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While the world fawns over the Apple Watch, serious runners and adventurers know an outdoor sportswatch is a far better way of spending your money, and this is Garmin's most ambitious effort yet.Following on from last year's Garmin Fenix 2, the Fenix 3 br...
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, Pricey as hell...
An impressive sports watch from Garmin that is only let down by its price. Casual users should look elsewhere...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2015-09-11 15:09:43
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While the world fawns over the Apple Watch, serious runners and adventurers know an outdoor sportswatch is a far better way of spending your money, and this is Garmin's most ambitious effort yet.Following on from last year's Garmin Fenix 2, the Fenix 3...
Easy and intelligent configuration, Quick and accurate tracking, Rugged and longlasting.
Needs a chest strap to really shine, Basic onscreen display, Sleep tracking is soso, Pricey as hell...
An impressive sports watch from Garmin that is only let down by its price. Casual users should look elsewhere...
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I run, bike, swim, surf, snowboard, paddle, hunt and ride motorcycles. Not only is the Garmin Fenix 3 the first smartwatch capable of keeping up throughout all those activities, but it's also the first to genuinely help me become better at them.Gizmodo lo...
Promotes activity, Excellent battery life, Great design...
Smartphone navigation is superior, Bulky design, Some sensor adding issues...
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Do you like BBWs? No, you haven't stumbled onto the wrong section of Craigslist – we mean big, burly watches. We ask because the even after making it thinner, sleeker, and more attractive, Garmin's flagship fenix is still a BBW. While there's no hiding...
Smart notifications, ANT+ and Wi-Fi compatible, Waterproof to 100 meters, IQ Store has apps...
Only one alarm, Poor sleep tracking, Nearly all settings must be made on the watch...
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When it comes to sports tracking, things don't get more action packed than the Garmin Fenix 3. Designed for the person who's not content with a little weekend jogging, it's capable of tracking trail running, skiing, open water swimming and even gym work t...
Huge array of sports, Tonnes of top level data, Looks great...
Sapphire version is crazy expensive, Smartwatch features could be better, Big, bulky and masculine...
In short, the Fenix 3 is the ultimate fitness watch, and one that comes highly recommended. There's enough top level data for hardened triathletes and casual fitness fans who enjoy a diverse range of sports will get a kick out of seeing every activity tra...
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There's a lot of attention on watches at the moment – smartwatches, fitness watches and Bluetooth watches – but one company that's been around all along is Garmin and its latest Fenix 3 watch is a combination of all of these models.The Fenix 3 is a rugged...
VERDICT: The Fenix 3 from Garmin is a serious watch for serious users who don't want to compromise what they're doing to make up for the shortcomings of a device. If you're an adventurer, an athlete, an explorer or just love the outdoors – the Fenix 3 is...
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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. But unlike its predecessors this generation is built even better for the day-to-day runner, cyclist...
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Garmin Fenix 3 – First Impressions from CES 2015 Sports watches have tended to be a little lacking in the looks department, to the point where you really have to be dedicated to use them as everyday watches. That's something Garmin's been trying to fix wi...
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...
With only a few minutes on the show floor at CES 2015 to try the Garmin Fenix 3, it's too early to draw any firm conclusions. However, what we can say is that Garmin has very nearly nailed the design – this is a lovely looking watch, especially with that...
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Garmin has unveiled a bunch of new sportswatches at CES 2015 in Las Vegas. We got some hands-on time with the Fenix 3, Epix, and Vivofit 2, all of which look drastically different and suit different needs, but they're still ushering Garmin into the athlet...
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You can set the Fenix 3 to monitor a serious number of activities: Climb, Hike, Run, Trail Run, Indoor Run, Bike, Indoor Bike, Pool Swim, Open Water, Triathlon, Crosscountry Ski, Ski/Board. There may be more, but I was exhausted just scrolling through the...
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Specs:Physical dimensions: 2.0” x 2.0” x 0.6” (51.0 x 51.0 x 16.0 mm) Display size, WxH: 1.2” (30.4 mm) Display resolution, WxH: 218 x 218 pixels; transflective MIP color Weight With all links: 6.56 oz (186 g); With rubber bands: 3.0 oz (85 g) Battery: Re...
Full featured multisport watch in a luxury watch design. Impressive battery life...
May be too big/heavy for some. No support (yet) for swim workouts...
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The standalone GPS market just isn't what it used to be, and as such, Garmin has done what any Business 101 graduate would almost certainly suggest: diversify.For the Kansas-based company, that means wearables , wearables, wearables. From golfers to boati...
Extremely rugged, Feature-packed, In-depth monitoring...
Long menu navigation, No built-in heart rate monitoring, Minimal sleep monitoring...
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I run, bike, swim, surf, snowboard, paddle, hunt and ride motorcycles. Not only is the Garmin Fenix 3 the first smartwatch capable of keeping up throughout all those activities, but its also the first to genuinely help me become better at them.Advertisem...
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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, swim...
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I've been using the Fenix3 for quite some time, and after a month on a final production unit with final production version – I've got enough data and detail for the in-depth review. Which…is what you'll find below. The good, the bad, and the ugly.To be cl...
For the multisport crowd who's been looking for Garmin to come out with a multisport sport watch that's as elegant as more classical time pieces, the Fenix3 definitely delivers there. For the outdoor/hiking crowd, there's been some changes from the Fenix1...
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When you're in the great outdoors, it helps to know where you're going and where you've come from. The Garmin fenix 3 Sapphire GPS watch not only tracks a wide range of activities — from skiing to canoeing to hiking — but also has excellent battery life a...
Michael A. Prospero is the reviews editor at Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide. When he’s not testing out the latest running watc, skiing or training for a maratho, he’s probably using the latest kitchen gadget.
Expensiv, Heav, Many activities don't show up on mobile app...
I once got lost skiing in the middle of the French Alps. It wasn't fun. I eventually found my way out (thanks to the ski patrol). But had I worn a GPS watch that could have led me back to where I started, I would have been spared a few hours of anxiety. O...
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