Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Series 6 (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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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: 39.7 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | White | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
Bundled with | Heart rate monitor | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, 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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | - | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 | Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | S/M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S6 |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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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 Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Magnetic charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 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 | - | A2375 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |