Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 40 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 43 g 40 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
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, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.1"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Garmin vívoactive 4S
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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