Apple Watch Series 2 vs Garmin Vivosmart HR+

Apple Watch Series 2 Garmin Vivosmart HR+

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$7499
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep No YesGarmin Vivosmart HR+ monitors your sleep pattern
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes YesBoth have built in heart rate sensor
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes No
Stairs / Floors Yes YesBoth count your climbing stairs or floors
Exercise Tagging Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 2 provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 provides real time fitness coaching
Goal Setting Yes YesBoth can help with your goals setting
Inactivity Alert Non/aBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Navigation Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has onboard GPS navigation
Compass Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 has a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has a reminder option
Stopwatch Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 has a stopwatch
Music Playback Yesn/aOnly Apple Watch Series 2 offers phone-free music
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
Voice commands Yes No
ReportsActivityActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 can notify you who is calling
Music Control Yes YesBoth allow control smartphone music player
Call Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 allows you control phone calls
Camera Control Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yesn/aApple Watch Series 2 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration1 days5 daysGarmin Vivosmart HR+ battery life is about 5.0 times longer
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight52 grams31 gramsGarmin Vivosmart HR+ is 21.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayOLED ScreenLCD Screen
Display Size1.53 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 312 x 390 pixels n/a
Color Display Yesn/a
Touch Screen Yesn/a
Sapphire glass Yes No*Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass

Compatibility

Android No YesGarmin Vivosmart HR+ is compatibles with Android phones and tablets
iOS Yes YesBoth compatible iOS devices
OS X/Mac Yes NoApple Watch Series 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs
Windows Phone No NoBoth don't compatible with Windows Phone devices
Windows No YesGarmin Vivosmart HR+ allows you to locate your phone
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features Yesn/aYou can integrate Apple Watch Series 2 with social networks and share information

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi Yes NoSelect Apple Watch Series 2 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
NFC Yes NoOnly Apple Watch Series 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication)
ANT+ No YesOnly Garmin Vivosmart HR+ has ANT+ wireless technology
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