Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Original and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 33.3 mm | 45.1 mm |
Height | 38.6 mm | 45.1 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm | 12.8 mm |
Weight | 40 g | 50.5 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Splashproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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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 |
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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | - | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Ceramic back | Polymer |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel | Black | Shadow grey |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Band Type | Classic buckle | Band |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-195 mm | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Calf leather | Silicone |
Band Colour | Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown | Black | Shadow grey |
CPU | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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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) |
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 |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Original | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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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, Garmion 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 | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |