Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin vívomove Luxe

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin vívomove Luxe. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin vívomove Luxe Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 42 mm
Height 43.4 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.9 mm
Weight 43 g 44.5 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox 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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Watch Movement - Quartz
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, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Case Size - 42 mm
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 Silver stainless steel
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Band Type Band Milanese band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Stainless steel mesh
Band Colour Black | White Silver
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Luxe
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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