Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $16899 | $25999 | Garmin Swim is 150% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive has built-in heart rate monitor |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive tracks and measures your steps |
| Pace | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive has GPS support |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | No | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Vivoactive make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 365 days | 21 days | Garmin Swim battery life is about 17.4 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 АТМ | |
| Weight | 40 grams | 38 grams | Garmin Vivoactive is 2.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | 0.00 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
55 x 31 pixels
|
205 x 148 pixels
| |
| Color Display | No | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Garmin Swim compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Garmin Swim allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | No | You can integrate Garmin Swim with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Both provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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