Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch SE (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 SE (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (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: 30.68 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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
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 Call handling, music remote handling, 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, 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
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour LTPO OLED - colour
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 + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
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 + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
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 | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (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
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2355
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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