Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 30.2 mm -
Height 57 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 48.2 g -
Body Details - Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
Band Size XL S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Magnetic closure
Band Material - Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Black Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
-
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Other Comparisons with Garmin vívoactive HR
Other Comparisons with Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Other Popular Smartwatch Comparisons
Other projects: