Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch SE (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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: 30.49 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Type | Colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | XL | Regular |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 162-225 mm | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
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Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2351 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |