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Apple Watch Series 3 [GPS 42mm] Smart Watch w/Space Gray Aluminum Case & Black Sport Band. Fitness & Activity Tracker, Heart Rate Monitor, Retina Display, Water Resistant

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 28,676 ratings

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About this item

  • GPS
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks

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Ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,184) 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,170) 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,465)
Case Size 38mm, 42mm 40mm, 44mm 41mm, 45mm
Case Thickness 11.4mm 10.4mm 10.7mm
Display Retina display Retina display, 30% larger than Series 3 Always-On Retina display Nearly 20% more screen area than Apple Watch SE and over 50% more screen area than Series 3
Processor Dual-core S3 processor 64-bit dual-core S5 processor; Up to 2x faster than S3 S7 with 64-bit dual-core processor; up to 20% faster than SE
Optical Heart Sensor Optical heart sensor Second-generation optical heart sensor Third-generation optical heart sensor
Digital Crown Digital Crown Digital Crown with haptic feedback Digital Crown with haptic feedback
Altimeter Altimeter Always-on Altimeter Always-on Altimeter
Speaker 50% louder than Series 3 50% louder than Series 3
Fall Detection check mark check mark
Compass check mark check mark
Noise Monitoring check mark check mark
Blood oxygen sensor (Blood Oxygen app) check mark
Electrical heart sensor (ECG app) check mark
Capacity 8GB 32GB 32GB
Power USB-A magnetic charging cable USB-C magnetic charging cable USB-C magnetic fast charging cable
Bluetooth BT 4.2 BT 5.0 BT 5.0

Technical Details

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)

Case Size

38mm, 42mm

Features

GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS, Barometric altimeter, Optical heart sensor, Accelerometer and gyroscope, Ion-X strengthened glass, Composite back

Whats in the box

Case, Band (either S/M or M/L length), 1m Magnetic Charging Cable

Connectivity

Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2

Power

Up to 18 hours of battery life

Width

33.3mm

Depth

11.4mm

Case Weight

36.7g

Release date

9/22/2017

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What's in the box

  • Aluminum Case
  • Band
  • 1m Magnetic Charging Cable
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    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    28,676 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the features, functionality, and ease of use of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it has all the capabilities they need, it's pretty user friendly, and it works very well. Customers are also impresseded with the sleep tracking, quality, and notifications. That said, opinions are mixed on the battery life.

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    506 customers mention470 positive36 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wearable computer. They mention that it's a really nice watch, everything about it was perfect, brilliant, and awesome. They also like the overall construction and solid feel of the product. Overall, customers describe it as a great entry level Apple Watch that looks good and is functional.

    "...All in all, a fun and functional device that looks good and makes using your phone a little more convenient." Read more

    "...(and, yes, it's also a really nice watch)...." Read more

    "...Overall, a very nice product...." Read more

    "...It is quite good and I know a lot more about mine then I used to know. I'm 61 years old and have a resting rate of 49 and a peak workout rate of 160...." Read more

    290 customers mention254 positive36 negative

    Customers like the value of the wearable computer. They say the features are great, and the bigger screen is worth the extra money.

    "...once you get set up. Overall, it is a great convenience and well worth it. It measures pulse,but not EKG or oxygen levels like the series 6...." Read more

    "...Even though this is a series 3, it does plenty! For the price it’s totally worth it. The battery sometimes last 2 full days, which I think is great...." Read more

    "...I'm really enjoying it overall! I think it is worth the price I paid. I need to charge it every about 1 1/2 days...." Read more

    "...This watch was a great buy and is incredible for the money. The battery life lasts easily for 2 days as well...." Read more

    274 customers mention225 positive49 negative

    Customers like the performance of the wearable computer. They mention that it works well, is great at work, and does everything they need. Some say that it's reliable and has no issues throughout the day.

    "...Veryreliable, no issues. The watch bands easily detach and can be interchanged. Multiple watchface choices...." Read more

    "...The watch band fits nicely and has no issues throughout the day. Due to my job, I have added a third party watchface protector...." Read more

    "...Even though this is a series 3, it does plenty! For the price it’s totally worth it. The battery sometimes last 2 full days, which I think is great...." Read more

    "it worked perfectly!!" Read more

    201 customers mention191 positive10 negative

    Customers find the wearable computer easy to use. They say it's user friendly, simple, and convenient. Customers also say it pairs easily to their phone and downloads apps. Overall, customers describe the experience as seamless and pleasant.

    "...All in all, a fun and functional device that looks good and makes using your phone a little more convenient." Read more

    "...I receive phone calls on my wrist, very convenient. Veryreliable, no issues. The watch bands easily detach and can be interchanged...." Read more

    "...It's simple and slick. I do think that it makes some of my life's duties easier, but not astronomically." Read more

    "Absolutely love my Apple Watch! It is fun to change bands, the one in my pic is a Kate Spade I bought after I bought the watch which came with a..." Read more

    196 customers mention178 positive18 negative

    Customers like the sleep tracking feature of the wearable computer. They say it tracks their workout progress and calories better than the workout apps they used. They also say it monitors their heart rate and physical activity. However, some customers feel the sleep feature is not as good as other features.

    "...Checking heart rate during workouts is something I hadn’t been able to do before. It’s also a life saver when you’re out and about...." Read more

    "...In addition to monitoring my heart rate and physical activity, I can check emails, maps, view photos, etc (and, yes, it's also a really nice watch)...." Read more

    "...Overall, it is a great convenience and well worth it. It measures pulse,but not EKG or oxygen levels like the series 6...." Read more

    "...The Activity app rewards you for workouts you do with trophies on the activity page...." Read more

    78 customers mention59 positive19 negative

    Customers like the notifications on the wearable computer. They say it's easy to send and receive messages, make phone calls, and check your steps. They also appreciate the ability to answer back to texts. Customers also mention that the watch syncs to their phone and can be used to get notifications, answer calls, or text messages.

    "...In addition to monitoring my heart rate and physical activity, I can check emails, maps, view photos, etc (and, yes, it's also a really nice watch)...." Read more

    "...It tracks my daily bicycle riding. I receive phone calls on my wrist, very convenient. Veryreliable, no issues...." Read more

    "...There’s also the super useful feature of being able to answer back to texts...." Read more

    "...I am unable to update my watch due to the watch being filled up with minimal running apps. Pro/Con not really...." Read more

    68 customers mention65 positive3 negative

    Customers like the features of the wearable computer. They say it has a lot of great features, functionality, and capabilities. Some customers also say that Apple has done a great job with all the features, including health monitoring. They also mention that the find my phone function and Spotify are great. Overall, customers are satisfied with the features and functionality of the product.

    "...There’s also the super useful feature of being able to answer back to texts...." Read more

    "...As describe by Apple, this watch has the possibility for many features. It has some nice customizable features to your lifestyle...." Read more

    "...I also love the find my phone function and Spotify...." Read more

    "...A natural extension of Apple iOS with tons of great features...." Read more

    201 customers mention122 positive79 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that the battery is good enough for them to only charge it every other day, while others say that it needs to be charged a few times each week.

    "...Great features- on the face I gettemperature and battery life read outs. I also have a timer on the face, which I use all the time...." Read more

    "...It wasn't waterproof, the battery life was poor, it was slow to respond, and it didn't have GPS...." Read more

    "...For the price it’s totally worth it. The battery sometimes last 2 full days, which I think is great...." Read more

    "...I need to charge it every about 1 1/2 days. So the battery life doesn't seem too bad...." Read more

    Overall good for a budget
    4 Stars
    Overall good for a budget
    I spent a lot of time watching reviews to figure out should I get an apple watch? If so which one? I looked at a lot of comparison videos and reviews between the 3, SE, and 6.I decided that since I just wanted it more for the basic things and I didn't want to spend a lot of money that a series 3 would be fine. I waited for a sale and decided it was worth the price to get it.I have had it a little over a week now. Here are my thoughts after this week or so:The Good:*notifications on your wrist-This feature is great! I am always out walking my dog and on occasion, he will see a squirrel and lose all his manners leaping with all his force. During times like this, my previous phone had flown out of my hand when he yanked his leash. Luckily, it didn’t get damaged. I recently got the newest iPhone 12 and didn’t want to risk holding my phone while walking him. Having an apple watch makes it so if I get a notification while I am out walking him I do not need to get my phone out. This was a selling point for me to get the watch. You can also quickly message back with a voice to text feature or draw out each individual letter. There are also pre-made responses to texts that you can just tap, just be careful you don’t hit one that would be an inappropriate response.I have found it useful to have the notifications on my wrist all the time! I find I spend less time on my phone scrolling because I don't need to have my phone out to see if a notification was important. Before I had the watch, every time I would get a notification then I would do a scroll through all my social media. This is good for me since the first few months of the pandemic I was incessantly scrolling and this has helped me cut that down. Also, with the pandemic, I didn't want to have to get my phone out when I go into a store or other outside area possibly transferring germs from my hands to my phone. It feels a lot safer to just flick my wrist and see the time/notifications. Another handy feature on the wrist, it has a “flashlight” which really just makes the screen white. I didn’t think much of it at first but it is surprisingly helpful if you are trying to open a door in the dark or navigate a room in the middle of the night.*Sleep tracking-I had previously been using my iPhone to track my sleep which was much less accurate. Now I sleep with the apple watch on and it tracks my sleep much better. I could get a pretty accurate reading of how much I actually sleep each night.This is great as well because I have set the alarm to wake me up with a haptic buzz on my wrist. It is a much gentler way to wake up. I can also quickly hit a “snooze” right from my wrist if I am still sleepy.*Complications-You can change the watch face so that it has all of your needed apps on the face (or complications). I have a face that allows me to see the time, weather, stopwatch, activity rings, and an app I use called "hindsight" to track stuff like the last time I walked the dog.*Data!-I love all the data it collects in general. There are activity rings to incentivize you to stand, move, and exercise. There is an app to remind you to breathe. It keeps track of your heart rate which is great to know. There is just a bunch of data for you to look at and think about in the "health" app. I find myself wanting to stand or move a bit more because I am reminded I haven't done it much. This is really helpful during the pandemic for those of us working from home and we are moving much less than we did last year.The bad:*Storage-It says it has 8 GB of storage. I got it and quickly realized it only has 4.3 GB listed as the capacity and once my apps have been downloaded and the new update. It has about 2 GB of storage left. This is not a lot. I did some online searching and found out this is a common complaint from owners with the series 3. So, if you were planning on downloading a bunch of stuff to the watch itself then this would not be a good option. You would want to upgrade to the SE or higher as they start around 32 GB of storage.*Updates:-The series 3 has the newest update (as of writing this) to OS7 for the apple watch, but this is rumored to be the last update for the series 3. Which makes sense given the storage capacity. So, keep in mind if you get the series 3, it will probably stop being updated after this most recent update which means you may miss out on cool features.*Exercise ring and walking-It doesn't record my "walking" as exercise often. My friend and I went on a walk for over an hour. This was a "brisk" walk as apple indicates it needs to be to get exercise credit. This walk was high endurance with our heart rates up. My friend is a tall, fit man. I am a little taller than average, curvier woman. The apple watch granted me 8 minutes of exercise after walking over an hour. The apple watch gave my friend 45 minutes towards his exercise goal. I was quite upset. I noticed this was a trend. I did more web searching and found this is a problem with the apple watch, which (surprise surprise) seems to affect women. This was pretty upsetting for me. Apple doesn't have a "fix" for this issue. It recommends a bunch of stuff like pairing and unpairing, recalibrating, etc which I tried and it did not fix the issue. Then it just comes down to them saying that everyone has a different target rate for a "brisk walk" but why would my friend who a fit tall man whose heart rate is lower than mine still be getting all these minutes awarded but not myself? Seems suspicious. I may exchange the watch for another one, but I don't think that will fix this "glitch" but it might be worth a try.*screen doesn't seem that durable-It has already started to gain some light surface scratching on the screen. They can mostly be rubbed out but it is still frustrating. I'm really careful with my things, but it is a watch so you may occasionally have it brush against things just by being on your wrist.I'm really enjoying it overall! I think it is worth the price I paid. I need to charge it every about 1 1/2 days. So the battery life doesn't seem too bad. I watched some videos about how to maximize the features such as turning on a greater haptic buzz etc which could also lessen battery life. I also notice if my friends are messaging a lot in a group message then the battery goes down more (obviously) so at that point, I usually just mute their messages on the watch. I am mostly just wondering if I should exchange it to see if I got a "defective" watch or if I should upgrade to a 6? The features are not that much greater in the 6 for my needs so I probably won't but given the storage and future updates, I am considering.If you're thinking about getting an apple watch, I say go for it! It has been great the past week.Update as of 12/16/2020:*Apple introduced Apple Fitness+. My watch tried to update this morning. I got a notification that this update failed as it takes 2.5 GB. There is no way to do this update to get this feature as there just isn't enough memory on the watch. I am leaning more towards returning now as it is now obsolete aside from the standard features.Update 12/18/2020:*They fixed the update problem and now the series 3 is able to do the most recent update. It did last night. I also got a free trial to Apple + Fitness since I bought the watch around the holidays. I will activate that trial next week and see how the watch works with it! I am still concerned about the lack of memory on the watch so I am thinking about returning still but I will ride it out a little longer.Update 01/03/2021:I ended up returning the series 3 and getting the SE instead. The more I read the more I realized how bad this issue with memory was going to be for the future of using the watch. In order to do future updates due to lack of memory I would have had to completely unpair the watch. I am really happy with the SE. I’ve had it a little over a week. It’s not so bulky and sits closer to the arm. It will also last me a few years instead of becoming obsolete within a month of purchase.Lastly the Apple fitness + feature is good for getting some movement. I’ve been using it almost every day to do the HIIT and dance workouts. It probably doesn’t compare to a gym experience but it is welcomed to get more movement during the pandemic.
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    I didn’t really know what to expect when I first got it, I really hoped I would like it because it has such a large price. It’s really made me think about how much I need to exercise.

    The Activity app rewards you for workouts you do with trophies on the activity page. There are apps that can remind you to drink water, take a moment to breathe and also count your sleep. It’s definitely motivated me to be more active and take care of myself.

    There’s also the super useful feature of being able to answer back to texts. You can either talk to your watch to do text-to-speech or you can draw letters out to form sentences. As well as text, you can call people using your watch and talk to them with no problems.

    Overall, a very nice product. If you’re lucky enough to get one at the price I got (26% off) that’s even better, but it would still be worth how much it costs had I not had that discount.
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