Garmin vívoactive vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 504 hours 24 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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