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Apple  Watch Series 3 Cellular vs Garmin 010-02172-21

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Title Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) - Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport BandGarmin 010-02172-21 Vivoactive 4S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensors And More, Rose Gold With White BAnd
Model Apple
 Watch Series 3 Cellular
Garmin
010-02172-21

Basic Info

Suggested Price $399.00$239.98
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Release Jan 2019Sep 2020

Overview

DescriptionMonitor your health constantly with this white and rose gold Garmin vívoactive 4S activity tracker. The Pulse Ox sensor feature measures your blood oxygen saturation levels and keeps you updated on how well your body is absorbing this life-sustaining gas. This Garmin vívoactive 4S activity tracker regularly checks your heart rate and lets you know the intensity of your workouts.
Top Features
  • GPS + Cellular
  • Retina display
  • Swimproof
  • Optical heart sensor
  • Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
  • Elevation
  • Emergency SOS
  • S3 chip with dual-core processor
  • watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
  • Aluminum case
  • Keeps track of your energy levels, Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition), respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, hydration and more
  • Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription with a third-party music provider), and connect with headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
  • Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more. Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts right on your watch screen, including strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates
  • Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 millimeter
  • Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; Up to 5 hours in GPS and music mode
  • Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
  • Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (not all countries and payment Networks are eligible) lets you pay for purchases with your watch
  • Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and assistance (when paired with a compatible device), which both send your real-time location to emergency contacts
  • Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with a compatible device), for incoming calls, text messages, calendar reminders and more
  • Garmin coach provides free 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans that guide you to reach your race goal and adjust based on your performance in the plan

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 1254 reviews)4.3 (out of 215 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.7 (out of 29 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Perfect!
Rating: 5
It is lightweight and is great!
by Amanda1983 on 2020-08-12T17:00:00

Very happy with purchase
Rating: 5
I am so happy with my purchase! It arrived days sooner than expected and is amazing and easy to use. Definitely a great Mother's Day gift.
by Socorro on 2020-05-05T17:00:00

Great Apple Watch !
Rating: 5
Iwatch is great, love the health app
by CMoon on 2020-01-10T16:00:00

Perfect Gift for anyone
Rating: 5
I purchased this gift for my husband who's a wrists are little bigger than the one size fits most and it actually fit him perfectly. He loves this watch and uses it all the time. I'm actually going to purchase one for myself because the features on this watch are just amazing.
by CFO of the Household on 2020-01-01T16:00:00

Not just for techies
Rating: 5
Love, love, love it! True to all things Apple, the design is beautiful, and the functions are intuitive and seamless. It is comfortable and lightweight setting snugly on my wrist until the next phone call or text. My motivation for purchasing Series 3 was safety and medical, to have constant access to phone and GPS in case of emergency. Love the activity tracker and heart rate monitor. I'm not a techie (70+ years old and still learning).
by normabird on 2018-07-23T17:00:00

3rd Apple Watch
Rating: 5
This is my 3rd Apple Watch. I've had one from each series and can definitely say that this is by far the best one yet! Love the new band and the fact I don't need to be near my iphone ALL THE TIME! So helpful when I'm at the gym. Pair my headphones to the watch via Bluetooth and jam out to music and not worry about missing a call or text. A MUST HAVE!
by CodyWody247 on 2017-10-23T17:00:00

LOVE the Apple Watch!
Rating: 5
I love the Apple watch, it was an early Christmas gift from my husband. I was tossed between a Fitbit and the Apple watch and he surprised me with it over the weekend. It makes me want to be more active and helps me to be more conscious about my health. I would recommend the Apple watch to everyone
by jjvee on 2017-11-29T16:00:00

It's good
Rating: 4
It glitches a title, and doesn't work when I try and speak my text message
by SaraBeth1989 on 2020-05-01T17:00:00

Love it!!
Rating: 4
I originally had the Apple Watch 1st generation but got rid of it since it was not water proff, when I saw the reveal of the 3rd generation I knew I had to have it and I love it! I can leave my phone at home to run earns and answer a quick call on the tiny speaker reply black quickly to text messages while at work either by scribing them or talking to the watch! I have convinced my brother to get one him self
by Mgtz21 on 2017-10-10T17:00:00

I don't like it! I wish I had the series 5
Rating: 1
Wish I had the series 5, I thought I would like the series 3 but I don't
by on 2020-04-30T17:00:00

Beautiful
Rating: 5
I only had this for a week
by Diane on 2020-08-08T17:00:00

Great features ,light weight !
Rating: 5
My husband bought this watch for me about a month ago and I absolutely love it he got one for himself and he loved his so he bought me one I love that we can see each other‘s progress when it comes to working out it helps with accountability and pushes you Meet goals Every day there’s something new that I figure out about my watch and I’m absolutely in love with it!!
by Nikki12 on 2020-09-01T17:00:00

