Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $21902 | $30900 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is 140% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | You can monitor your VO2 max with Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Stress | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music provides all-day stress level tracking |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | Yes | No | |
| Compass | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | n/a | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 7 days | 3 days | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music battery life is about 2.3 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 39 grams | 42 grams | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is 3.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | 1.2 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
| Gorilla glass | Yes | No | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | No | Both don't compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | You can integrate Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Both have built-in Wi-Fi wireless connection |
| NFC | No | Yes | Only Samsung Gear S2 Classic has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music has ANT+ wireless technology |
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