Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Nike SE (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 Nike SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
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: 30.68 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, 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, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
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 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
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/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (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) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (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 Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike SE (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 Nike SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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