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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
Built-in GPS
Bluetooth headset connectivity
Secure clasp
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
Excellent battery life
Comfortable strap with nice clasp
Smooth performance
Understated look (some might say boring)
Transflective screen is sharp and readable outdoors
Ambient light sensor
Ready for the future of Wear with GPS
NFC
And WiFi
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
Attractive desig
Good battery lif
Built-in micro USB charging port
Slender design
Decent battery life
No stupid dock
Offline music
Built-in GPS. Slim
Waterproof design.
Battery life
Screen visibility
Waterproof
Fast performance
MicroUSB charger
Comfortable to wear
Light weight
MicroUSB charging
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
The editors didn't like
Unreliable display
No heart-rate tracking
Not intuitive
Gets dirty easily
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
Transflective screen not readable in dark while in ambient mode
Colors on screen are slightly yellowish
Boring look (some might say understated)
Stiff button
Strap collects dust
Nonstandard straps
No heart rate sensor
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
Built-in GPS only works with a few app
Expensiv
Limited app selectio
Confusing OS
Washed-out screen
Lacks premium finish
Not many ways to take advantage of GPS. No heart rate monitor. Short battery life. Cumbersome charging port
Comfort
Different straps
Boring design
Disappointing battery life
Few apps support GPS
No heart rate monitor
Proprietary wrist straps
Lackluster display
Drab design
Screen isn't as vibrant as on some other smartwatches
Not many Android Wear apps currently make use of the GPS
Abstract: While rumors had already indicated that Sony would launch the SmartWatch 3 at IFA , we admit we were pleasantly surprised to see Sony ditch its platform in favor of Android Wear. During our time at IFA, we managed to get a first hands-on look at the devic...
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Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Chris , review by: techworld.com
It was almost inevitable that Sony would launch an Android Wear wearable and we like the SmartWatch 3. It has decent specs, interchangeable straps and is completely waterproof. We can't help feel it's a little overpriced compared to rivals, though....
Abstract: The look and feel of the SmartWatch 3 isn't a very big departure from the first two versions. It is still a square smartwatch and with the black case resembles the size and shape of a basic Casio digital watch. The SmartWatch 3's core unit does have some...
Abstract: Much of that battle has been centred on design. Motorola opened a new salvo in the fight with its rounded Moto 360, prompting LG to remodel its G Watch, too. Given that Wear is still a very new platform that has endless room to grow, the burden falls on S...
Published: 2014-12-24, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Waterproofing, Removable chassis easily charged via microUSB, Bright display in direct sunlight, Replaceable straps, Good battery life, Built-in GPS
Boring design, Poor screen viewing angles, No heart rate monitor
Certainly not the best Android Wear smartwatch on the market, the SmartWatch 3 is Sony's best chance at sticking it out in an increasingly high-margin and high-stakes ecosystem. That the SmartWatch 3 can be used with any Android 4.3+ smartphone makes it l...
Great battery, GPS functionality works well, Screen works well outdoors,
Average screen, Bulky design, Missing a heart-rate monitor,
Sony's SmartWatch 3 feels like a very middle-of-the-road product. There's nothing inherently bad about it, but there's nothing that really sets it aside from its Android Wear brethren; much like its name, the SmartWatch 3 is a little bland. There's a few...
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Published: 2015-05-19, Author: Stewart , review by: techgeek.com.au
Great battery life, builtin GPS, clasp works well
No Heart Rate Monitor, thick band, annoying USB cover
All in all, I think the Sony Smartwatch 3 is a great device.With impressive battery life, a screen that you can use without the backlight (in most cases) and built-in GPS capabilities, the watch would definitely suit those looking for something to take al...
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Published: 2015-05-01, Author: Jason , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: Sony 's Smartwatch 3 was pretty well received by Chris when he took a look at the original – it went head-to-head with the Moto 360 in the marketplace, and found a permanent place on his wrist. Now, Sony's released a new SKU of the watch which comes with ...
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
Display isn't particularly vibrant, MicroUSB port an annoyance to access, protective grommet feels flimsy, Omission of heart rate sensor
Sony's move to introduce a high-end option of the SmartWatch 3 was the right way to go for the OEM in having another alternative for buyers interested in a sleek and snazzy smartwatch.The SmartWatch 3 SS is a beautiful smartwatch, despite its more afforda...
Best Sony smartwatch yet, Great clasp, Best-in-class battery life
No heart rate monitor, Thick band, Unimaginative stock faces
LikeBest Sony smartwatch yet.Great clasp.Best-in-class battery life.Don't LikeNo heart rate monitor.Thick band.Unimaginative stock faces.It's a tough call. It many ways, it simply performs better than any of the other Android Wear watches. But on the othe...
