Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 17 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 45.1 mm | - |
Height | 45.1 mm | - |
Depth | 12.8 mm | - |
Weight | 50.5 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 31.9 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | 45 mm | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | M/L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |