Detailed comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 5 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 34 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 10.7 mm | 12.7 mm |
Weight | 39.8 g | 40 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor | 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, UV index, Air Quality index | 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS | 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 | - |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
Messaging Services | SMS | - |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Type | LTPO OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.57" | 1.1" |
Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Polymer |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Band Type | Milanese loop | Band |
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Band Width | - | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-180 mm | 110-175 mm |
Clasp Type | Magnetic closure | Buckle |
Band Material | Steel mesh | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S4 | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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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 | Yes |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
SAR Value | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |