CMF Watch 3 Pro VS Garmin Vivoactive 6

The CMF Watch 3 Pro features a 1.43″ OLED/AMOLED display, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 has a smaller 1.2″ OLED/AMOLED display. Both displays offer an Always-On Display and are rated at 5 ATM for water resistance, though the Vivoactive 6 is specifically labeled as waterproof, whereas the CMF Watch 3 Pro is described as sweat resistant. In terms of pixel density, the Vivoactive 6 surpasses the CMF Watch 3 Pro with 459 ppi compared to 326 ppi, providing sharper visuals. The resolution on the CMF Watch 3 Pro is 466 x 466 px, while the Vivoactive 6 has a 390 x 390 px resolution.

Both watches allow for interchangeable bands, though only the Garmin Vivoactive 6 is equipped with branded damage-resistant glass. Neither model includes sapphire glass. The CMF Watch 3 Pro is thicker at 14.4 mm compared to the Vivoactive 6's 10.9 mm. The CMF Watch 3 Pro is also heavier at 51.9 g versus the Vivoactive 6's 36 g. In terms of size, the CMF Watch 3 Pro is 45 mm in height and 47 mm in width, while the Vivoactive 6 is slightly smaller, with a height and width of 42.2 mm.

Volume-wise, the CMF Watch 3 Pro has a larger volume of 30.456 cm³ compared to the Vivoactive 6's 19.411 cm³. Both watches feature touch screens and are not designed for kids, with no additional values for either having damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass. The CMF Watch 3 Pro lacks branded damage-resistant glass and sapphire glass, as does the Vivoactive 6, although the latter does come with branded damage-resistant glass.

Both the CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 offer a similar set of sensors. Each watch monitors blood oxygenation levels and includes a heart rate monitor. Both also feature GPS, accelerometers, compasses, and gyroscopes. Additionally, neither watch includes a temperature sensor, barometer, cadence sensor, or perspiration monitor.

As far as the specific sensors go, the two models are identical, with both offering the same set of capabilities. There are no differences between them in terms of the sensors available on either device.

In summary, both watches share the same range of sensors, providing features like blood oxygenation monitoring, heart rate tracking, and GPS, while excluding other sensors like temperature or barometers.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 share many common activity tracking features. Both watches track sleep, distance, steps, and pace, and provide sleep reports. They also detect activities automatically and track calorie intake. Additionally, both models include exercise tagging and a stroke counter for swimming, and neither is specifically designed for diving.

However, there are some differences between the two. The CMF Watch 3 Pro includes a route tracker and tracks elevation, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 does not support these features. On the other hand, the Vivoactive 6 is designed for golf, a feature that is not available on the CMF Watch 3 Pro. The Vivoactive 6 also lacks the multi-sport mode found on the CMF Watch 3 Pro.

In summary, while both devices offer solid activity tracking capabilities, the CMF Watch 3 Pro is more focused on general sports and elevation tracking, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 has a specific focus on golf, at the expense of some other features like route tracking and multi-sport mode.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 both support iOS and Android devices, making them compatible with a wide range of smartphones. However, the Vivoactive 6 offers more connectivity features than the CMF Watch 3 Pro. The Vivoactive 6 supports Wi-Fi, ANT+, and NFC, while the CMF Watch 3 Pro does not support Wi-Fi, ANT+, or NFC.

Both watches lack a cellular module, meaning they cannot make calls or access mobile data independently. However, both devices support Galileo for satellite navigation, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of GPS systems.

In summary, while both watches offer iOS and Android compatibility and Galileo support, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 has additional connectivity options, such as Wi-Fi, ANT+, and NFC, which the CMF Watch 3 Pro does not include.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro offers a battery life of 13 days, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 has a slightly shorter battery life of 11 days. When using GPS, the CMF Watch 3 Pro lasts for 17.2 hours, whereas the Vivoactive 6 lasts longer with 21 hours of GPS usage.

Both watches feature rechargeable batteries, but neither supports wireless charging, solar power, or removable batteries. The CMF Watch 3 Pro has a charge time of 1.65 hours, while the Vivoactive 6 charges a bit faster, taking 1.5 hours.

In summary, the CMF Watch 3 Pro has a longer general battery life, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 performs better with GPS usage, lasting longer on a single charge.

Both the CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 offer HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, and resting heart rate monitoring. Both devices also feature fast/slow heart rate notifications, phone locating, call control, notifications, silent alarms, vibrating alerts, and a stopwatch. Additionally, both watches come with a 1-year warranty and lack a front camera or ECG technology.

Where they differ is in their additional features. The CMF Watch 3 Pro can be used to answer calls, has voice commands, and includes a built-in camera remote control function, none of which are available on the Vivoactive 6. On the other hand, the Vivoactive 6 offers fall detection and a smart alarm, both of which the CMF Watch 3 Pro lacks. Furthermore, the Vivoactive 6 does not support voice commands or a camera remote, and it cannot be used to answer calls.

In summary, both watches offer essential features like HRV tracking and notifications, but the CMF Watch 3 Pro provides additional functionalities such as call answering and camera control, while the Garmin Vivoactive 6 includes fall detection and a smart alarm, which the CMF Watch 3 Pro lacks.

Both the CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 provide key app and software features such as activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and a free app. They also both offer an exercise diary, are ad-free, and include period notifications and fertile window notifications. Additionally, both devices predict ovulation and start dates, and track water intake. However, the Vivoactive 6 has a few extra features compared to the CMF Watch 3 Pro.

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 supports routes, syncs with existing calendars, and has music playback, which are not available on the CMF Watch 3 Pro. On the other hand, the CMF Watch 3 Pro includes weight tracking, which the Vivoactive 6 lacks. Additionally, the Vivoactive 6 offers coaching and personalized settings, whereas the CMF Watch 3 Pro does not support coaching or personalization. Both models lack temperature tracking and barcode scanning on the app.

In summary, while both watches offer similar core features like activity tracking, goal setting, and period notifications, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 adds more customization and functionality with route support, music playback, and coaching. The CMF Watch 3 Pro, however, includes weight tracking, which the Vivoactive 6 does not.

Both the CMF Watch 3 Pro and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 include a battery level indicator. However, there are notable differences in their additional features. The Vivoactive 6 supports auto pause and is compatible with external heart rate monitors, whereas the CMF Watch 3 Pro does not have either feature. Additionally, the Vivoactive 6 is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X, while the CMF Watch 3 Pro is not compatible with either operating system.

Neither watch offers an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

In summary, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 offers more connectivity and functionality, including auto pause, compatibility with external heart rate monitors, and support for both Windows and Mac OS X, whereas the CMF Watch 3 Pro lacks these features.