Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 vívoactive 4S |
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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 | 40 mm |
| Height | 43.4 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 40 g |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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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 4S |
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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 4S |
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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 | 218 x 218 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
| 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 4S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Case Size | - | 40 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 | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 7 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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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 | - |
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