Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive HR

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony SmartWatch 2 and Garmin vívoactive HR. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Sony SmartWatch 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive HR Comparison Chart
GENERAL Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style - Watch style
Width 42 mm 30.2 mm
Height 41 mm 57 mm
Depth 9 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 48.4 g 48.2 g
Body Details Main unit: 23.5 g
Wrist strap: 99 g
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Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Black metal | Silver | Green/yellow -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Sony XPERIA acro S, C, E, E dual, E1, E1 Dual, go, Ion, J, L, M, M dual, M2, mini, mini pro, miro, P, SL, Sola, SP, T2 Ultra, tipo, tipo dual, U, V, Z, Z Ultra, Z Ultra Google Play edition, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z2, ZL, ZR -
FEATURES Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Sensors Digital compass Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data - Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard
Notifications Missed calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services MMS, SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0, NFC Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
Connectors Micro-USB -
DISPLAY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Type LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 220 x 176 pixels 205 x 148 pixels
Screen Size 1.6" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm
Screen Protection Scratch-resistant glass -
INPUT DEVICE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Case Details - Black
BAND Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Band Type - Band
Band Size - XL
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 162-225 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Colour - Black
BATTERY Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium
Battery Life - 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Standby Time 168 h -
MISCELLANEOUS Sony SmartWatch 2 Garmin vívoactive HR
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Calendar, Contacts, ViewFinder, Slideshow, RSS reader, Gmail, Weather, Timer Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date
Compliant Standards IP57 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
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