Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Google Pixel Watch. 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. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) 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: 36 g
Body Material - 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
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, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Black Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 165-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Charging cradle Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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