Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (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 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 34 mm
Height - 39.2 mm
Depth - 11.8 mm
Weight - 40.1 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Ceramic
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details Black White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 504 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Alarm Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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