Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, 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)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (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 - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
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)
Band Type Band Sport band
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)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 5 (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 Series 5 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
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
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