Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Series 7 (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 15 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: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
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, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, 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, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 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 Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
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 Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (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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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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