Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (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 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
Case only: 41.3 g
Body Material - Titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
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, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 368 x 448 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 44 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Space black titanium | Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Leather link
Band Size - S/M
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material - Roux Granada leather
Band Colour Black Black | Baltic blue | Charcoal | Inverness green | Atlantic blue
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 504 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable, dark grey sport band M/L
Preloaded Software Alarm Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.97 W/kg (head), 0.3 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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