Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Apple Watch SE (GPS). 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 vívomove 3S vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
Width 39 mm -
Height 39 mm -
Depth 10.9 mm -
Weight 24.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.49 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
Watch Movement Quartz -
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 Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert - 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
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type OLED - monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Case Size 39 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2351
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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