Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Three-microphone array |
Audio Output | - | Dual speakers |
Width | 30.2 mm | - |
Height | 57 mm | - |
Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
Weight | 48.2 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 61.3 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade titanium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
Modes | - | Night mode |
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, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint |
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 Ultra |
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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 Ultra |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, 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, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Type | Colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Case Size | - | 49 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Details | Black | Titanium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Band Type | Band | Alpine Loop |
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Band Size | XL | S |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 162-225 mm | 130-160 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | G-hook |
Band Material | - | Textile |
Band Colour | Black | Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Technology | Lithium | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 36 hours |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) With LTE - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive HR | Apple Watch Ultra |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date | GymKit, Oceanic+ |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319 |
SAR Value | - | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2684 |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |