Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | Wear OS by Samsung |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 43.4 mm | 40.4 mm |
| Height | 43.4 mm | 38.8 mm |
| Depth | 11.7 mm | 9 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 28.7 g |
| Body Material | - | Armor aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Gold | Graphite |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score |
| Modes | - | 90+ exercise modes |
| 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 | Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | - | MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Super AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 432 x 432 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 330 ppi |
| Colour Depth | - | 24-bit (16.7 million colours) |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | - | Sapphire crystal |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
| Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | - |
| BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/M |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | - |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | - |
| Band Colour | Black | White | Cream | Graphite |
| STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| User Memory | - | 7.1 GB |
| RAM | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| RAM Size | - | 2 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | Exynos W930 |
| Clock Speed | - | 1.4 GHz |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
| Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 40 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s) Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Samsung Galaxy Watch6 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | - |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Google Maps, Samsung Wallet |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, MIL-STD 810H |
| SAR Value | - | 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R930 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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