Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and ASUS VivoWatch 5. 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 Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. ASUS VivoWatch 5 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 32 g With silicone band: 74 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display Personalised Watch Faces
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Siri -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour LCD - colour - high-reflective
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels -
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Circular
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium -
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size Regular -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck -
Band Material Fluoroelastomer -
Band Colour Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite -
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 300 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours -
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 10 days
Power saving mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) ASUS VivoWatch 5
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards IP6X -
SAR Value 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number A2773 HC-B05
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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