Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $16899 | $27999 | Garmin Swim is 170% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR tracks heart rate |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR counts your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive HR 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 | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR has GPS support |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Garmin Swim has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Vivoactive HR make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 365 days | 8 days | Garmin Swim battery life is about 45.6 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 40 grams | 48 grams | Garmin Swim is 8.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
55 x 31 pixels
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n/a
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| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | n/a | |
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 | n/a | You can integrate Garmin Swim with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive HR 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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