It seems like there is a smartwatch on every wrist by now. The main issue with those, they just look like smartwatches. They are more techy than stylish and although they are functional, you can't really wear them with a smarter-than-usual attire. This statement is less true for the Garmin Vivomove range, though.
Announced at the IFA expo in Berlin, the new Vivomove hybrid smartwatch range is trying to reintroduce style to the smartwatch market, and is quite successful in doing so.
Similar to the offerings from Withings, the Garmin Vivomove hybrid smartwatches looks like fashionable watches, hiding their smart functionality in plain sight.
The Garmin Vivomove range has also won T3's Best Fitness Tech award at IFA 2019.
The Garmin vivomove Style has a 42 mm aluminium bezel and aluminium casing which houses the interactive dual AMOLED screen. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla glass so it can withstand some banging around without cracking. It comes in four different colour options and you can choose between woven nylon or silicone bands.
The premium Garmin vivomove Luxe has a 42mm stainless steel bezel and stainless steel casing with a choice of an Italian leather or Milanese metal straps. It features the same AMOLED screen as the Style and also sports a domed sapphire crystal lens.
Available in two case sizes (44mm and 39mm) the Garmin vivomove 3/3S has the lowest pricepoint of the range but still features a stainless steel bezel and a good many silicone strap options to choose from.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
The key features for the vivmove smartwatch range include:
- Smartphone notifications: check incoming calls, text messages, social media updates and calendar reminders on your wrist
- Advanced Health Monitoring: 24/7 health monitoring features include advanced sleep with Pulse Ox, Body Battery energy monitoring, abnormal heartrate alerts, menstrual cycle tracking, stress tracking with relax reminders, new hydration tracking and more.
- Connected GPS: Not integrated but it connects with your phone’s GPS
- Garmin Pay: Contactless payment via NFC
- Fitness Features: Tracks steps, floors climbed, and intensity minutes and includes built-in activities for walking, running, cardio, yoga, strength training and more.
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.
-
This is the exact date you should turn your heating on, reveals energy expert
Heat your house while keeping your bills down with these heating tips
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Published
-
Amazfit T-Rex 3 review: The affordable adventurer’s answer to Garmin
Adventure-ready and budget-friendly with just a few software setbacks
By Matt Buckley Published
-
Garmin Watches get a great free music upgrade
There's a new source for your workout soundtracks in the Connect IQ Store
By Carrie Marshall Published
-
I used the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Coros Pace 3 to see which is better
What's the difference between Garmin's and Coros' entry-level running watches? I tried them to find out
By Matt Kollat Published
-
Garmin Forerunner 165 review: the perfect fit for beginner runners
Get ahead in your running journey with Garmin's affordable Forerunner 165
By Matt Kollat Published
-
Forget the Samsung Galaxy Ring, I want a Garmin Smart Ring instead
With all the smart ring announcements from big brands, I can't wait for Garmin to launch its own take on the concept
By Matt Kollat Published
-
9 mistakes everyone makes with smartwatches
How to avoid the common pitfalls of smartwatches
By Matt Kollat Published
-
Garmin simplifies Connect smartwatch app so we mere mortals can finally understand it
Easier navigation and a customisable dashboard are just two of the changes coming to Garmin Connect
By Matt Kollat Published
-
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Polar Vantage V3: stat-tracking giants go toe-to-toe
How does Polar’s contender stack up against Garmin’s undisputed king of the multi-sports smartwatch?
By Leon Poultney Published
-
You can now see Garmin stats on your Insta360 action cam footage – here's how
Insta360 becomes the first action camera brand to integrate with Garmin devices
By Matt Kollat Published