In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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.
| GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | WatchOS 7 | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 14 or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Body Details | Case only: 30.5 g | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
| Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
| Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Calendar | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GNSS receiver | - |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Type | LTPO OLED - colour | OLED - monochrome |
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| Resolution | 324 x 394 pixels | 72 x 154 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm |
| Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
| Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | - |
| Case Details | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents |
| Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
| BAND | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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| Band Size | S/M/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 125-190 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
| Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity | - |
| STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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| CPU | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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| CPU Type | S6 | - |
| Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
| BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 6 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
| SAR Value | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
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