Garmin  Fenix 3 GPS Multisport Heart Rate Monitor Watch

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The Garmin Fenix 3 GPS heart rate monitor watch combines style with multisport training capabilities and Elevate wrist-based heart rate monitoring so you can track your training without a chest strap.

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Features

  • Enjoy an eye-catching timepiece design and uncompromising quality, with a stainless-steel bezel and high-strength, scratch-resistant domed sapphire lens
  • 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
  • When paired with HRM-Run monitor (not included), calculates advanced features like recovery advisor, race predictor (estimates your ideal finish time) and VO2 max estimate
  • Omni-directional steel EXO antenna, when paired with GLONASS, provides an even faster fix and more accurate position than GPS alone
  • Utilize 1 or more WiFi hot spots to automatically sync your data with Garmin Connect application and to update your software (when in range)
  • Connect IQ platform lets you customize your watch with a variety of watch faces, data fields, widgets and applications
  • Use as an activity tracker by counting steps, calories and distance throughout the day
  • Also features a move bar with vibration alert to motivate you to move when you've been sitting too long and sleep mode to monitor your quality of rest at night
  • Includes lactate threshold, stress score, performance indicator and audio prompts
  • Pair with optional ANT+ sensors, such as heart rate monitors, temperature sensor, foot pod, speed/cadence, Vector power meter or use to control VIRB action camera
  • 1.2 inch sunlight-visible, high-resolution color Chroma optically-bonded display with high-strength domed sapphire lens
  • Pair with your smartphone to download golf course distances from our golf course database, with more than 40,000 international courses
  • Measure paddle stroke count, stroke rate and distance per stroke to determine efficiency

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Average Battery Life

50 hrs. in UltraTrac mode; 20 hrs. in GPS mode; 6 weeks in Watch mode months

Battery Type

Lithium Ion

Display Size

1.2 inches diameter inches

Illumination

Backlight

Altimeter

Pressure-based

Compass

Yes

GPS/Satellite Detectable

Yes

HRM Included/Integrated

Yes

Heart Rate Sensor Type

Wrist-based

Average Heart Rate

Yes

Heart Rate Target Zone(s)

Yes

VO2 Max Estimate

Yes

Recovery Advising

Yes

Tracks Steps

Yes

Pedometer Type

Digital 3-axis Accelerometer

Pace Alert

Yes

Interval Training

Yes

Tracks Calories Burned

Yes

Water-Resistant Depth

100 meters

Pool Lap Recognition

Yes

Stroke Recognition

Yes

Sleep Tracking

Yes

Alarm

Yes

Time Display

Yes

Stopwatch

Yes

Visual Map Display

Yes

Preloaded Map

None

Programmable Routes

Yes

Number of Routes

50

Number of Waypoints

1000

Customization

Widgets

Data Fields

Watch Faces

Smart Device Notifications

Yes

Gender

Unisex

Reviews
51 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

32 out of 37 (86%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect for kayaking
SJRkayaker
9 years ago
I purchased my Fenix 3 HR two weeks ago and have finally finished putting it through its paces and testing the various features that attracted me to this wearable GPS in the first place. I was most interested in a device that would monitor my performance and route while kayaking. I did quite a bit of research on this "watch" before finally making my purchase. Despite not being able to find a review specific to kayaking, I assumed, correctly, that the Stand-up Paddle (SUP) and Rowing widgets would suffice. These two widgets that currently come with the Fenix 3 HR both provide similar performance data specific to paddling sports. These include heart rate data, temperature data, timing (moving time, avg. speed, max speed, avg. moving speed) and strokes (total strokes, avg. stroke rate, max. stroke rate and avg distance per stroke). These data a nicely displayed in tabular and graphic formats below a map of the route plotted on a Google map of the area covered. A really nice feature of this display is a dot that can be dragged along the route, concurrently moving a cursor line along the graphic plots of the relevant data. This is hard to describe so check out the photos attached which show my data from a recent paddle. Of the two widgets, I found the SUP widget the most useful for kayaking primarily because it uses standard English measurements rather than metric. The only drawback to using these widgets for kayaking is that the double ended paddle allows for two strokes for every one stroke used in rowing or stand-up paddling. Consequently, the strokes counted by the widget are exactly half the number actually taken. Multiplying the strokes by 2 and dividing the distance/stroke by 2 is an easy fix until the Garmin developers get us a kayaking widget. The device performs beautifully, and has a number of other features that are really useful to kayakers or anyone involved in watersports. I should mention that I don't have a smart phone so I have to rely on my PC for syncing my device with Garmin Connect. In my opinion, this should not be a deterrent to anyone similarly unencumbered with a smart phone. Finally, while this is a big "watch" I have found it to be quite comfortable on my admittedly small wrist; even when sleeping.
SJRkayaker
Saint Johns, FL, United States
35 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Unreliable HR = Useless
JGinNJ
9 years ago
I took the Fenix 3 HR out on its first use this weekend on a 5 hour hike to compare it against my Polar FT60 with H1 chest strap. When hiking up hills, the F3HR was anywhere from 10 to 75 BPM below the Polar. It seems to lag a lot and taking a long time to settle into a reliable reading. As soon as my level of exertion changed, the HR was, once again, all over the place. I didn't expect an optical HRM to be an exact match to a EKG-accurate chest strap HRM, but up to 75 BPM difference means the Fenix 3 HR is really nothing more than a random number generator. Using it at the gym was equally disappointing - despite re-positioning and switching wrists. Before you buy this, read the pages and pages of complaints on the Garmin forums. Garmin is aware of the issues and seems to be working on it. They are inviting people to install beta firmware and report back. Sorry, but for $600, customers shouldn't be asked to debug the watch that may never work correctly. Mine is going back tomorrow.
JGinNJ
Woodbridge, NJ
28 people found this review helpful

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SJRkayaker
Saint Johns, FL, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect for kayaking

9 years ago

I purchased my Fenix 3 HR two weeks ago and have finally finished putting it through its paces and testing the various features that attracted me to this wearable GPS in the first place. I was most interested in a device that would monitor my performance and route while kayaking. I did quite a bit of research on this "watch" before finally making my purchase. Despite not being able to find a review specific to kayaking, I assumed, correctly, that the Stand-up Paddle (SUP) and Rowing widgets would suffice. These two widgets that currently come with the Fenix 3 HR both provide similar performance data specific to paddling sports. These include heart rate data, temperature data, timing (moving time, avg. speed, max speed, avg. moving speed) and strokes (total strokes, avg. stroke rate, max. stroke rate and avg distance per stroke). These data a nicely displayed in tabular and graphic formats below a map of the route plotted on a Google map of the area covered. A really nice feature of this display is a dot that can be dragged along the route, concurrently moving a cursor line along the graphic plots of the relevant data. This is hard to describe so check out the photos attached which show my data from a recent paddle. Of the two widgets, I found the SUP widget the most useful for kayaking primarily because it uses standard English measurements rather than metric. The only drawback to using these widgets for kayaking is that the double ended paddle allows for two strokes for every one stroke used in rowing or stand-up paddling. Consequently, the strokes counted by the widget are exactly half the number actually taken. Multiplying the strokes by 2 and dividing the distance/stroke by 2 is an easy fix until the Garmin developers get us a kayaking widget. The device performs beautifully, and has a number of other features that are really useful to kayakers or anyone involved in watersports. I should mention that I don't have a smart phone so I have to rely on my PC for syncing my device with Garmin Connect. In my opinion, this should not be a deterrent to anyone similarly unencumbered with a smart phone. Finally, while this is a big "watch" I have found it to be quite comfortable on my admittedly small wrist; even when sleeping.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Kendra
New Mexico, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing, beautiful, big watch!

9 years ago

I have had this amazing watch for about 2 months! This watch is big and beautiful! The quality is top notch! I am a woman with small wrists, but I Love this watch! I run, walk, lift weights and do tons of exercise classes every week! GPS is spot on, optical heart rate is okay, especially resting heart rate! I use a chest strap because I want more precise information! The Fenix 3 hr tracks sleep too! I like getting my phone notifications on my wrist! I love this amazingly beautiful, big watch!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Night Runner STL
St. Louis
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Worth the money??

9 years ago

About a month into using the Fenix 3 HR and would say I am only using about 20% of its potential as I have being using for running only. It is quirky but not like Suuntos I have had. Readings are accurate and I use the heart rate strap. GPS is above average on most days although not perfect. Battery time is awesome. Emails & texts on watch face are great. Loadable faces and widgets are more than gimics. Doesn't do a great job tracking sleep as naps are never picked up. More than a few have walked up and made positive comments on the look of the watch. As noted prior $650 with a strap is pricey but think about but if you wear it 24/7 it pays for itself over the long haul.

Yes , I recommend this product
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RickyG
Utah
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Incredible Feature Set. Love it.

9 years ago

I love this watch. I have had others in the past and the Garmin Vivoactive most recently. That was a great watch, too. However, this one just blows it out of the water in feature set. That having been said, it will most likely be overkill for a lot of people. For me, the heart rate, thermometer and altimeter have all worked perfectly, so I have no complaints there. Lastly, it's gorgeous. I was worried about how it would look on my wrist, but I have already had many compliments. I'm not at all a big person. Actually, I am probably on the small side when it comes to my wrists. However, this thing looks like a regular watch and a sharp looking one at that. If you have the money, get it.

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ESHenry
Westampton, NJ, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Activity Tracker/GPS sports Watch

8 years ago

I was in the market for an activity tracker and I wanted to upgrade my aging watch. I consider a "Smart Watch" but none was capable of recording some advanced metrics that I wanted to track. I also didn't want a device that was too sporty looking. Since I am an avid cyclists and runner I also wanted something that would easily integrate with the device and app that I've used for the last several years. The Garmin Fenix 3 HR ended up being the best option for me, it actually added some metrics that my current cycling computer don't have. It's cool that I now have VO2 max estate and recovery calculator. And as far as esthetics, I thought that it would look big on my wrist because I have tiny wrists and it does but it doesn't look gaudy. Actually I purchased the metal band and it dresses up very well.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Nikki5278
Buford, GA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fenix 3 HR is ALL YOU NEED!!!!

9 years ago

This watch ROCKS!!! Five star rating is not high enough. I love love love it. The GPS signal is awesome, the battery life is unparalleled and the features are abundant. It will take me a few weeks to learn how to use all of the features but I will get there. Definitely download the extensive user guide from the Garmin website because that alone is phenomenal. You do need one of the heart rate straps to get the advanced metrics but I am fine with purchasing that later down the line. The metrics you can get from the watch alone work well for me at this time. This watch is a true powerhouse. Worth every penny!!! I can't stress this enough......it's an expensive watch but you get what you pay for :-).

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cramblda
Vancouver, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The perfect training tool

9 years ago

The Fenix 3 HR is the perfect training tool for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. The Garmin Connect software, both the phone app and the web portal, do a great job of making all the data the Fenix 3 collects available in a very useful format. The 24-hr Heart Rate and sleep tracking are very helpful in assessing your workload and recovery. I have found the integrated optical HR sensor to be very good, bit still use my heart rate chest strap for my workouts to get the most accurate data and additional metrics provided by the HRM-TRI / HRM-SWIM / HRM-RUN. I have been very pleased with the various ways I can customize the watch screens and widgets for my specific use. I have not had an opportunity to try out the navigation features yet, but am looking forward to reporting how that goes.

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AZandCOgirl
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Fit review for women

8 years ago

Quick feedback for anyone considering this as a holiday gift. This is my 2nd Garmin watch. I chose to go with the rubber band again because the last one works well for me. This model is HUGE on my wrist. Im an average sized woman with small wrists - 6 inches. The band has about 3 slots left on my wrist. Due to it's weight it turns outward a lot on my wrist. My other Garmin that I love for running is a Forerunner 15 and it fit wonderfully. I will update my review in a week after giving it a try.

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Jeffinhizhands
San Clemente, Ca.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing Sports Watch

9 years ago

This Garmin Fenix 3 HR is everything that it says it is. I use this watch when I ride my mountain bike and when going to the gym. Linked to Strava in seconds. GPS is very fast and HR monitor (on the wrist) one of my favorite options and why I bought the watch, is very accurate. Overall I believe that this time piece is worth every penny if you use it for what it is designed to do. It will probably replace my everyday watch very soon. If you are on the fence about spending the 600 bucks and you can get past that..... Money well spent!

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FreedomBurrito
Keizer, OR, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Tracking your health? Look no further

9 years ago

Bought this watch a couple weeks ago. It replaced my Sunnto Ambit (which had a LOT of miles on it). This watch is easy to use, and the accuracy of the GPS is right on, and has zero issues with cloudy days. Although it has only been two weeks, I would recommend this to anyone who can afford it. There are plenty of "bells an whistles" I may not be using, but we will see. I am interested in the Tactix Bravo due to my line of work, and the fact that I work remotely with little access to power, and have heard great things about the battery life while using the GPS. That is the only downfall that the Fenix 3 has is it runs the battery down quickly, but compared to the Sunnto Ambit, it really isn't too bad.

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