Garmin vívomove Luxe vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Apple Watch 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 vívomove Luxe vs. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Product Type Smart 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 42 mm 34 mm
Height 42 mm 40 mm
Depth 11.9 mm 10.74 mm
Weight 44.5 g 30.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, menstrual cycle
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, 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 Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 40 mm
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver stainless steel Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Band Type Milanese band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Stainless steel mesh Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Silver White | Black | Pink sand
STORAGE Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S5
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove Luxe Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay
SAR Value - 0.09 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
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