Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Apple Watch SE (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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.9 mm -
Weight 44.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.49 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate
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, Body Battery Music remote handling, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
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 Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver stainless steel Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Band Type Milanese band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Silver Abyss blue | Starlight | Midnight | Pink sand | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch SE (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.2 W/kg (head), 0.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2351
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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