Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (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 4S vs. Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 6
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm 34 mm
Height 40 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 40 g 30.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, gesture, geomagnetic sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
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, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
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 Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Band Nike sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Nike Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, Nike Run Club
SAR Value - 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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