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Brand | Garmin |
Style | Fenix 3 HR |
Color | Gray |
Screen Size | 1.2 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Shape | Round |
Target Audience | Unisex adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Display Type | Color transflective memory-in-pixel Chroma |
About this item
- WRIST-BASED HEART RATE - Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology measures heart rate at the wrist, giving you the option to track your heart rate data without wearing a chest strap - Activity Tracking Accuracy
- BLACK SILICONE BAND - Soft, flexible black silicone band adds luxurious feel with resistance to discoloration
- CHROMA DISPLAY - 1.2” sunlight-visible high-resolution color Chroma optically-bonded display. Physical dimensions(Inches) - 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.6. Display resolution, WxH - 218 x 218 pixels transflective MIP color sapphire lens
- WATER RATING - Water rated up to 10ATM / 100 meters; suitable for swimming and display size, WxH is 1.2 inch (30.4 mm) diameter
- WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY- Utilize one or more Wi-Fi hot spots to automatically sync your data with Garmin Connect and update software (when in range)
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Battery life | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Sleep tracking | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
For working out | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
Accuracy | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Mileage | 4.0 | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Safe 'N Quick | Amazon.com | Tech-Boutique | Big Rocket Man USA |
size | — | 47 mm | One Size | 47 mm | 51 mm | One Size |
display size | 1.2 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.4 inches | 1.3 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, GPS, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | GPS | Bluetooth, GPS, ANT+ |
supported applications | Heart Rate Monitor, Fitness Tracker | GPS | Elevation Tracker, Distance Tracking, Fitness Tracker, Multisport Tracker, Sleep Monitor | GPS | Heart Rate Monitor | Phone |
input interface | buttons | buttons, touch screen | buttons, touch screen | buttons, touch screen | buttons | buttons |
wireless standard | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | bluetooth |
Product Description
Fenix 3 HR combines rugged good looks with fitness training performance, which includes Elevate wrist heart rate technology. With uncompromising construction details like stainless steel bezel with fully integrated EXO antenna which, when paired with GLONASS and EPO, provides faster fixes and more accurate position than GPS alone. With a sunlight-visible high-resolution Chroma color display, Fenix 3 makes a statement on the trail and off. A full set of fitness training features, plus outdoor navigation capabilities offer the outdoor adventurist every option for training activities and competitions. Connect IQ lets you customize your Fenix 3 with a variety of downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and activities. When paired with a compatible smartphone
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Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 2 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
ASIN | B01A5HIQ7Q |
Item model number | 010-01338-70 |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #277,348 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #909 in Running GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Connectivity technologies | Wi-Fi |
Special features | Bluetooth |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 218 x 218 |
Color | Gray |
Whats in the box | fēnix 3 HR^black silicone watch band^USB/charger cable^AC adapter with plug^documentation |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | January 5, 2016 |
Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Standing screen display size | 1.2 Inches |
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Customers like the quality, features and battery life of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it's an outstanding smart watch with great features. Some appreciate the heart rate monitor and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on accuracy, ease of use, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the wearable computer. They mention that it's a beefy watch, with enough functionality. They also say that it is an outstanding smart watch, well made, and the best fitness watch they have used. Customers also appreciate the wristband and the decent watch faces.
"...Garmin Connect has some pretty decent watch faces - even some that class it up like a fake Panerai...." Read more
"...The great thing is that since it's an attractive enough watch to wear all the time, it really does work perfectly as a step counter/fitness tracker...." Read more
"...The yardage is excellent (front, middle, back), you can keep score and a few other functions, but I would not call it elegant...." Read more
"...It is definitely one smart watch. It's also great on battery life between charges. Download the PDF manual from Garmin's website...." Read more
Customers like the heart rate monitor. They say it excels as an activity tracker, does a good job of tracking sleep, and works well for biking and hiking activities. Some customers also mention that it's pretty useful and works great with messaging. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's functionality and recommend it to others.
"...No buyer's remorse at all.Other notes:- Virtual racer is awesome (race against prior runs)-..." Read more
"...enough watch to wear all the time, it really does work perfectly as a step counter/fitness tracker...." Read more
"...sleep tracking helps me understand my patterns and avoid those periods of bad nights when you sleep to little.-..." Read more
"...Update: now the internal temp sensor has malfunctioned as it did on the first unit. It is displaying 28 degrees Fahrenheit while on my wrist...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer. They say it looks great, the screen is really nice, and the sapphire crystal is a great touch. Some say it's a fitness-oriented device that looks like a nice muted watch.
"...a watch guy just as much as I am a fitness guy, and the look of the watch is really pretty. Not reason enough to spend $600, but close...." Read more
"...Finally, this watch is a great value at this point. Sapphire screen is excellent, the HR monitor is spot on in my use, the band is comfortable, and..." Read more
"...Both of these parts are gun metal grey and absolutely a beautiful contrast with the body of the watch and the strap, which are both black...." Read more
"...Considering it to be unisex is a little stretch to me, as it looks really manly, raw, edgy, military style, that I'd love my man to wear...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the wearable computer. They mention that it has an excellent battery life, and does not need to be charged every day. Some appreciate that it runs 24/7.
"...I really like that it's running 24/7 as it gives me a good sense for my overall fitness level and health.In sum, I love the watch...." Read more
"...If you don’t do too many long activities with GPS, battery life can last almost two weeks allowing me to travel without a charger-..." Read more
"...the band is comfortable, and perhaps most importantly, the battery life is excellent." Read more
"...It is definitely one smart watch. It's also great on battery life between charges. Download the PDF manual from Garmin's website...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it has a lot of great features, and the latest technology. Some appreciate the sturdy construction and the ability to add lots of applications. Overall, most are happy with the functionality and performance of the product.
"...know that it does the basics - not as smart as an Apple watch, but very useful...." Read more
"...The new phone app it pretty cool though, as it will allow for live scoring with other users. All that said, for my use, the golf app is all I need...." Read more
"...It is also a very sophisticated device. There are a lot of settings to check out and at first it can be overwheleming at times...." Read more
"...^!!! The AWESOME- COOL and USEFUL stuff I didn't get to try (won't work without HRM-Run monitor strap):..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention that the HR is very accurate, the altimeter is for the most part accurate, and the heart rate feature is reasonably accurate. However, some say that it's not very accurate or consistent for those people with dark, and that the heart beat is not accurate at all times.
"...Altimeter is for the most part accurate, but differs from Strava's GPS elevation by about 10% on the runs I've been on...." Read more
"...is that it's laggy (which it is, a little), and that it's not very accurate or consistent for those people with dark skin tones...." Read more
"...when running it has a metronome and a pace companion which basically helps you to know how you’re running compared to someone going at a set pace..." Read more
"...Then as time progressed I have received increasingly inaccurate barometric pressure and altimeter readings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's very intuitive once they have used the watch, the operation is easy, and the buttons seem to be of high quality. However, others say that it is very time consuming and annoying, and that the pages don't give clear quick info.
"...It's a Garmin and works really well and is quick to start (< 30 seconds)...." Read more
"...Yes, it's a watch with a learning curve, and you'd be well advised to read the manual to get the most out of it, but if you're an athletic nerd like..." Read more
"...Download the PDF manual from Garmin's website. It is very detailed but easy to read, and it outlines all the steps to take to configure the watch or..." Read more
"...I found it to be off by a couple hundred feet. This was easy to correct within the Fenix...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the wearable computer. Some mention it's a very good value buy, worth every penny, and a great gift. Others say it'd be hard to swallow the cost and takes up some wrist real estate.
"...Finally, this watch is a great value at this point...." Read more
"...It is also a bit pricy but worth every penny in my opinion." Read more
"...The Fenix 3 is a little heavy and takes up some wrist real estate, but nothing outrageous or impractical.The positives...." Read more
"...It’s an expensive watch, and I don’t regret making the purchase in the least bit...." Read more
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The Fenix sits on the fence of being a smartwatch in the sense of what a current generation smartwatch offers. Can I speak texts to it, no. Can I control my Nest or other home automation with it, not really (I could set it up as a location device in SmartThings if I really wanted). Does it display information from texts, emails, weather, and so much more, oh yes. I actually am not using the notification content on the Fenix in an attempt to stretch the battery. I have a Moto 360 and Pebble which work better for that purpose if I need that type of device.
I was in the market for a device which I could use to track hiking, mountain biking, and walking in regards to activities without relying on my phone. The Fenix has fit that purpose ideally. At the time of purchase, I had no idea that it would sync via Wi-Fi. And this is a huge benefit as I have a Verizon MiFi. So now when I’m out and complete an activity, I can power up the MiFi and have the activity sync with that. It’s smaller, lighter and the battery lasts a lot longer because it’s not powering a huge color screen. Not to mention it has a 4,000 mAh battery, weighs just under 5 ounces, and can charge the Fenix itself. On longer hikes I can now leave my phone powered off and only use it as an emergency phone without needing to carry a giant battery pack to charge the phone since the Fenix will record my routes. This saves me 5-10 ounces of pack weight typically depending on which battery pack I was previously bringing. I’m not a passionate ultralight packer, I do like to go light, but I am a data junkie so I need to feed that passion.
I’ve seen a lot of complaining about the heart rate monitor, inaccuracies of wrist based monitors, etc. My Moto 360 was horrid. I could only get a reading 20-30% of the time I’d say. It was so frustrating, I never bothered checking for accuracy and it was a spot reading. So far, my experience is that the Fenix has been spot on. One day at the gym while riding a stationary bike, I checked the hand based monitor against the Fenix. Both measured the exact same BPM rate. I then counted against a clock and my BPM matched what the Fenix was reporting. I also have a Tickr chest strap, which I have not yet paired or checked against the Fenix.
GPS accuracy is seemingly pretty good. Inside as expected leaves a lot to be desired. One of my indoor walking routes I take at work when it’s raining, was recorded as me jumping all over the place, likely when it grabbed reception and again lost it. The distance ended up being about correct however, the path was just crazy.
ABC’s – one of the main reasons I purchased
The altimeter is calibrated at the factory. I found it to be off by a couple hundred feet. This was easy to correct within the Fenix. Lidar imagery has accurate altitudes to use for calibration. Google, “Daft Logic Altitude” to find the site which allows you to click on a map and have the altitude returned. Once I calibrated this, it was accurate. I verified by clicking a point at the end of my driveway to get the altitude after doing the correction in front of my office.
The barometer is quite useful. I turned on the barometric pressure alarm to notify me of pressure drops of 2mb in a three hour period. I’ve had one occasion when out in the woods where nothing was on radar, and a storm literally popped up ten miles south of me, in two frames on the radar, it went from nothing to yellows and reds. Unfortunately I did not yet have the watch, so I can’t comment if this would have been detected, but that’s the hope when on the trail. The barometric sensor is also used to calculate flights of stairs ascended and descended. I tested starting from the street level walking up to the seventh floor, my office level, and it was spot on.
The compass is what pushed me to the Fenix 3 over the Vivoactive HR model. The Fenix has a magnetic compass whereas the Vivoactive is GPS based. Not everyone understands that there is a true north and magnetic north. Depending on where you are on the earth, this angle of difference varies. But for a quick rundown, if you were to navigate to a fixed location three miles away, at a 15º declination, the difference between magnetic and true north is almost three quarters of a mile. Do your research before finding this out in real life.
I race sailboats, and there is a watch face in the store for the Fenix. So far is has proven pretty useful, I’d like to see more functionality, so I’ll probably end up writing one myself. But this was another driver for me. I can use the watch to be notified of lifts and headers while racing. I’d like an app to notify of when you’ve reached the layline, etc. Of course the GPS vs. magnetic compasses will be useful here for taking into account for current offset.
I’ve been blown away by battery life. When using it just as a watch and an occasional tracking of a walk during the day, it typically loses ~10%. As I write this review, it has been 24 hours since charging, and the battery is at 87%.
It’s an expensive watch, and I don’t regret making the purchase in the least bit. I found the button layout to be a bit different in the sense of flow, but I’ve grown accustom to it. I just feel like the back button should be on the bottom left and the up/down menu buttons on the right middle and right bottom. Not a big deal, it works!
One gripe, which I'm not going to ding a star for, wish we could do half stars though. It's a proprietary charging system. My guess is that it's probably for water ingress reasons. But if it utilized a standard micro-usb connector, I'd already have one of these cables on trips. So it's another charging cable I have to bring on a backpacking trip, which adds weight. There are aftermarket chargers out there for the Fenix 3, non HR model. The plug into the watch side with a micro-usb connector. So far there are non which have the cutout for the HR sensor on the Fenix 3 HR watch. At the very least, make the OEM Garmin charger utilize a micro-usb connector, or as things are progressing now, a USB-C connector.
Oh yeah, it tells the time too. Because it’s GPS based, it follows you across times zones and is always spot on.
The Fenix sits on the fence of being a smartwatch in the sense of what a current generation smartwatch offers. Can I speak texts to it, no. Can I control my Nest or other home automation with it, not really (I could set it up as a location device in SmartThings if I really wanted). Does it display information from texts, emails, weather, and so much more, oh yes. I actually am not using the notification content on the Fenix in an attempt to stretch the battery. I have a Moto 360 and Pebble which work better for that purpose if I need that type of device.
