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I'm a long-time Garmin user and the Vivoactive 6 for AU$388 would be my pick over the Apple Watch SE 3 — here's why

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · By Endurance Wire

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. While something like the Apple Watch SE 3 — our recommended smartwatch for iPhone users like me — can handle most health and fitness tracking admirably at a good price, I’d still choose a Garmin smartwatch . Garmin wearables are more expensive than Apple ’s offerings (as well as from other smartwatch brands), but I’d argue the costs even out. Most of Garmin’s features, like Body Battery and VO2 Max estimates are available out of the box, while these are locked behind the Apple Fitness Plus paywall.