In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoWatch 5 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later | iOS 17 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Body Details | With silicone band: 74 g | Case only: 31.9 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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Tracking Data | Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Personalised Watch Faces | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | LCD - colour - high-reflective | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Circular | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | - |
Battery Life | - | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 10 days Power saving mode - up to 14 days |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS VivoWatch 5 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | HC-B05 | A2978 |