Garmin vívomove HR Premium vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Premium 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 HR Premium vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Weight 56.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, VO2 max 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
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications - 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 HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Monochrome LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Gold Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size S/M S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 122-189 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Premium Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories - Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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