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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 30.2 mm 33.3 mm
Height 57 mm 38.6 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 48.2 g 28.7 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate 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, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details Black Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium 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 HR Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
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