Garmin vívomove 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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
Type OLED - monochrome Super AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size 44 mm 40 mm
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
Band Type Band Sport band
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
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3 Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable -
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 -
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