Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
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, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Type OLED - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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