Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch SE (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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: 30.49 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | White | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
Bundled with | Heart rate monitor | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function | Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Type | LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch SE (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 SE (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2351 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |