Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). 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

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 11 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 34 mm
Height 43.4 mm 39.2 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 11.8 mm
Weight 43 g 40.1 g
Body Material - Ceramic
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer Ceramic back
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cable Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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