Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and HONOR MagicWatch 2. 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. HONOR MagicWatch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.1 mm 41.8 mm
Height 45.1 mm 41.8 mm
Depth 12.8 mm -
Weight 50.5 g 29 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Black agate
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart 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 Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
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 VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.2"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Case Size 45 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Shadow grey -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Manufacturer - Huawei
CPU Type - Kirin A1
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 7 day(s)
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)
Regular usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 HONOR MagicWatch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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