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Vivo Watch 3 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:8 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Vivo Watch 3 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

30%

8.1

Review score ( 8 · 6)

Review score 30% · 8.1 · based on 14 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 88% of smartwatches
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

24%

8.4

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

6.9

Battery

14%

8.1

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

6.9

Hardware

â–²Better than 88% of smartwatches
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Grades by review (14)
8 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 8
✓ explicit
1

9.3%

7.9

stuff.co.za

≈ estimated
7

9.3%

9.0

thetechnovore.com

9.3%

9.0

my.priceshop.com

9.3%

8.0

futr.sg

9.3%

8.0

hype.my

9.3%

8.0

nasilemaktech.com

9.3%

8.0

ohsem.me

9.3%

7.0

productnation.co

Video reviews 5

4.7%

7.8

TrendGrnd

4.7%

9.0

1side0

4.7%

8.0

NL Tech

4.7%

7.0

Rebels Squad Tech

2.3%

8.0

Critical Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 73% of smartwatches
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Best prices

    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Vivo Watch 3

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

24%

8.4

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

6.9

Battery

14%

8.1

Smart features

12%

7.6

Connectivity

9%

7.8

Display & Design

4%

6.9

Hardware

8.1
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Grades by review (14)
8 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 8
✓ explicit
1

9.3%

7.9

stuff.co.za

≈ estimated
7

9.3%

9.0

thetechnovore.com

9.3%

9.0

my.priceshop.com

9.3%

8.0

futr.sg

9.3%

8.0

hype.my

9.3%

8.0

nasilemaktech.com

9.3%

8.0

ohsem.me

9.3%

7.0

productnation.co

Video reviews 5

4.7%

7.8

TrendGrnd

4.7%

9.0

1side0

4.7%

8.0

NL Tech

4.7%

7.0

Rebels Squad Tech

2.3%

8.0

Critical Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vivo Watch 3 has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 70.7% of smartwatches.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.6
Brand name
Vivo
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
8 days
Battery life
8 days
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 8 days which is longer than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
8 (16 days in power-saving.
Battery life in training mode
30 h
Battery life in training mode
30 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h in training mode which is longer than 71.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
60 h
Battery life with GPS on
60 h
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 60 h with GPS on which is longer than 96.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Battery power
510 mAh
Battery power
510 mAh
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 510 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 94.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.4% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
BlueOS
Operating system
BlueOS
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch runs BlueOS which is less advanced than the operating system in 50.2% of smartwatches and the same as that in 0.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
?
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.43 inch
Screen size
1.43 inch
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.43 inch which is larger than the screens of 56.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Pixel density
461 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
0.2 GHz
CPU speed
0.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.2 GHz which is slower than that in 78% of smartwatches and equal to that in 5.2% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Vivo Watch 3 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • 40 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    60 h
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    60 h vs 20 h
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 14.9% better value for money
    Vivo Watch 3 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.64 vs 7.5).
    8.64 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 40 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    60 h
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (60 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    60 h vs 20 h
  • 210 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    510 mAh days
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (510 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    8 (16 days in power-saving.
    510 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 10.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    30 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    30 h vs 19.25 h
  • 1 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    8 days
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    8 (16 days in power-saving.
    8 days vs 7 days
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • 135 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    461 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 50 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    100 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a deeper waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • 9 g lighter weight
    Weight
    36.0 g
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (36 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    36.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    BlueOS
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (BlueOS vs Proprietary OS).
    BlueOS vs Proprietary OS
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2.2 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    13.80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.8 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    13.80 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 6.12x less popular
    Vivo Watch 3 has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.2 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 4.1 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.1 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.1 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 6.12x less popular
    Vivo Watch 3 has a lower popularity than the average smartwatch (1 vs 6.1).
    1 vs 6.12
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 2.2 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    13.80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13.8 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    13.80 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 4.1 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.1 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.1 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • Slower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    0.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 0.2 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    0.2 GHz vs 1 GHz

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Rebels Squad Tech
≈ estimated
25/10/2024
Hands-on review · a week of use, app and feature tests
Verdict
Vivo Watch 3 does the job for notifications and everyday exercise, with a simple app.
8.0
NL Tech
≈ estimated
20/09/2024
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Vivo Watch 3 has surprisingly good battery life and features, but basic notifications and a high price limit its appeal.
7.8
TrendGrnd
✓ explicit
18/09/2024
Hands-on review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
Vivo Watch 3 covers the basics well with a big display and long battery, but lacks extra features and quick replies.
9.0
1side0
≈ estimated
14/09/2024
Hands-on review · dance workouts and daily use
Verdict
Vivo Watch 3 is a good everyday companion for fitness and reminders, and worth trying out.
Not graded
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Overview video
Not graded yet
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 8 · 6

Reviewers like the long battery life, solid design and workout tracking, but notifications fall short and the app frustrates.
Praised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.9
stuff.co.za
✓ explicit
16/01/2025
Review · Battery and fitness
Verdict
The vivo Watch 3 suits fitness fans, with 14 days of battery in testing and 100+ sports modes, but notifications are unreliable.
9.0
thetechnovore.com
≈ estimated
29/11/2024
Battery test · Everyday wear
Verdict
The vivo Watch 3 is easy to set up and lasted five days on 73% battery in testing, though people with sensitive skin should take care.
8.0
futr.sg
≈ estimated
21/10/2024
Two-week test · Fitness watch
Verdict
The vivo Watch 3 is built for fitness, with battery that can last up to 20 days, but it works more as a fitness tracker than a true smartwatch.
8.0
hype.my
≈ estimated
21/09/2024
Hands-on review · Notifications and fitness
Verdict
The vivo Watch 3 is a fitness watch with long battery and 100 sports modes, but notification failures and an intrusive app make it hard to recommend for everyday use.
8.0
nasilemaktech.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2024
Hands-on review · Features and battery
Verdict
The vivo Watch 3 has useful features and long battery life, works with any Android phone, but is not a true smartwatch and uses a USB-A charger.

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What we like about Vivo Watch 3

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting 14 to 20 days on a single charge
  • Stylish, lightweight design with a high-quality 1.43-inch AMOLED display
  • Smooth and responsive navigation via the rotating crown and 3D curved glass
  • Comprehensive health and fitness tracking with over 100 sports modes and auto-detection
  • Support for eSIM and onboard music storage with Bluetooth earphone pairing
  • Strong compatibility with various Android phone brands

What we don't like about Vivo Watch 3

  • Limited 'BlueOS' ecosystem with no third-party app support or Spotify integration
  • Basic notification system that does not allow for direct message replies
  • Lack of advanced health features like ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  • Weak vibration motor and lack of a 'vibrate only' mode in some settings
  • Inconsistent sleep tracking accuracy noted by some users
  • Outdated USB-A charging connector and slow music transfer speeds

Verdict

The Vivo Watch 3 is a health-focused wearable featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466x466 resolution and 3D curved glass. Weighing 36g, it runs on the proprietary Blue OS and is equipped with a 505mAh battery that offers up to 16 days of life in Bluetooth mode and 7-8 days with eSIM and heavy usage. Key characteristics include 5ATM water resistance, 4GB of internal storage for music, and advanced 8-channel heart rate and 16-channel SpO2 monitoring. Main pros are its market-leading battery longevity, sleek borderless design, and support for over 100 sports modes. However, cons include a limited app ecosystem due to the lack of Wear OS, basic notifications that do not support replies, and the absence of a USB-C charging port.

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