Compare Garmin Vivoactive 3 vs Apple Watch Series 4
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
Release / Update
2017
2018
Suggested Price
$299
$399
Activity & Fitness
Calories
Cycling (Bicycling)
Distance
Heart
VO2max (Oxygen)
Sleep
Steps
Swim
Battery
Duration
7 days
18 hours
Charging
Rechargeable
Wireless charging
Compatibility
Android
iOS
Windows Phone
Mac
Windows
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Cellular
GPS
NFC
Wi-Fi
Display
Color
Resolution
240x240
40mm: 324x394 44mm: 368x448
Size
1.2"
759 sq mm display area 977 sq mm display area
Touch
Type
MIP
OLED Retina display with Force Touch, 1000 nits brightness
Functions
Audio Speaker
Clock
Phone
Vibration
Voice
Camera
Hardware
Accelerometer
Barometer or Altimeter
Ultraviolet Sensor
Water Resistance
5ATM (50 metres)
5ATM (50 metres)
Notifications
Phone
Emails
Texts
Software
Operating System
n
watchOS 5.0, upgradable to 5.2.1
Apps
Music
More Info & Buy
Storage
16GB
Extra
Colors: Space Black, Silver, Gold Build: Stainless Steel frame; all-ceramic/sapphire crystal back Bluetooth 5.0; Requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12 or later; Water resistance: Apple Watch 4 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
Pros
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Pros
Apple Watch Series 4 Pros + Larger display + Lightweight design
Cons
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Cons
Apple Watch Series 4 Cons - No always-on display option - Battery isn't amazing - Still pricey