Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Apple Watch Series 9 (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 Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 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: 31.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
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, mental wellbeing
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 Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type OLED - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
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 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 39 mm 41 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 Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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