Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 34 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 43 g 40.6 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
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) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Space black stainless steel | Stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Single Tour band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Swift leather
Band Colour Black | White Noir | Fauve
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Hermès Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, Hermès Black Sport Band S/M
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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