Garmin · 2017
Vivoactive 3Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 46–62mm (≈ 12.3–16.6cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Vivoactive 3 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 13 hours and 7 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 11.7mm thick. Thinner than 87% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size.
- 1.2 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
- Takes 20mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Vivoactive 3 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive 3 overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Vivoactive 3.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivoactive 3 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivoactive 343.4mm · 11.7mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivoactive 3 on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
How long the Vivoactive 3 lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 13 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch7 days
- GPS13 hours
How the Vivoactive 3 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use7 days#208 of 257
- GPS tracking13 hours#201 of 233
What size band does the Vivoactive 3 take?
Lug width
20mm
Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 20mm and quick-release before buying.
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Vivoactive 3 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 7 days
- Display
- 1.2 inches
- Resolution
- 240 x 240 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Strap
- 20 mm
- Charging
- 1 hours
Full specification sheet
114 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 43.4
- height
- 43.4
- volume
- 22.04 cm³
- weight
- 43 g
- thickness
- 11.7
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 240 x 240 px
- screen size
- 1.2 inches
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 282 ppi
- width of band
- 20 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- has branded damage-resistant glass
Battery
- charge time
- 1 hours
- battery life
- 7 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 13 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2017-09-01
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 1 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- measures VO2 max
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- number of microphones
- 0
- shows readiness level
- Can be used to answer calls
- measures resting heart rate
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- Bluetooth version
- 4.2
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- maximum Bluetooth range
- 10 m
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Tracks BMI
- Has coaching
- Includes maps
- Supports routes
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has live tracking
- Has exercise diary
- Predicts ovulation
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Doesn’t require account
- Provides activity reports
- Displays fertile window notifications
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Vivoactive 3
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Approach S42
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Approach® S40
- Width
- 43.4mm
- Thick
- 11.7mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Venu
- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
Garmin
D2™ Air
- Width
- 43.2mm
- Thick
- 12.4mm
- Weight
- 46.3g
Garmin
Venu 2 Plus
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Garmin
D2™ Air X10
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Vivoactive 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivoactive 3 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 46–62mm (about 12.3–16.6cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Vivoactive 3 take?
20mm. Any 20mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Vivoactive 3 battery last?
Between 13 hours and 7 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 7 days and GPS at 13 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Vivoactive 3 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 7 days in everyday use it ranks #208 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Vivoactive 3 thick for a 43mm watch?
At 11.7mm, thinner than 87% of 43mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Vivoactive 3?
OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, Oppo Watch X2 Mini, Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Stainless Steel / Black Meteorite / Bracelet, Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow / Bracelet all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive 3's 43.4mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
