Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 5 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 12 or later |
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 + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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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 | Apple Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
CELLULAR | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
Messaging Services | - | SMS |
Supported Mobile Messaging Services | - | SMS |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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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 | Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Nike sport band |
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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 | Summit white | Anthracite/black | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S4 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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+ Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Apple Pay, Nike+ Run Club, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |