Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Polar Unite

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Polar Unite. 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. Polar Unite Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 43.4 mm
Height 39 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 10.4 mm
Weight 24.5 g 32 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
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 Fitness test, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, GPS via mobile, guided breathing session, Nightly Recharge recovery measurement, FitSpark training guide
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth
Connectors - USB
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Type OLED - monochrome IPS - colour
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 240 x 204 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Case Size 39 mm -
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold -
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 18 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Snap & slip
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Black | Blue | Pink | White
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 174 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Watch mode + HR - up to 4 days
Training mode + HR - up to 50 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S Polar Unite
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Polar Fitness Test, Polar Flow
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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