Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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 Sport vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Case only: 19 g
With silicone band: 33.8 g
Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor 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
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time 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 Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface 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 Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, 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, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type OLED - monochrome Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 72 x 154 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Kilim Single Tour
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Deployment buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Orange | Noir
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Sport Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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