In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 44 mm | 40.4 mm |
Height | 44 mm | 38.8 mm |
Depth | 11.3 mm | 9 mm |
Weight | 19.6 g | 28.7 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Armor aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | - | Gold | Graphite |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp | Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
Notifications | Incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 132 x 64 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Case Size | 44 mm | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | Sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Powder grey | Black | - |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | S/M |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Powder grey | Black | Cream | Graphite |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
RAM | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 40 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days | Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | - |
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Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
SAR Value | - | 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R930 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |