Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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 | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | - |
Height | 43.4 mm | - |
Depth | 11.7 mm | - |
Weight | 43 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
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 | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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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) | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | - | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | - | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |