Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43.4 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 43 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Type Colour IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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