Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (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: 30.5 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 Series 6 (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, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen 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, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
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, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar
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 Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (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
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (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 Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
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 Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 6 (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 Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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