Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 2 and Garmin vívoactive 3 Music. 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 Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart 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 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 28.2 g 43 g
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Space black | Silver -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
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 Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver -
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type OLED - colour Colour
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back Ceramic back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Stainless steel | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel Black
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Pink sand | Concrete | Silver | Midnight blue | Pearl | Light pink/midnight blue | Yellow/light grey | Saddle brown | Space black Black | Blue
CPU Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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