Apple Watch Sport vs. Garmin vívoactive 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Sport 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 Sport vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS 2 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 43.4 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 25 g 43 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Protection Splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Sport 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
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology Apple Pay Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Type OLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Type Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Case Size 38 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back Composite back Glass fibre reinforced polymer
Case Details Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal
Crown Type Digital -
BAND Apple Watch Sport 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 Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green Black | White
CPU Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S1 -
BATTERY Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Sport Garmin vívoactive 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, magnetic charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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