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Garmin 010-01769-01 vs Samsung Electronics Samsung Gear S2

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Title Garmin 010-01769-01 Vivoactive 3, GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments and Built-In Sports Apps, Black with Silver HardwareSamsung Gear S2 Smartwatch - Silver
Model Garmin
010-01769-01
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Gear S2

Basic Info

Suggested Price $127.73$199.97
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Release Sep 2017Oct 2015

Overview

DescriptionDo more than tell time with this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch. This high-tech timepiece has more than 15 built-in sports apps and provides fitness monitoring, stress tracking, GPS and mobile payment capabilities in a sporty design. Download unique watch faces and widgets to personalize this Garmin Vivoactive 3 smart watch to suit your style.
Top Features
  • Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks)
  • Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
  • More than 15 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more
  • Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress
  • Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, Live Track and more when paired with a compatible smartphone
  • Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode. Display size:1.2 inch diameter
  • Function meets style with elegant curves and premium finishes and Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and device usage
  • Intuitive circular interface and rotating bezel for easy navigation.OS Tizen based wearable platform.Processor speed Dual core 1GHz exynos 3250
  • Connectivity Wi Fi : 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHZ, Bluetooth : Bluetooth v4.1, Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
  • Access to important notifications, texts, and updates at a glance
  • Compatible with most Android Devices, Wireless charging dock included. It doesn't have speakers, hence use Level U bluetooth headphones to hear music

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.0 (out of 1179 reviews)4.5 (out of 1515 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.4 (out of 920 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Best Price
Rating: 5
Substantially lower price than All other stores (Amazon, Macys, Kohls, Target, Best Buy) at that time. I liked this watch as I already had one that I bought 2 yrs ago. These were gifts. Short of Apple Garmin makes best smart watches.
by Muhammed on 2020-04-07T17:00:00

Best Price for the watch I wanted
Rating: 5
Substantially lower price than All other stores (Amazon, Macys, Kohls, Target, Best Buy) at that time. I liked this watch as I already had one that I bought 2 yrs ago. These were gifts. Short of Apple Garmin makes best smart watches.
by Muhammed on 2020-04-07T17:00:00


Rating: 5
Its good quality and accurate Even easy to use of all work out and features
by Mersedeh on 2020-09-16T17:00:00

Excellent investment
Rating: 5
Is a excellent device, is multi functional and beauty I very happy with the purchase.
by MAURICIO on 2020-01-08T16:00:00


Rating: 5
Love it. More motivation to get fit.
by bihshya on 2020-05-08T17:00:00

Great product
Rating: 5
Watch is awesome and a great price! Would highly recommend to anyone!
by Jarvis on 2020-05-03T17:00:00

Great value, great product!
Rating: 4
Super easy to set up and super easy to use! Would recommend for a first smart watch. I got it for my sister and she loves being able to see how fast she is walking/running. The only issue is the steps are not 100% accurate, it is a little sensitive when in a bouncy car. The touch screen is amazing. I myself have the Fennix 5s and I find it looks similar. I love the metal around the face, makes it look way more expensive than it is. Great value! Get one before they are not available anymore.
by Shannyn on 2020-09-01T17:00:00


Rating: 4
it's great but Garmin needs to get it together as far as tech. watch looses downloads and won't connect to app because app is always broken. So if you have a favorite watch screen and their website goes down your watch screen goes away. just FYI
by Christina on 2020-08-01T17:00:00


Rating: 3
I give it 3 stars as it was not what I personally was looking for. For an average user, this doesn't really log steps correctly. I had some steps log while sitting at my desk. I had very few steps log while mowing my lawn. When I went out for a walk it registered steps almost exactly as I counted. So, I think there are some sensors that have to play together to make this work correctly. I did play with the GPS function and this is where it excelled. It tracked the precise location of my trek. I think this watch is more for a bicycler or runner. I ended up returning it, as I am neither one of those.
by TomasJ on 2020-09-21T17:00:00

Wrist Band Causes Blisters and Keeps Odor
Rating: 2
I started with a Vivofit 3 as a beginner hiker and wanted an upgraded watch that could track sleep, heart rate, workouts, and GPS location. This watch met all the criteria but after wearing it normally as I would with the Vivofit 3, there was this awful odor the band absorbed. The wrist band gave me blistering so I have been switching wrists. After reading the Garmin forums I have been following regime where I rise the band and watch once a week to keep the odor and blistering at bay. Overall, its a great watch but the band needs better product development to avoid the cleaning regime so much.
by Victoria on 2020-06-22T17:00:00

Love My GearS2!!
Rating: 5
My daughter has one of these watches, and we just ordered this for me as an early Christmas gift - I love it!!
by MidgetTX on 2016-12-25T16:00:00

Cant leave phone at home or more than 90ft away
Rating: 5
Absolutely love the watch i work at a cell phone carrier and i got this watch because we had sold all out only down 2 down falls the one from walmart is no sim number so you cant leave your phone anywhere and just use the watch has to be within 90 ft from phone. Bluetooth only. Secind it comes in a different lanuage so you need the app to change it from tour phone other than that no complaints actually in the process of getting one for my husband becuse it pairs with apple phones as well. Oh and it comes totally dead so you have to charge it 100% beofre you can use it
by Lish on 2017-03-29T17:00:00

