Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
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
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
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type LTPO OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
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
Band Type Milanese loop Band
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin vívoactive 4S
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S4 -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) 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 Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Garmin vívoactive 4S
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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