Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Sport and Google Pixel Watch 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívomove Sport vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
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 Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS, Email, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
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 - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Type OLED - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution 72 x 154 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm -
Pixel Density - 320 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 294 mAh
Battery Life 6 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Sport Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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