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November 2014
(70%)
218 Reviews
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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: Sony SmartWatch. Source: The AustralianIt's official. The legendary Sony Walkman now sits inside a watch on your wrist, not in your pocket or around the waist. Walkman integration is a notable feature of Sony's latest smartwatch, SWR50.I found it liberati...
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;
Screen offers poor viewing angles when switched on and being used; For some reason, it runs a little slow; Very few additional watch faces; No heart rate monitor;
Sony's first take on Android Wear shows come promise, but it's still not quite there, with a watch that boasts strong battery life and readability in the sun, but no other amazing reason to choose it over the competition.If you need a smartwatch and spend...
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Published: 2014-12-19, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com.au
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
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
Although its ability to use GPS to track your run is handy, its poor screen, uninspiring design and lack of a heart-rate monitor means the SmartWatch 3 doesn't impress over its more luxurious Android Wear competitors....
The Sony Smartwatch 3 is a good device that fits well into the burgeoning Android Wear party, and comes with some nifty features that make it possibly quite a good option to buy. I'm still waiting for the final price and a proper release date to play wit...
Abstract: Ahead of IFA, there were rumours that Sony was to release a third SmartWatch that would still be running on the company's own wearable operating system. On the basis of our experience with previous efforts, that would have been a very bad idea indeed. Tha...
Abstract: For a few weeks I have been wearing the Sony Smartwatch3, an Android Wear-based smartwatch device. Like any upcoming technology smartwatches promise new use cases and like in any upcoming technology it can deliver well in some scenarios - and not so much...
Published: 2015-05-25, Author: Patrick , review by: futurefive.co.nz
The Smartwatch 3 has its quirks as well as features such as its built-in GPS, which helps it stand out in a crowded smartwatch market. If you're a fitness fanatic with Bluetooth headphones, it's got a definite edge over the others. Fitness fanatics will l...
One of the biggest selling points that Sony SmartWatch 3 has over rivals is built in GPS, which, coupled with being water and dust proof, makes it a handy workout companion, allowing you to leave your phone behind, It's also a slick performer, with rarely
While I was happy to see GPS included in the Sony SmartWatch 3 it doesn't seem entirely accurate. It's good enough to track your route and get a vague idea of the distance travelled but if you need real accuracy you'll probably want to hold on to your spo
In many ways I really like the Sony SmartWatch 3. It's not an essential device – no smartwatches are yet – but I'm in the camp that finds Android Wear genuinely useful, particularly as a quick and unobtrusive way to check notifications.The Sony SmartWatch...
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Published: 2016-09-21, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Abstract: Which is the best smartwatch: Apple Watch Series 2, or Sony SmartWatch 3?We will make no bones about it: Macworld UK is a publication for Apple fans, and as Apple followers we love the Apple Watch. But it is important to get a feel of what the opposition...
