Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 6 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 30.2 mm | 34 mm |
Height | 57 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 11.4 mm | 10.74 mm |
Weight | 48.2 g | 40.6 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Silver |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle |
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, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS 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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | - | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Gold stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | XL | S/M/L |
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 | Stone | White | Pink sand | Black | Silver | Gold | Space black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | Apple Pay |
SAR Value | - | 0.34 W/kg (head), 0.39 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |