Garmin Vivoactive 3
182.90
Garmin Forerunner 55
162.50
Polar Pacer
165.90
Garmin Vivoactive 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Polar Pacer
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Pros
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Battery life |
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Cons
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According to the product specialist
Pros
GPS smart watch with built-in sports apps, pulse heart rate monitor and Garmin Pay™ contactless payment. |
More than 15 pre-installed GPS and indoor sports apps, such as yoga, running, swimming and more. |
Uses connected features such as smartphone notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack and more. |
With up to two weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode, you can get plenty of workouts out of one charge. |
This watch's personalised guidance means you will receive daily recommendations based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time. |
Thanks to the activity profiles for different workouts, you always have a good workout ready. |
The Garmin Forerunner 55 has all kinds of connected features, such as smartphone notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, LiveTrack and more. |
A slim and lightweight sports watch with all the essential functions and some special training tools. |
The Pacer tracks your activity 24/7. Based on this data, it gives you personalised advice. |
Includes new advanced sleep features to give you an analysis of your recovery during the night. |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS satellite connectivity so you can accurately track and review your workouts. |
Ultra-long battery life. |
Cons
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music lets you store up to 500 songs on your smartwatch for offline use. This is not possible with the standard Vivoactive 3. |
You cannot play music directly from this watch like with some other models. |
Does not have a touchscreen. |
The watch does not have built-in storage for music sources, so you will need your smartphone to play music. |
Specifications
Navigation
No
No
No
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Heart rate monitor in wrist strap
Yes, barometric
Yes, GPS
Yes, GPS
Screen Size
1.2 inch
1.04 inch
1.2 inch
208 x 208 Pixels
240x240 Pixels
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
USB
EU
USB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Notification Type
Message
Caller ID
Music controls
Notifications
Caller ID
Music controls
Notifications
Message
Caller ID
Caller ID
Thermometer
Yes
No
Yes
Vibrating alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Waterproof
Visual
Acoustic
Vibrate
Acoustic
Vibrate
Visual
Vibrate
Vibrate
Visual
Acoustic
Vibrate
Acoustic
Vibrate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, adjustable
Calories
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Source
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Internal Battery
Android
iOS
iOS
Android
iOS
iOS
Sport
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Multisport
Golf
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Multisport
Golf
Cycling
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Running
Swimming
Fitness
Multisport
Step Counter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sleep Monitor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Virtual Partner
No
No
No
Stopwatch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Climbed Steps
No
No
Motion Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Night Black
Payment function
No
No
Recommended for type of cyclist
Recreational cyclist
Wrist strap material
Silicone