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Garmin Vivoactive 3 — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2017

Vivoactive 3Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

43.4mm

Thickness

11.7mm

Diameter

43.4mm

Weight

43g

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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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.

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

mm
40.0mm (small)85.0mm (large)
How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Wrist Width Measurement Guide →
Garmin Vivoactive 3
Case: 43.4mmL2L: 43.4mmThick: 11.7mm
Edge Clearance
+5.8mm
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Balanced Fit5.8mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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Garmin Vivoactive 3 Full Specifications

Design19
width43.4
height43.4
volume22.04 cm³
weight43 g
thickness11.7
ATM rating5 ATM
resolution240 x 240 px
screen size1.2 inches
Display typeLCD
Has a displayYes
pixel density282 ppi
width of band20 mm
water resistanceWaterproof
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
waterproof depth rating50 m
Watch band is replaceableYes
Has sapphire glass displayNo
has branded damage-resistant glassYes
Battery7
charge time1 hours
battery life7 days
has wireless chargingNo
has a removable batteryNo
battery life with GPS on13 hours
Has a solar power batteryNo
has a rechargeable batteryYes
Sensors10
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerYes
has a gyroscopeNo
Has a cadence sensorNo
has an accelerometerYes
Monitors perspirationNo
Has a heart rate monitorYes
Has a temperature sensorNo
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsNo
Features23
release date2017-09-01
Has a stopwatchYes
Has smart alarmNo
warranty period1 years
Has call controlYes
Has silent alarmYes
has HRV trackingNo
measures VO2 maxYes
Has notificationsYes
Has ECG technologyNo
Locates your phoneYes
has a front cameraNo
has fall detectionNo
has voice commandsNo
Acquires GPS fasterNo
Has vibrating alertsYes
number of microphones0
shows readiness levelNo
Can be used to answer callsNo
measures resting heart rateYes
has irregular heart rate warningsYes
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes
Has a built-in camera remote control functionNo
Connectivity8
has NFCYes
supports ANT+Yes
supports Wi-FiNo
supports GalileoYes
Bluetooth version4.2
has a cellular moduleNo
Is compatible with iOSYes
Is compatible with AndroidYes
Miscellaneous11
has aptXNo
Has auto pauseYes
Available on PCYes
maximum Bluetooth range10 m
Is compatible with WindowsNo
Is compatible with Mac OS XNo
has an external memory slotNo
Compatible with smart scalesYes
has a battery level indicatorYes
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes
App & Software22
Ad-freeYes
Free appYes
Tracks BMIYes
Has coachingYes
Includes mapsYes
Supports routesYes
Has achievementsYes
Has goal settingYes
Has live trackingYes
Has exercise diaryYes
Predicts ovulationYes
Can be personalisedYes
Has weight trackingNo
Predicts start dateYes
Tracks water intakeNo
Has inactivity alertsYes
Has period notificationsYes
Has temperature trackingNo
Doesn’t require accountNo
Provides activity reportsYes
Displays fertile window notificationsYes
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes
Activity tracking14
Measures paceYes
Tracks distanceYes
Tracks elevationYes
Designed for golfYes
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Designed for divingNo
Has a route trackerYes
Has exercise taggingNo
Has multi-sport modeYes
Tracks calorie intakeNo
Provides sleep reportsYes
Detects activities automaticallyYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes

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Vivoactive 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Vivoactive 3?

The Garmin Vivoactive 3 has a 43.4mm case and is 11.7mm thick.

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). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Vivoactive 3 weigh?

The Garmin Vivoactive 3 weighs 43g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Vivoactive 3 with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Vivoactive 3 next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.

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