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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove HR Sport and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). 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 vívomove HR Sport vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43 mm 33.3 mm
Height 43 mm 38.6 mm
Depth 11.6 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 40.8 g 28.7 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Altimeter, VO2 max, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, strength training guidance, camera remote control, Bluetooth Smart technology, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications - Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Garmin vívomove HR Sport 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 vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type LCD - monochrome OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details Black | Rose gold Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium | Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 148-215 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | White White | Black | Fog | Pink sand | Seashell | Dark olive | Soft white | Grey | Space black
STORAGE Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove HR Sport Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software VO2 Max, Fitness Age Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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