Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.9 mm -
Weight 44.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Watch Movement Quartz -
Modes - Night mode
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 Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications Incoming calls 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
CELLULAR Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
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 6, 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 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size 42 mm 49 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver stainless steel Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type Milanese band Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-160 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Textile
Band Colour Silver Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 36 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards - IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value - 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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