Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin vívoactive 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Garmin vívoactive 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 55 g 43 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal
BAND Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Silicone
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | White
CPU Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Garmin vívoactive 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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