Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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 Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
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, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time
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, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 72 x 154 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White -
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin vívomove Sport
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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