Garmin vívoactive vs. Apple Watch Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Apple Watch Edition. 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 vs. Apple Watch Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 8.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width - 33.3 mm
Height - 38.6 mm
Depth - 10.5 mm
Weight - 55 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating
Protection Waterproof Splashproof
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Type LCD - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
CASE Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Details Black 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold
BAND Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Band Type Band Modern buckle
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-150 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Band Material - Smooth Granada leather
Band Colour Black Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White
CPU Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S1
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 504 hours 18 hours
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Apple Watch Edition
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case
Preloaded Software Alarm Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay
Compliant Standards - IPX7
SAR Value - 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty 2-year warranty
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