It's the same GPS and optical HR performance of the original Vivoactive 3, just with a small bit of storage in there for music.

And buttons a single button so to swipe you go up. That's right that's my weekly intensity minutes the weather comes over from my phone. Note full notifications from your phone.

Our verdict. The VivoActive 3 (Music) is quite a complete running watch, covering obvious data such as distance, pace and heart-rate but also more detailed metrics such as cadence – all with customizable data screens to suit different info needs for different runners.

GPS Smartwatch with Music Storage and Playback From playing sports to playing your favorite songs, vívoactive 3 Music is the smartwatch for your active life. It features on-device music storage, so you can bring your tunes along for every workout.

A: The standard Vivoactive 3 can only control music on a connected phone. The Vivoactive 3 Music has onboard storage (almost 4GB) to play music through bluetooth without the need for a connected phone. It is as simple as connecting the watch to a computer and dropping mp3's in the music folder.

When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the vívoactive® 3 device displays the name or phone number of the caller. NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected smartphone.

Hit the golf course, go for a bike ride, take a yoga class, or even try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding. When you head outside, built-in GPS lets vívoactive 3 track the details of your chosen activity - with no phone connection required.

A: The vivoactive 3 will allow you to accept a phone call directly on the watch, but you would use the phone in order to speak with the caller.

The Garmin Connect app must be open and running during the workout. However, your phone's screen can be off. Phone GPS must be enabled for the activity profile.

Your watch only needs to be connected to your phone to sync your downloaded content. Once your content is synced, you can enjoy music or podcasts offline without a requiring a Bluetooth connection to your phone.

Integrated GPS Receiver Most Garmin watches have a GPS receiver built-in and do not require your phone to record GPS activities.

Most Garmin watches have a GPS receiver built-in and do not require your phone to record GPS activities.