In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin vívoactive 3. 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 Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS 2 | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 8.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
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 | 10.5 mm | 11.7 mm |
Weight | 25 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | - |
Protection | Splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max |
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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 |
Features | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Type | OLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 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 Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Case Size | 38 mm | - |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Composite back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer |
Case Details | Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal |
Crown Type | Digital | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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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 | 127-204 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green | Black | White |
CPU | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S1 | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 8 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Sport | Garmin vívoactive 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ |
Compliant Standards | IPX7 | - |
SAR Value | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |