Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS). 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 vívoactive 3 Music vs. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 34 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 43 g 30.1 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Type Colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round -
Case Back - All ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Case Details Black Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Blue White | Seashell | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
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MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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