Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 42 mm 41 mm
Height 42 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 44.5 g 48.2 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
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, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications Incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details Silver stainless steel Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Milanese band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Leather
Band Colour Silver -
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
User Memory - 4.3 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size - 1 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 5 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Wireless charging dock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 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 - SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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