Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Garmin vívoactive 4. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 45.1 mm
Height 39.2 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 39.6 g 50.5 g
Body Material Ceramic Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Case Size 38 mm 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Ceramic back Polymer
Case Details White ceramic Black | Shadow grey
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 135-200 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Cloud Black | Shadow grey
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 4
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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