Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Xplora 3S. 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. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 42 mm
Height 43.4 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 43 g 50 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Type Colour IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.33"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Case Shape Round -
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Band Type Band -
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Blue -
CAMERA Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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