Garmin vívomove HR Sport vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. 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 HR Sport vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm -
Height 43 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 40.8 g -
Body Details - Case only: 27.8 g
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications - 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/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type LCD - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Rose gold Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size L Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories - Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2725
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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