Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Details Black Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type Band Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material - Textile
Band Colour Black Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 504 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Alarm GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards - IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value - 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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