Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 43.4 mm | 47 mm |
| Height | 43.4 mm | 47 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 15.8 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 86 g |
| Body Material | - | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level |
| 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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Silver |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 163-249 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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