said, here\u2019s my review of the Garmin Vivoactive 3. 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