Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Garmin vívomove 3S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 45 mm | 39 mm |
Height | 45 mm | 39 mm |
Depth | 15.3 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 53 g | 24.5 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 132 x 64 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Case Size | - | 39 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Silver stainless steel |
Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold |
BAND | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 110-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Granite blue | Light sand | Navy |
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 5 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Garmin vívomove 3S |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | - |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 50 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |