Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Tizen OS 5.5 |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Width | 45.1 mm | 41 mm |
| Height | 45.1 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Depth | 12.8 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 50.5 g | 48.2 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
| 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 | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
| Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Case Size | 45 mm | 41 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
| Case Back | Polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | - |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Leather |
| Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | - |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
| RAM | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| RAM Size | - | 1 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 120 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) |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Wireless charging dock |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
| SAR Value | - | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R850 |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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