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
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 got much admiration for its wearable devices, Smartwatch 3 and SmartBand Talk, at the IFA. Now the Japanese electronics major has announced the prices of SmartWatch 3 (SWR50) and SmartBand Talk (SWR30) for Indian market.Sony's official website has de...
Abstract: Sony India announced its new SmartWear Experience range, SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk in the market. Both wearable devices connect with the popular Lifelog, the accompanying app designed to help you understand more about the way to live and move, so yo...
Cons, Not many ways to take advantage of GPS, No heart rate monitor, Short battery life, Cumbersome charging port
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Published: 2014-12-16, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.in
Abstract: I've been keen on smartwatches pretty much since day one. I get a lot of emails, texts, and assorted notifications, most of them garbage but some vitally important. Having a glancable screen on my wrist makes life infinitely easier. But smartwatches have ...
Overall the Sony Smartwatch 3 is one of the best Android Wear smartwatches to date. It is very much a Sony product and follows the design philosophy of other Sony devices as it is stylish, very well made and packed full of functionality. There's almost ev...
Overall, the Sony Smartwatch 3 SWR50 is pretty cool watch to have and a huge improvement from its predecessors. Sony fans who are still using the Smartwatch 2 should totally upgrade themselves for this one mainly because of the GPS feature (useful for jog...
With its built-in GPS, IP68 water and dust resistance, and sporty, rubberized design, the Sony SmartWatch 3 is clearly aimed at fitness fanatics, rather than style conscious fashionistas. However, without a heart-rate monitor, it lacks a crucial feature r...
Built-in GPS for phone-free running, Android Wear runs slick and smooth, Waterproof build, comfortable strap, Decent battery life
Washed-out colours and yellow whites, No heart-rate monitor, Proprietary watch strap
The Sony Smartwatch 3 has the brains of a Google watch, coupled with GPS skills for fitness fans, with plenty of power and decent battery life.But its screen does let it down and it's not as attractive as its Motorola and LG rivals, which for a wearable d...
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Published: 2016-10-17, Author: Carl , review by: yugatech.com
Easy to wear, lightweight, Stock Android Wear OS in tow
Price is a bit on the expensive side, no wireless charging included, Cover flap may be a concern — it may be disjointed in the long run, Extra bands are expensive and are limited in choice locally
I'm not the guy usually donning wearables as I still think they're not necessity, but the time spent with the Sony Smartwatch 3 made me realize that it's actually a good piece of device you might actually like. While it sports a pretty unconventional watc...
Builtin GPS, IP68 dust and water resistance, Direct charging via builtin microUSB port
Dull design, Yellowish tinge to display, No heart rate monitor, Not compatible with standard watch straps, MicroUSB port cover can be fiddly to open
With its built-in GPS, IP68 water and dust resistance, and sporty, rubberized design, the Sony SmartWatch 3 is clearly aimed at fitness fanatics, rather than style conscious fashionistas. However, without a heart-rate monitor, it lacks a crucial feature r...
