Garmin Fenix 3

989 reviews

Nov, 2024

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portability (31)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 989 reviews of Garmin Fenix 3. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The performance and size also get good reviews, whereas the touch screen and portability get less positive comments. There are mixed opinions on the maps and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Garmin Fenix 3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Fenix 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 user reviews of Garmin Fenix 3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability and screen. The performance and design are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive comments about the price and reliability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Fenix 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 279 user reviews of Garmin Fenix 3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The portability and performance are also appreciated, but there are mixed opinions on the price and reliability.

usability, performance, portability, design, size

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Lee Crane (digitaltrends.com)

Garmin Fenix 3 HR review

The Garmin fenix 3 HR is as close to perfect as any GPS action smartwatch has ever gotten.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)

Garmin Fenix 3 announced, a stylish training watch with activity tracking and phone notifications

The latest GPS training watch from Garmin is packed full of new features.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Matthew Miller (zdnet.com)

Garmin Fenix 3 HR review: Train, explore, and track life without compromise

Nothing's ever perfect, but the Garmin Fenix 3 HR gets as close to perfection as possible with the ability to track multiple sports, serve as an outdoor GPS tracker, track your activity and sleep 24/7 for weeks, and serve as a basic smartwatch for...

Stunning rock solid hardware ; Comfortable fit despite its size ; Long battery life ; Accurate GPS and activity tracker ; Clear and crisp color display ; Easy to use interface ; Support for a vast number of sports and activities ; Outstanding software...

It's a big watch that won't fit everyone

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : DC Rainmaker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Fenix3 HR In-Depth Review

Last month at CES in Las Vegas, with an optical heart rate (HR) sensor in it – the Fenix3 HR. This device took Garmin's Elevate optical HR sensor and added it to their hugely successful Fenix3 watch, which has become Garmin's most advanced watch for...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Stuart Thomas (gearburn.com)

Garmin Fenix 3 review: worth the money

Stuart reviews the Garmin Fenix 3 -- a smartwatch that exudes both class for the office and features for the road runner alike.

: There’s no doubt that the Garmin Fenix 3 is one of the best sports watches out there. It’s pricey sure, but if you can afford it, then you should be pretty happy with the purchase. The only real issue I had was getting it to play nicely with...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : David Nield (gizmag.com)

Review: Garmin fēnix 3 sportswatch

The fēnix 3 is Garmin's latest take on the rugged, outdoor sportswatch. It combines some advanced fitness and activity tracking features with basic smartphone notifications, and it's aimed at those who spend a lot of their spare time running, hiking,...

The watch comes with a 10 ATM water resistance rating, which equates to being able to withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 m (330 ft). That means bathing, swimming and snorkeling should all be fine, but not deep water scuba diving or...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)

Garmin Fenix3 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review

The Fenix3 aims to further blend the multisport watch realm (previously dominated by the Garmin Forerunner series), with the outdoor watches (such as the Fenix1 & Fenix2, as well as outdoor handhelds). To that end the Fenix3 is effectively a Garmin...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin Fenix 3

The Garmin Fenix 3 is a serious runner's watch. It's big, it's expensive and makes a pretty bold design statement on your wrist. But it's also great.

Excellent battery life ; Hard-wearing frame ; Versatile GPS tracking ; Quick, well-designed UI

Lacks golf tracking of other models ; No on-watch maps ; Big and bulky

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : David Nield (techradar.com)

Garmin Fenix 3 review

Fantastic fitness watch comes at a price

Easy and intelligent configuration ; Quick and accurate tracking ; Rugged and long-lasting.

Needs a chest strap to really shine ; Basic on-screen display ; Sleep tracking is so-so

An impressive sports watch from Garmin that is only let down by its price. Casual users should look elsewhere.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Fenix 3: Adventure ready for any sport (hands-on) - Pocket-lint

Garmin has released the third generation of its adventure GPS watch, the Fenix 3. The Garmin Fenix 3 is all about adventurous, off-the-beaten-path sports.

Mar, 2015

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