Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin vívomove HR Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport and Garmin vívomove HR 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin vívomove HR Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 25 g 40.8 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Watch Movement - Quartz
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, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Type OLED - colour LCD - monochrome
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Back Composite back -
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Black | Rose gold
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size S/M/L L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 148-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
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 vívomove HR Sport
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
-
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívomove HR Sport
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable -
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 VO2 Max, Fitness Age
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
Other projects: