Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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 vívoactive 3 Music vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material Silicone Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Black | Blue Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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