Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS). 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 vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
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 10.7 mm
Weight 43 g 30.1 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro 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, Air Quality index
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, automatic exercise recognition, 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 -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
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+ Series 4 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer All ceramic and sapphire crystal 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+ Series 4 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
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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MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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