Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 30.2 mm 41 mm
Height 57 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 48.2 g 48.2 g
Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
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, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging cradle Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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