Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch SE (GPS). 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 SE (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| 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: 30.49 g |
| Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical 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, 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 | Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
| 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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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 SE (GPS) |
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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 SE (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| 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 | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | Regular |
| 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 | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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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 SE (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| SAR Value | - | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2351 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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