In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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 Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport, custom workouts |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Three-microphone array |
Audio Output | - | Dual speakers |
Body Details | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
Case only: 61.4 g |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aerospace-grade titanium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart 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 |
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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, rapid eye movement (REM), depth |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Modes | - | Night mode |
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 | Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection |
Notifications | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate | Calendar, SMS, Email, 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 Ultra 2 |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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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 Ultra 2 |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 72 x 154 pixels | 410 x 502 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Case Size | - | 49 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Case Details | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents | Titanium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Alpine Loop |
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Band Size | - | S |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 130-160 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | G-hook |
Band Material | Silicone | Textile |
Band Colour | - | Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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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 Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 36 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 days |
Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove Sport | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | - | GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.22 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2986 |