Testseek.com have collected 218 expert reviews of the Sony SmartWatch 3 and the average rating is 70%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony SmartWatch 3.
November 2014
(70%)
218 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
1 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great design
MicroUSB charger
GPS
Superb battery life for an Android Wear smartwatch
Display is bright outdoors
Ambient sensor allows true alwayson display
High quality design
Fit and finish
THE
Best Sony smartwatch yet
Great clasp
Best-in-class battery life
The Sony SmartWatch 3 has built-in GPS to track your workout without needing your phone. It's waterproof
Has a built-in USB port for charging without a dock and runs Android Wear smoothly
Very
Very readable in sunlight
MicroUSB charging
Battery lasts a good two days for most people
With power users needing a charge every day
Water resistance rated at IP68
Great battery
GPS functionality works well
Screen works well outdoors
Great battery life
Builtin GPS
Clasp works well
The editors didn't like
Is Android Wear useful yet?
Expensive
Display isn't particularly vibrant
MicroUSB port an annoyance to access
Protective grommet feels flimsy
Omission of heart rate sensor
No heart rate monitor
Thick band
Unimaginative stock faces
Its screen is pretty awful
With poor colours and viewing angles. Its plain
Square design makes it much less stylish than the LG G Watch R and it doesn't have a heart-rate monitor built in
Screen offers poor viewing angles when switched on and being used
Abstract: GPS, a gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensors and an accelerometer make the Sony Smartwatch 3 suitable for fitness tracking, directions, navigation and notifications. Because most functions do not work properly offline, it is not the best option for tr...
The Sony Smartwatch 3 is definitely an upgrade over their previous smartwatches. This is due to both build and software. While the SW3 doesn't have the luxury look, it certainly does have functionality. It is missing some things that are sort of becom...
Don't buy it. Sony did everything right but Android Wear in general isn't yet ready for the mainstream. If you're dying to try out Android Wear, this is the watch for you; otherwise, wait until the Sony SmartWatch 4 comes out before throwing your money at...
Boring design, Disappointing battery life, Few apps support GPS
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The Sony SmartWatch 3 runs more reliably compared to the LG G Watch R, lasts longer and is easier to charge with standard micro USB cable. It also has a modern wearable device look, and does not pretend to look like a analog watch. It is the only smartwat...
Best battery life for an Android Wear watch yet, and the transflective screen is nice for quickly checking the time of day, I love that the charging port is just a plain old micro USB, which means it's really easy to charge it anywhere, The watch itself d
The SmartWatch 3 doesn't have a built-in heart rate monitor, which is become a key feature for wrist-worn devices for people who are serious about their health. The Moto 360, Fitbit Charge HR and Basis Peak constantly monitor my heart, giving me a much be
Its a tough call. It many ways, it simply performs better than any of the other Android Wear watches. But on the other side, it looks a bit plain, and looks matter when youre talking about something youre going to be wearing all day, every day. The lac...
Abstract: The Sony SmartWatch 3 is now available with a steel band, called the Sony SmartWatch 3 Steel. With the same exact specs as the SmartWatch 3, including built-in GPS and Android Wear software, but swaps the rubber and leather bands for a stainless steel ban...
Built-in GPS is ideal for runners and other athletes, WiFi and NFC make this more future-proof than other Android Wear devices, Relatively long battery life, Display is easy to read in direct sunlight
Drab design, Screen isn't as vibrant as on some other smartwatches, Not many Android Wear apps currently make use of the GPS, WiFi or NFC
Sony's latest smartwatch won't be for everyone, what with its dull design and muted screen. Still, this is currently the only Android Wear device with a built-in GPS radio, making it a smart choice for runners and other athletes interested in tracking th...
Abstract: If you simply can't decide which—if any—watch is the right one for you, here are all the strengths and weaknesses of the current crop.I have used all the current Android Wear watches for at least a few weeks, so I have a good handle on what makes them tic...
Built-in GPS, Bluetooth headset connectivity, Secure clasp
Unreliable display, No heart-rate tracking, Not intuitive, Gets dirty easily
The Sony SmartWatch 3 has all of the makings of a stellar fitness wearable, but it falls short of perfection in many ways, especially when it comes to the display...
