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Hands-on: Garmin’s vivoactive 3 Music lets you listen to music on the go
June 27, 2025
In our initial review, one of our biggest gripes with theGarmin vivoactive 3was that it didn’t have support for music storage. It looks likeGarminheard our request and did something about that.
I wasn’t able to use iHeartRadio playlists during the testing period, but I did load up my own music from my computer. The process is much faster thanFitbit’smethod to load music on theIonicorVersa. With the Garmin vivoactive 3 Music, you simply plug the watch into your computer, sync it withGarmin Connect, and select the music you want to be loaded on your watch. That’s about it. Alternatively, you’ll be able to drag and drop your music files into the Windows file manager or the Android Device Manager if you use a Mac.
Once you’ve loaded up your music, you may connect and listen through a pair ofBluetooth earbuds. Music streaming from the watch is pretty seamless. Though, my music did cut out every once in a while when paired with theFitbit Flyer.
Also read:The best running watches you can buy
Aside from a slightly redesigned bezel on the new watch (and music support, of course), the vivoactive 3 and Music version are basically the same. That means you get a fantastic running watch with a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, 5ATM water resistance rating,Garmin Paysupport, and seven-day battery life. You can check out our fullVivoactive 3 review right hereto learn more.
The vivoactive 3 Music is available for just over $200, but we’d recommend checking out a newer Garmin device in 2021. Head here for a definitive list of thebest Garmin watches you can buy.
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