Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Garmin vívomove 3S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Garmin vívomove 3S. 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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs. Garmin vívomove 3S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS 4.0 -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.5 mm 39 mm
Height 39.5 mm 39 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 25 g 24.5 g
Body Material Aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level
Watch Movement - Quartz
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Automatic exercise recognition 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
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Digital Player MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID) -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Super AMOLED - colour OLED - monochrome
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 132 x 64 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm
Colour Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colours) -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Case Size - 39 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Details Rose gold | Black | Silver | Green Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold
BAND Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Silicone
Band Colour - Granite blue | Light sand | Navy
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Storage Capacity 4 GB -
User Memory 1.5 GB -
RAM Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
RAM Size 0.75 GB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 9110 -
Clock Speed 1.15 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 230 mAh -
Battery Life 45 hours 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 45 hour(s)
Outdoor workout time with GPS - up to 15 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 90 hour(s)
Local storage music playback time - up to 8 hour(s)
Indoor workout time - up to 45 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes -
Wireless Charging Standards WPC -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Garmin vívomove 3S
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R500 -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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