Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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 + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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: 27.8 g |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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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, sleep stages, 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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| 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 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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| 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, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Retina 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 + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 | Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| 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 | Starlight | Midnight | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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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 + Cellular) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | 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 | - | 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2725 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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