I was in the market for a device which I could use to track hiking, mountain biking, and walking in regards to activities without relying on my phone. The Fenix has fit that purpose ideally. At the time of purchase, I had no idea that it would sync via Wi-Fi. And this is a huge benefit as I have a Verizon MiFi. So now when I’m out and complete an activity, I can power up the MiFi and have the activity sync with that. It’s smaller, lighter and the battery lasts a lot longer because it’s not powering a huge color screen. Not to mention it has a 4,000 mAh battery, weighs just under 5 ounces, and can charge the Fenix itself. On longer hikes I can now leave my phone powered off and only use it as an emergency phone without needing to carry a giant battery pack to charge the phone since the Fenix will record my routes. This saves me 5-10 ounces of pack weight typically depending on which battery pack I was previously bringing. I’m not a passionate ultralight packer, I do like to go light, but I am a data junkie so I need to feed that passion.
I’ve seen a lot of complaining about the heart rate monitor, inaccuracies of wrist based monitors, etc. My Moto 360 was horrid. I could only get a reading 20-30% of the time I’d say. It was so frustrating, I never bothered checking for accuracy and it was a spot reading. So far, my experience is that the Fenix has been spot on. One day at the gym while riding a stationary bike, I checked the hand based monitor against the Fenix. Both measured the exact same BPM rate. I then counted against a clock and my BPM matched what the Fenix was reporting. I also have a Tickr chest strap, which I have not yet paired or checked against the Fenix.
GPS accuracy is seemingly pretty good. Inside as expected leaves a lot to be desired. One of my indoor walking routes I take at work when it’s raining, was recorded as me jumping all over the place, likely when it grabbed reception and again lost it. The distance ended up being about correct however, the path was just crazy.
ABC’s – one of the main reasons I purchased
The altimeter is calibrated at the factory. I found it to be off by a couple hundred feet. This was easy to correct within the Fenix. Lidar imagery has accurate altitudes to use for calibration. Google, “Daft Logic Altitude” to find the site which allows you to click on a map and have the altitude returned. Once I calibrated this, it was accurate. I verified by clicking a point at the end of my driveway to get the altitude after doing the correction in front of my office.
The barometer is quite useful. I turned on the barometric pressure alarm to notify me of pressure drops of 2mb in a three hour period. I’ve had one occasion when out in the woods where nothing was on radar, and a storm literally popped up ten miles south of me, in two frames on the radar, it went from nothing to yellows and reds. Unfortunately I did not yet have the watch, so I can’t comment if this would have been detected, but that’s the hope when on the trail. The barometric sensor is also used to calculate flights of stairs ascended and descended. I tested starting from the street level walking up to the seventh floor, my office level, and it was spot on.
The compass is what pushed me to the Fenix 3 over the Vivoactive HR model. The Fenix has a magnetic compass whereas the Vivoactive is GPS based. Not everyone understands that there is a true north and magnetic north. Depending on where you are on the earth, this angle of difference varies. But for a quick rundown, if you were to navigate to a fixed location three miles away, at a 15º declination, the difference between magnetic and true north is almost three quarters of a mile. Do your research before finding this out in real life.
I race sailboats, and there is a watch face in the store for the Fenix. So far is has proven pretty useful, I’d like to see more functionality, so I’ll probably end up writing one myself. But this was another driver for me. I can use the watch to be notified of lifts and headers while racing. I’d like an app to notify of when you’ve reached the layline, etc. Of course the GPS vs. magnetic compasses will be useful here for taking into account for current offset.
I’ve been blown away by battery life. When using it just as a watch and an occasional tracking of a walk during the day, it typically loses ~10%. As I write this review, it has been 24 hours since charging, and the battery is at 87%.
It’s an expensive watch, and I don’t regret making the purchase in the least bit. I found the button layout to be a bit different in the sense of flow, but I’ve grown accustom to it. I just feel like the back button should be on the bottom left and the up/down menu buttons on the right middle and right bottom. Not a big deal, it works!
One gripe, which I'm not going to ding a star for, wish we could do half stars though. It's a proprietary charging system. My guess is that it's probably for water ingress reasons. But if it utilized a standard micro-usb connector, I'd already have one of these cables on trips. So it's another charging cable I have to bring on a backpacking trip, which adds weight. There are aftermarket chargers out there for the Fenix 3, non HR model. The plug into the watch side with a micro-usb connector. So far there are non which have the cutout for the HR sensor on the Fenix 3 HR watch. At the very least, make the OEM Garmin charger utilize a micro-usb connector, or as things are progressing now, a USB-C connector.
Oh yeah, it tells the time too. Because it’s GPS based, it follows you across times zones and is always spot on.
Enter the Fenix 3 HR! I still wear a heart rate strap while road cycling, rowing, and strength training because they're more accurate than the built-in optical HR monitor, but when you snug the watch strap down on the Fenix 3, the built-in HR monitor does a pretty good job of tracking my HR while paddleboarding, surfing, bike commuting, and hiking.
The Fenix 3 HR also heralded in the addition of tracking cadence/stroke rate for both paddleboarding and rowing and has dedicated apps with associated metrics for them as well as the traditional swim/bike/run and lots of other activities. I've asked Garmin repeatedly for paddleboarding/rowing functions since back when I got my first 810XT, and now it's finally here in the Fenix 3 HR. Hooray!
The firmware and Garmin Connect mobile software for iOS have settled in for this watch to a large degree and I have very few complaints. The one thing I have noticed recently is that it's not currently very consistent with giving me text/call/email notifications from my phone, at least not as consistent as my regular Fenix 3 and the 920XT I had. It's not that big a deal, but I like it when it works. Some people hate having their watch bothering them all the time though, but it's possible to turn that function off if you're one of them.
If you're into counting steps, I'd say the Fenix 3 HR is pretty demanding. It counts about 1/2 to 2/3rds as many as my iPhone which is almost constantly in my pocket. I also once climbed ten flights of stairs the other day and it didn't count any of them (it must have thought I was lagging). Still, I think they're in the process of refining the firmware for that, and I only really track it as a curiosity since I get plenty of exercise in other ways. The great thing is that since it's an attractive enough watch to wear all the time, it really does work perfectly as a step counter/fitness tracker. You won't need some sort of goofy bracelet on one arm and a watch on the other.
One note about optical HR straps like those implemented in the Fenix 3 HR. You do need to wear it relatively snug above your wrist bone for proper readings. I've also read that a common criticism about this type of HR monitoring is that it's laggy (which it is, a little), and that it's not very accurate or consistent for those people with dark skin tones. I'm relatively fair skinned with a constant California tan on my forearms and it works fine for me. I do, however, suspect that those who complain about it's inaccuracy either don't realize they need to wear it fairly tightly (as outside light leaking underneath the watch ruins the readings) or perhaps they have a dark complexion which also makes it hard for the sensor to detect the variations in skin color associated with HR.
The ability to change the watch faces via the Connect IQ store and all the 3rd party apps and datafields currently available and ever-expanding make this watch very useful. However, you will have to spend some time learning how to use the watch to get the most out of it. Yes, it's a watch with a learning curve, and you'd be well advised to read the manual to get the most out of it, but if you're an athletic nerd like me who likes data, that's not going to be a problem for you.
About the strap on the Fenix 3 HR: it's not the same strap as the other models. The strap that comes with the HR version is a little stretchy so that you can tighten it down and not have it bite into your skin for proper HR measurements. You can certainly order and use any of the other straps for the regular Fenix 3 which might be more attractive, but keep in mind you won't be able to tighten them enough to get good HR readings. That said, it only takes a couple minutes to switch out the band using the included tool for something more elegant if the situation calls for it.
About the glass: The Fenix 3 HR has a sapphire glass face which is much more resistant to scratching than the glass on the basic Fenix 3. It has the same glass as the Fenix 3 Sapphire. I only mention this because it's important from a durability standpoint, and it's sort of a hard specification to find in the Garmin marketing literature.
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The product itself is amazing. After contemplating whether to go for the non HR model or HR, I finally purchased the HR one. The watch itself looks amazing. I was worried thinking it might be too big but even if its a big watch it fits amazingly well and does not look odd. It is think though but again it has that rugged coolness to it which stands out in style. Almost all of those who noticed the watch till now complimented the looks of it.
The best features for me was the always on crisp screen and the battery life. The GPS is accurate and takes mere seconds to get a lock. Syncing is really effortless. Garmin Connect app is now refined and shows a lot more details. The battery lasts more than a week if you use the GPS for around an hour four days a week and without using smart notifications. I don't want to fiddle my watch for notifications so I gave up on that feature.
The sapphire glass undoubtedly strong, the watch band fits well and is comfortable even during sweaty workouts. The watch being water resistant can be washed in plain water after a work out.
This is exactly what I was looking for in a fitness tracker/watch. If you can spare the cash, it is worth it and should last you years.
It do most of the smart watch function which are necessary while driving or moving like getting message mail whatsapp msg etc checking call etc. Yeh it's on a costly side but think it likes this people buy Rolex tag heuer etc which cost people a fortune . But what Those watches only show u time and date noting else .buy this watch u will not regret it . This smart watch do a lots of thing without losing the meaning of watch . Which other smart watch company have pretty much forget .aka battery life .