Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 vívoactive 4 |
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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 | 45.1 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 45.1 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 12.8 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 50.5 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Polymer |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Black | Shadow grey |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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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 | 135-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black | Shadow grey |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 8 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |