Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition Series 2 and Garmin vívoactive 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

Apple Watch Edition Series 2 vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 3 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 34 mm 43.4 mm
Height 39.2 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 11.8 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 39.6 g 43 g
Body Material Ceramic -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Retina Display technology Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 272 x 340 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Ceramic back Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details White ceramic Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size S/M/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Cloud Black | White
CPU Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S2 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Series 2 Garmin vívoactive 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software Siri Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
SAR Value 0.056 W/kg (head), 0.049 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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