Works okay and sits comfortably on the wrist, but lack the heart rate monitor.

The Garmin vivofit 3 is perfect for people who want to start using a fitness tracker and just need basic information. Using MoveIQ technology, it detects what type of exercise you're doing (for example, running, biking, or dancing) and tracks your activity based on that.

Battery lasts over 1 year; Water-resistant; Display is always on; Inactivity Bar shows how long you've been still; Sets an attainable step goal based on your activity level; Move IQ senses the type of exercise

No heart rate monitoring; Testers said sleep tracking was inaccurate

I had an old Garmin before buying this one, both amazing. Does exactly what it's supposed to. Definitely buy Garmin again.

Price and how quickly it arrived. I think it over counts my steps.

So having finally dispatched my faithful first generation Vivofit to the maker in the sky it was time to look at an updated version. I'm a brand follower so having had a Vivofit before I decided to go with them again as the first generation band had been superb for me.

Lovin my Garmin! Connect with friends to challenge for fun. Many useful functions, easy to use and set up! Great to keep track of activities and sleep patterns. Suggest buying extra bands as the one that comes with it, will pop off. Extremely pleased- highly recommended!

very easy to set up and keep track of my step

the clip on wrist band can be better designed

The Vivofit 3 is a solid, simple fitness band that tracks your steps well at a good price.

One year battery life; ANT+ Heart rate monitor compatible; Swappable bands; Water resistant to 5 ATM; Can be placed in belt clip

No vibration alerts; Unable to set alarm on smartphone app; Only one button

The variety of entry-level fitness trackers is growing as device makers aim to reach not just fitness fanatics, but people who want to track their daily activity to improve their health.

Long battery life; Simple interface; Garmin Connect app

Uncomfortable band; Not as accurate when tracking running

Low on style and a little low on substance, but year-long battery life and a highly customizable interface make the Garmin Vivofit 3 a good low-maintenance tracker.

Super-long battery life; Always-on display; Functions as a watch

Software not as fun as Fitbit/Jawbone; No phone notifications; Not as pretty as alternatives