In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Apple Watch Series 9 (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 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 17 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: 31.9 g |
Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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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, mental wellbeing |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | - | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (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 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (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 | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Sport band | Sport band |
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Band Size | L | M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 148-215 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | White | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove HR Sport | Apple Watch Series 9 (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 | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |