Garmin Vivoactive vs Garmin Vivomove 3Size, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
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Garmin
Vivoactive
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Vivomove 3
The Garmin Vivoactive and Garmin Vivomove 3 share a near-identical 43.8mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
The Garmin Vivoactive is the slimmer of the two (8mm vs 11.3mm), so it slides under a cuff more easily.
On the wrist the Garmin Vivoactive feels lighter (38g vs 46.1g, case only).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | GarminVivoactive | GarminVivomove 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 43.8mm | 44mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 38.5mm | 44mm |
| Thickness | 8mm | 11.3mm |
| Weight | 38g | 46.1g |
| Shape | Rectangle | Circular |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| GPS | 10 hours | No |
| Display | LCD | 0.72 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | No |
| Battery life | 13 days | 5 days |
| Battery life with GPS on | 10 hours | — |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Has wireless charging | — | No |
| Has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| Released | — | 2019 |
Full Specification Comparison
93 specs| Spec | Garmin Vivoactive | Garmin Vivomove 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 43.8 | 44 |
| height | 38.5 | 44 |
| weight | 38 g | 46.1 g |
| thickness | 8 | 11.3 |
| resolution | 148 x 205 px | 132 x 64 px |
| Display type | LCD | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| water resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Always-On Display | Yes | No |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| waterproof depth rating | 50 m | 50 m |
| volume | — | 21.88 cm³ |
| screen size | — | 0.72 inches |
| pixel density | — | 204 ppi |
| width of band | — | 20 mm |
| Watch band is replaceable | — | Yes |
| Has sapphire glass display | — | No |
| maximum operating temperature | — | 50 °C |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | — | No |
| lowest potential operating temperature | — | -10 °C |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 13 days | 5 days |
| battery life with GPS on | 10 hours | — |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| has wireless charging | — | No |
| has a removable battery | — | No |
| Has a solar power battery | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | No |
| has a compass | Yes | No |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| has a gyroscope | — | No |
| Has a cadence sensor | — | No |
| Monitors perspiration | — | No |
| Has a heart rate monitor | — | Yes |
| Has a temperature sensor | — | No |
| Monitors blood oxygenation levels | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| release date | — | 2019-09-05 |
| Has a stopwatch | — | Yes |
| Has smart alarm | — | No |
| Has call control | — | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | — | Yes |
| has HRV tracking | — | No |
| measures VO2 max | — | No |
| Has ECG technology | — | No |
| has a front camera | — | No |
| has fall detection | — | No |
| has voice commands | — | No |
| Acquires GPS faster | — | No |
| Has vibrating alerts | — | Yes |
| shows readiness level | — | No |
| Can be used to answer calls | — | No |
| measures resting heart rate | — | Yes |
| has irregular heart rate warnings | — | Yes |
| has fast/slow heart rate notifications | — | Yes |
| Has a built-in camera remote control function | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| supports ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4 | — |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| has NFC | — | No |
| supports Wi-Fi | — | No |
| supports Galileo | — | No |
| has a cellular module | — | No |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| has aptX | — | No |
| Is compatible with Windows | — | No |
| Is compatible with Mac OS X | — | No |
| has an external memory slot | — | No |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack | — | No |
| App & Software | ||
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | — | No |
| Tracks water intake | — | No |
| Has temperature tracking | — | No |
| Provides activity reports | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Designed for golf | Yes | No |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Has multi-sport mode | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
| Has a stroke counter for swimming | Yes | No |
| Tracks elevation | — | Yes |
| Designed for diving | — | No |
| Has a route tracker | — | No |
| Has exercise tagging | — | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | — | No |
| Detects activities automatically | — | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Garmin Vivoactive
Sits best on wrists ~41–55mm wide (≈ 10.9–14.7cm circumference).
Garmin Vivomove 3
Sits best on wrists ~46–63mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.8cm circumference).
2D Dimension Schematics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garmin Vivoactive bigger than the Garmin Vivomove 3?
The Garmin Vivomove 3 is bigger — 44mm vs 43.8mm case width.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Garmin Vivoactive or the Garmin Vivomove 3?
The Garmin Vivoactive suits wrists around 41–55mm wide, and the Garmin Vivomove 3 around 46–63mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Garmin Vivoactive and Garmin Vivomove 3 side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.