Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Google Pixel Watch. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm -
Height 43.4 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 43 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36 g
Body Material - 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
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 Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Charging cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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