In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (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 | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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: 30.5 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Type | Colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Nike sport band |
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Band Size | - | S/M/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Blue | Anthracite/black | Pure platinum/black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S6 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 Music | Apple Watch Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 Nike Series 6 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Apple Pay, Nike Run Club, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |