Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Apple Watch Series 8 (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.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 16 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: 32 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| 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, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS 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 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | OLED - monochrome | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 132 x 64 pixels | 352 x 430 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 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 39 mm | 41 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 | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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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 | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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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 Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 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 | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |
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