Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and HONOR MagicWatch 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. HONOR MagicWatch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S 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 40 mm 41.8 mm
Height 40 mm 41.8 mm
Depth 12.7 mm -
Weight 40 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 4S 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 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth 5.1
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" 1.2"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Case Size 40 mm 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Manufacturer - Huawei
CPU Type - Kirin A1
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S HONOR MagicWatch 2
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Regular usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S 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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