GREAT product, great price
Rating: 5
I looked at MANY types of smart watches and loved the features of this watch. It was running and connected within 5 minutes and is easy to use. Buy it now, because the new models are MUCH more expensive. This watch does everything , including send/receive phone calls with my Samsung Note.
by customer on 2017-01-31T16:00:00

love this new piece of Tech
Rating: 5
I was very skeptical at first about getting a smart watch saying i would hardly use it. So recently i won a Gear s2 and been using it fr a few days. WOW what a gadget, HOW DID I SURVIVE WITHOUT this assistant on my hand giving me all my notifications on my wrist. Thanks a Million SAMSUNG. Now just waiting for my Free tablet to get here lol.
by Bhad007 on 2016-10-29T17:00:00

Works great!
Rating: 5
Make sure to check the display for discoloration or dead spots, first watch had discoloration on the screen. Took to walmart had to do a refund and buy another watch. Second watch totally fine!
by Bean on 2016-12-08T16:00:00

This product I highly recommend
Rating: 5
My Gear is very easy to use. I only take it off to charge it. I am able to keep up with my health as well as keeping up with my life,family,home,finances,ect.. while on the move. I can take calls,email,text,listen to music,keep up with my activities, ect.. while being on the go. I am a mother of 5. It doesn't get any easier than this when it comes to being a busy mom. This is recommended highly to anyone,but especially to moms- on - the - go!
by gears2you on 2016-01-03T16:00:00

It's a "love-hate" relationship.
Rating: 4
While I love the style and functionality of the Samsung Gear S2 Silver, the band is a very poor design. I received my smartwatch the first week of June 2016. It is now August 5, 2016 and both bands that came with the watch in the original packaging have failed in the exact same place. Both broke while doing simple household activities and the watch went flying. The watch itself has fared well and withstood the falls, but now I can't even wear it until I go and invest in the exact same poorly designed watch band that I'm certain will not hold up any better even though I'll have to pay through the nose for the proprietary design. Samsung, PLEASE fix this! I love the way the watch works seamlessly with my 7 Edge, but I will not recommend any of this style of the Gear S2 simply due to the lack of durability of the bands. I wish I had spent the extra $50 for the classic. My colleague has one and has not had any issues with the bands. I simply thought this version would be better for my active lifestyle. NOT SO!
by Fivft2iirblu on 2016-08-04T17:00:00

Paid more for less
Rating: 3
Product is as it should be. Problem is that my sister paid less for hers on walmart.com and got the 3G version from a cellular third party. Will be returning product due to paying more for less features. If you dont know, the 3G version makes you able to talk on the phone through the watch itself. This is a pretty important feature. Another reason it got 3 stars is because you buy something off of walmart's site but cant return the product to your walmart store! Now i got to go through this third party who say that you may not get your full money back on the return.
by Jalapeno on 2017-01-08T16:00:00

Used
Rating: 2
No where in the description did the product say it was used. The box has clearly been opened before and the product has been used. I'm very disappointed in Walmart for using this poor third party vendor. This is a Christmas gift for my husband so don't know if it works, I hope it does bit I definitely wasn't looking for something used
by Monica on 2016-12-18T16:00:00

Unhappy
Rating: 1
Walmart.com is letting merchants sell used items with no knowledge of the consumer. I read the description and there was no mention.
by Milee on 2017-03-05T16:00:00

All Features

TouchscreenYes
Display Size1.2\" / 30.4 mm
SensorsAccelerometer
Screen Resolution240 x 240
Display TypeAnalog
Water Resistance Depth5 ATM (Pressure Equivalent to 164' / 50 m)
Global PositioningGPS
Wireless ConnectivityANT+Bluetooth
Memory Retention14 Days (Activity Data)
Dimensions1.7 x 1.7 x 0.5\" / 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm
MaterialPolymer, Stainless Steel
Band Circumference5 to 8\" / 127 to 204 mm
Band MaterialSilicone
Watch Crystal MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Activity Memory7 Timed Activities
Operating SystemNot Applicable
Estimated Battery Life7 Days (Smartwatch Mode)13 Hours (GPS On)
OS CompatibilityiOSAndroid
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)3.95 x 3.95 x 3.9\"
releaseSep 2017Oct 2015
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating5ATM
Internal Memory Capacity16 gigabytes
Dust ResistantNo
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatch
Product Width1.7 inches
Charging Interface(s)None
Touch ScreenYes
Maximum Wrist Size5 inches
ColorStainless steel
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
RechargeableYes
Model FamilyGarmin Vivofit 3
Product Depth1.7 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityNone
Case Back MaterialStainless steel
Minimum Wrist Size8.03 inches
Alert TypeVibration
Rotating BezelNo
Screen Materialchemically strengthened glass
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size30.4 millimeters
Processor Speed1.2 gigahertz
Product Height0.5 inches
Product Namevívoactive 3 Smartwatch
Display ScreenYes
Band Width20 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
BrandGarmin
Bluetooth Version4.0
Product Weight1.5 ounces
Color DisplayYes
Backlit DisplayYes
Battery Capacity13 milliampere hours
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYes
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year Consumer Limited
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Usage Time192 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNo
Seriesvivoactive 3
Case MaterialPlastic
Case Thickness0.5 inches
Case Width11.7 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBand
Clasp TypeHook buckle
Band Length0.7574 inches
NFC TechnologyYes
Color CategoryMulti
Model Number010-01769-01
Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS
Water ResistantYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year Consumer Limited
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable
Adjustable BrightnessNo
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatch
DepartmentUnisex-adult
Item Weight1.28 ounces
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
Batteries1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Date First AvailableSeptember 18, 2015
Item model numberSM-R7200ZWAXAR

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