Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch Series 8 (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 Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 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: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
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, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/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 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (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, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (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 Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 8 (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 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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