Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 1 and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 Series 1 vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 33.3 mm 40 mm
Height 38.6 mm 40 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 25 g 40 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
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 Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Composite back Polymer
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 110-175 mm
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
CPU Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1P -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 18 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 1 Garmin vívoactive 4S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
SAR Value 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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