In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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: 32 g |
Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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, rapid eye movement (REM) |
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, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Rose gold | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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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 | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 18 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | - | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | VO2 Max, Fitness Age | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |