Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Google Pixel Watch. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS by Google |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45.1 mm | - |
Height | 45.1 mm | - |
Depth | 12.8 mm | - |
Weight | 50.5 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 36 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | 80% recycled stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | 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 | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | 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 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
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 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 165-210 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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RAM | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | - | 294 mAh |
Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 24 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
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Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Google Pixel Watch |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |