Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $13099 | $27899 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 is 2.1x 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 |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | Yes | Both track elevation, climbing stairs or floors |
| Stress | Yes | Yes | Both track your stress level |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Glonass | Yes | Yes | |
| Compass | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 has 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 | Yes | Only Samsung Galaxy Watch offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *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 | Yes | Both allow control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive 3 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 7 days | 7 days | Both are the same battery life |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 АТМ | |
| Weight | 43 grams | 63 grams | Garmin Vivoactive 3 is 20.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | AMOLED | |
| Display Size | 1,2 inches | 1.3 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
240 x 240 pixels
|
360 x 360 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Gorilla glass | Yes | Yes | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| 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 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | Yes | No | You can integrate Garmin Vivoactive 3 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | Select Samsung Galaxy Watch if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | Yes | Only Samsung Galaxy Watch has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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