vs
5.0Health tracking5.0
2.4Sports & outdoor6.4
7.3Smart features5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Vivoactive 4SWatch GT Runner
| Vivoactive 4S | Watch GT Runner | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 40 mm | 46.4 mm | −6.4 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 46.4 mm | −6.4 mm |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 11 mm | +1.7 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 38 g | +2 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Vivoactive 4S better than Watch GT Runner?
Vivoactive 4S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Watch GT Runner better than Vivoactive 4S?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)7 days vs 14 days2×
- Screen size1.1″ vs 1.43″+30%
- Resolution (width)218 px vs 466 px2.1×
- Wireless chargingNo · Vivoactive 4S: Yes
- Weight40 g vs 38.5 g+4%
- Pixel density198 ppi vs 326 ppi+65%
- Thickness12.7 mm vs 11 mm+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 40 mm | 46 mm |
| Weight | 40 g | 38.5 g |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 11 mm |
| Height | 40 mm | 46.4 mm |
| Width | 40 mm | 46.4 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Plastic / polymer |
| Sapphire crystal | No | — |
| Lens / cover glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | — |
| Strap material | silicone | Silikon |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx8 |
| Water rating (maker) | — | 50 m / 5 ATM |
| Colours | — | Black, Gray |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.1″ | 1.43″ |
| Display technology | — | AMOLED |
| Panel | — | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 218 px | 466 px |
| Resolution (height) | 218 px | 466 px |
| Pixel density | 198 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 7 days | 14 days |
| GPS battery life | 15 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 455 mAh |
| Battery type | — | Li-Po |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | — |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | — |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass, SpO2 |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, BDS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Multisport / triathlon mode | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 19 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | Yes | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | — | No |
| eSIM | — | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| ANT+ sensors | Yes | — |
| Smart features | ||
| Speaker | — | Yes |
| Music on the watch | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | — | 4 GB |
| Third-party apps | Yes | — |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| Platform | Proprietary | HarmonyOS |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS |
