Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin vívomove 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Garmin vívomove 3S. 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Garmin vívomove 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 39 mm
Height 42 mm 39 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 65 g 24.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 132 x 64 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Case Size 42 mm 39 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Silver stainless steel
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Granite blue | Light sand | Navy
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Garmin vívomove 3S
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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