Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Xplora 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Xplora 3S. 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 HR vs. Xplora 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - RTOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 30.2 mm 42 mm
Height 57 mm 56.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 14.2 mm
Weight 48.2 g 50 g
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Sky blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, G-sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, steps taken
Goal Setting 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 Answering a call, making a call, SOS button, realtime location tracking, Safezone alarms
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Technology - GSM
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Type Colour IPS - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.33"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Case Details Black -
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Band Type Band -
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Colour Black -
CAMERA Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Sensor Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Storage Capacity - 160 MB
CPU Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
CPU Type - MT2503A/E
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Technology Lithium -
Capacity - 520 mAh
Battery Life 8 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Talk time - up to 5 hour(s)
Standby Time - 72 h
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Xplora 3S
Included Accessories Charging cradle -
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Camera, Photo Gallery
Compliant Standards - IP67
SAR Value - 0.43 W/kg, 0.87 W/kg, 0.25 W/kg
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 1 m
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