Just what I was looking for
Rating: 5
Needed a new tracker and this has everything I need! Screen is easy to read- even with sunglasses on! Buttons are simple and the screen is very responsive. GPS is great to use on bike rides and runs with quick and easy links to strava. Still need to play around with the music feature and some others but so far the watch has performed great! Lightweight and fits nicely on my wrist.
by Shepbar on 2020-08-18T17:00:00

Satisfied customer!
Rating: 5
After getting into running outside due to covid, I decided I wanted to get a fitness watch so I didn't have to carry my phone anymore. I really love the Vivo 4s and have not had trouble downloading my music with Spotify (though you do need a premium account). Would recommend!
by Garminvivo4s on 2020-08-12T17:00:00

Super Powerful!
Rating: 4
I am loving my vivoactive 4s so far! I am impressed with being able to have an accurate GPS reading and listen to music from my watch without needing my phone with me on a run. The only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is I don't find it as intuitive to use right out of the box as other smart watches I have used before, so it has taken me a little bit longer to figure out all the features and how to best use the applications on the watch. I think after another couple of days I'll have it all figured out! Excited to use this watch to train for my first full marathon.
by firstmarathon2021 on 2020-09-09T17:00:00

Perfect for almost any workout!
Rating: 4
I use this for running/walking (outdoor and treadmill), yoga, pilates, biking, and cardio. There are so many workouts which can be tracked as well as sleep, heart rate, and steps. I got pregnant after I already had this watch and I love it even more now since I can keep track of my heart rate and sleeping habits. I only wish the battery would live longer.
by Angela75 on 2020-09-13T17:00:00

So far, so good
Rating: 4
After much deliberation, I switched from a Fitbit to my Vivoactive 4S. And I am super impressed with Capture of my walking and running. Definitely is not as accurate with sleep. I wish (hint hint) I could store music through Rock my Run. But every other feature is remarkably excellent.
by LeighAnne on 2020-08-09T17:00:00

Having a hard time
Rating: 3
Can’t figure out how to use the activity items. Once I start a pool swim, for instance, I can’t figure out how to stop and save the activity. The check mark and x do not seem to respond when I press them. I have gone to the detailed instructions but they are not helpful, considering contacting Garmin by phone for some assistance
by Joyce C on 2020-09-01T17:00:00

Great except for a few things
Rating: 3
The sleep tracking doesn’t work right. I’ll sleep for 7 or eight hours and it says I slept for 10+. Also my calories I burn are different than Fitbit, not sure if it’s more accurate or less but it’s different. One more thing, I thought there would be a way to show people where I am so they can make sure I’m ok if I’m hiking and I haven’t found that either 🙁 I sort of feel like I should have just gotten a Fitbit
by Sara7111989 on 2020-08-29T17:00:00

Like the style but controls are clunky
Rating: 3
I just got this watch in the last week. I love the size and round face. The controls and shifting through programs is clunky... meaning take multiple steps. It's also difficult to do a running program and change your music playlist. I don't like that you have to pay for watch faces. The ones that they provide for free offers a lot to be desired. Fitbit had more options. Similar functionality to Fitbit alternatives... not sure yet that I like this watch more yet.
by NewToGarmin on 2020-09-15T17:00:00

All Features

ConditionNew
releaseJan 2019Sep 2020
FeaturesAlarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Calendar, Music Player, Scorecard
Size40 mm
Assembled Product Weight40.00 g
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H)1.57 x 1.57 x 0.50 Inches
SensorsAccelerometer
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Product Weight1.41 ounces
Display TypeMIP LCD
Color DisplayYes
Case Size40 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Form FactorWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYes
Product Width1.57 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Interface(s)USB
Touch ScreenYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
Maximum Wrist Size6.89 inches
Clock DisplayYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
ColorRose Gold With White Case And Silicone Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
RechargeableYes
Product Depth0.5 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless N
Minimum Wrist Size4.33 inches
Mobile NotificationsYes
Case MaterialPolymer
Case Thickness0.5 inches
Case Width1.57 inches
Screen MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Screen Size27.9 millimeters
Band MaterialSilicone
Band TypeStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGarmin Pay
Clasp TypeBuckle
Global PositioningGLONASS
Color CategoryWhite
Model Number010-02172-21
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid
Water ResistantYes
Product Height1.57 inches
Screen Resolution218 x 218
Product Namevívoactive 4S Smartwatch 40mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Display ScreenYes
Band Width18 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
BrandGarmin
Operating SystemGarmin
App CompatibleYes
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorWhite
Product TypeSmartwatch

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