Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 45 mm -
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
Band Type Band Band
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
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
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
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