Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Polar Unite. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 43.4 mm
Height 43.4 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 43 g 32 g
Body Material - Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective IPS - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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