Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular). 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 vs. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 34 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth - 10.7 mm
Weight - 39.8 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart 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, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size - 1.57"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black Stainless steel | Space grey aluminium | Space black stainless steel | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Gold stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Milanese loop
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-180 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Magnetic closure
Band Material - Steel mesh
Band Colour Black White | Black | Pink sand | Space black | Gold | Seashell | Stone
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Series 4 (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 Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.27 W/kg (head), 0.26 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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