Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Tizen OS 4.0 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 43.4 mm | 39.5 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 39.5 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 10.5 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 25 g |
Body Material | - | Aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate |
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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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
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 | Automatic exercise recognition |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.1" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | White | - |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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User Memory | - | 1.5 GB |
RAM | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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RAM Size | - | 0.75 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 230 mAh |
Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 45 hours |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s) Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s) Low usage - up to 90 hour(s) Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s) Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Power adapter, wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R500 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |