In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular). 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 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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: 30.68 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 + Cellular) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts, Family Setup support |
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 |
CELLULAR | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 |
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4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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 5.0, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 + Cellular) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Case Size | 39 mm | 40 mm |
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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 + Cellular) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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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 | Abyss blue/moss green | Maize/white | Tornado/grey | White | Pink sand | Black | Charcoal | Plum | Deep navy |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S5 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 18 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
SAR Value | - | 0.18 W/kg (head), 0.92 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 | - | A2355 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |