Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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 SE (GPS) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 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: 26.4 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS 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) 2nd generation
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Midnight | Starlight
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation
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 SE (GPS) 2nd generation
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Alarm Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 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 - A2722
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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