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CMF Watch 3 Pro vs Garmin Vivoactive 6
Product A: CMF
73 of 150 known
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Product B: Garmin
93 of 150 known
Change Garmin Vivoactive 6
79 of 141 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 42 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 smartwatches.
- Battery life with GPSA: 17.2hB: 21hGarmin is 3.8 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 312hB: 264hCMF is 48 h higher.
- AOD battery life (up to)A: 108hB: 120hGarmin is 12 h higher.
All 150 fields
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General
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Series
Model numbers
010-02985-00, 010-02985-05, 010-02985-01, 010-02985-02, 010-02985-03, 010-02985-041Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
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0753759342807, 0753759342814, 0753759342821, 07537593428388Maker spec sheet (PDF)asset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/003413014DS00/datenblatt-3413014-garmin-smartwatch-schwarz-grau.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Garmin German specification sheet redistributed by Conrad, exact sold-SKU EAN table. 010-02985-00/01/02/03 map respectively to black/bone/green/pink. Later NZ -04/-05 combinations have no barcode here and do not inherit a variant barcode. EAN list identifies these original marketed packages, not every regional bundle.
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Garmin Vivoactive 59Spec databasethe5krunner.com/specs/garmin/vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact General table explicitly names Vivoactive 5 as predecessor. Canonical existing product checked. No speculative successor stored.27Maker product pagegarmin.com/nl-NL/blogRead 23 October 2026Garmin's Dutch blog calls the vivoactive 6 the successor of the popular vivoactive 5.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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NZ, US1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact regional storefront establishes NZ. Original US maker launch separately establishes US.4Press releasegarmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/meet-vivoactive-6-the-latest-health-and-fitness-smartwatch-from-garminRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Slate with Black Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Bone band, Lunar Gold with Bone Band, Metallic Jasper Green with Jasper Green Band, Metallic Pink Dawn with Pink Dawn Band, Slate with Pebble Grey Band1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
Case shape
Round6Press articlegsmarena.com/cmf_watch_3_pro_launches_with_bigger_143_screen_longer_battery_life_and_higher_price_tag-news-68721.phpRead 8 October 20268Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/cmf-watch-3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and display section describes the circular display and circular watch design.
Case material
Fibre-reinforced polymer1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
Case material (as published)
Fibre-reinforced polymer housing. Anodised aluminium bezel.1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact General table distinguishes fibre-reinforced polymer housing from anodised aluminium bezel.
Back
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Case dimensions
Width47Thickness14.4mm(1.9 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026Design table, Dark Grey and Light Green: width 4.7 cm and depth 1.44 cm. The published height of 25.8 cm includes the open strap and is excluded from case height.
Height42.2Width42.2Thickness10.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Physical Size table gives 42.2 x 42.2 x 10.9 mm. Thickness inclusion of sensor projection is not separately stated.
Weight (case only)
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Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
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Water resistance standard
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Dust and water rating
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Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
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MIL-STD-810 tests
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Display
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
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Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
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Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Display cover (as published)
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
Platform
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Platform
OS at launch
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Software
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Works with
Phone requirement
Android 6.0 or later, or iOS 13 or later. Uses the Nothing X app.1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026
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App store
Voice assistants
Paired phone voice assistant, ChatGPT1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026Other features table lists Voice Assistant. The ChatGPT section and footnote 15 state ChatGPT integration and require Nothing OS. Most connected functions require the paired smartphone.12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/37233005379217-How-to-use-ChatGPT-on-my-watchRead 8 October 2026ChatGPT is available only to Nothing phone users. The paired phone needs the ChatGPT app, a logged-in account, microphone permission and a selected conversation voice. Enable ChatGPT through the Nothing X app.
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Chipset
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Process
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CPU cores
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CPU configuration
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Max CPU clock
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GPU
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Low-power coprocessor
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Memory
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RAM
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Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
ECG capability
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Original current maker wellness comparison header identifies Vivoactive 6. Skin temperature cell is empty while adjacent Venu 4/X1 cells have checks. Tom’s Guide explicitly states no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Ambient/internal activity temperature and external tempe are separate. Original public var content table read.25Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-the-garmin-vivoactive-6-for-a-month-and-it-has-nearly-everything-i-want-in-a-smartwatchRead 7 October 2026Exact model review expressly states there is no onboard skin-temperature sensor. Independently corroborates the original maker wellness comparison matrix. Core/body and external ambient temperatures are different functions.
Blood pressure feature
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Body composition sensor
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Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
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Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/31667497585169-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Health monitoring and Enhanced sleep tracking articles list heart rate monitoring and alerts, blood oxygen, stress and sleep stages. The cycle-tracking article uses manually entered cycle data.
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Exact Health & Wellness table and manual definitions. Sleep HRV and sleep stages are distinct. Body Battery is energy monitoring, not an inferred training-readiness score. Pulse Ox is wellness monitoring and unavailable in some countries.
Fitness features
Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Training load, Recovery advice3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/31667497585169-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Workout Detection, VO2 Max, Training Load and Recovery Time articles. Automatic detection supports indoor/outdoor running and walking, outdoor cycling, elliptical and rowing. VO2 max needs a moderate or harder running or cycling session of about 15 minutes.
Automatic workout detection, VO2 max, Recovery advice, Running dynamics, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Golf courses, Running power, Route navigation, Trackback2Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Matching current maker technical table confirms named metrics. Sport-profile names alone are not metric evidence. Current exact owner manual separately confirms running power, course navigation and TracBack. No feature is borrowed from a sibling watch or conflicting secondary database.3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact manual page 57 expressly supports running power from watch sensors or compatible dynamics accessory. Pages 70-73 support saved-course navigation and TracBack along the travelled route. These current software capabilities are not asserted as launch features.
Sport profiles
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External sensors
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Heart rate strap, Speed and cadence, Foot pod3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Matching Wireless Sensors table. Vivoactive supports external HR, speed/cadence and foot pods. A generic ANT+ radio does not prove additional sensor classes.
Safety
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Car crash detection
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Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
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Dedicated LED flashlight
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No13Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-GB/which-watch/wellness-tracking/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Built-in flashlight comparison row is absent for Vivoactive 6 and checked for Venu 4/X1. Current manual Using the Flashlight Screen explicitly turns the screen into a flashlight. No dedicated hardware LED inferred from the screen feature.26Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Extra Features describes a screen-based flashlight and expressly contrasts it with dedicated LED flashlights on other Garmin watches. Original manual Using the Flashlight Screen and exact maker comparison matrix corroborate absence of a dedicated hardware LED.
Positioning
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Positioning
GPS L1 + L5, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Connectivity
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth version
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Cellular
No16Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/Vivoactive%C2%A06.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete A04951 declared transmitter inventory contains Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT and NFC, no cellular modem. Digital Citizen expressly says no LTE mobile connectivity available, with no sold cellular edition found across complete six-SKU maker range. Each NZ variant explicitly false.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact comparison explicitly says LTE option is not available on Vivoactive 6 at all. Common maker full SKU inventory and declared A04951 radio modules corroborate marketed absence.
Network
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4G bands
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5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Payment services
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Audio
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Speaker
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 20262Owner's manualdevice.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Microphones
21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026Calling section states two MEMS microphones. The D399 guide also labels both microphones.2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdfRead 8 October 20266Press articlegsmarena.com/cmf_watch_3_pro_launches_with_bigger_143_screen_longer_battery_life_and_higher_price_tag-news-68721.phpRead 8 October 2026
017Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact standard, only-size watch review Extra Features explicitly no microphone for calls. Gadgets & Wearables exact Microphone No and Android Central exact hardware omissions corroborate total absence. No voice recorder or local voice assistant in complete maker manual. Speaker value remains omitted because another review contradicts speaker absence.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Exact Hardware and specs table Mic and speaker row No, and prose explicitly calls microphone a hardware omission. This corroborates zero physical microphones, not merely disabled voice calling. Inaccurate 390 x 309 typo in the display row does not override original maker resolution.
Calls on the watch
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
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Crown
None14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Overview and Using the Touchscreen describe only two push buttons START/BACK, taps and swipes. No rotating operating crown in the full controls inventory. A round push button does not count as crown.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/wearables/garmin/garmin-vivoactive-6-vs-google-pixel-watch-3Read 7 October 2026Design and display paragraph explicitly distinguishes Vivoactive 6 touchscreen and two hardware buttons from Pixel Watch 3 rotating crown. Original complete maker overview supplies the same control inventory.
Rotating bezel
Gestures
Cover screen with palm, Wrist flip, Double shake2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Operations panel supports covering the watch with a palm to turn the screen off. Gesture Control is configured through Nothing X.6Press articlegsmarena.com/cmf_watch_3_pro_launches_with_bigger_143_screen_longer_battery_life_and_higher_price_tag-news-68721.phpRead 8 October 2026
Raise and turn wrist to wake display, Cover display with palm to return to watch face and dim display14Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact manual touchscreen instruction and Display and Brightness Settings Wake On Gesture row. These gestures operate the display/interface. No double-pinch or voice gesture inferred.
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
ACMF Watch 3 Pro
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 312 |
| Heavy use | No | 240 |
| Always-on | No | 108 |
| Low power | No | 1,440 |
| GPS | No | 17.2 |
Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026Current Battery table: typical 13 days, heavy 10 days, AOD plus heavy 4.5 days, power saving 60 days, GPS 17.2 hours. Days are converted exactly to hours. Typical and heavy modes include 120 minutes GPS and 30 minutes Bluetooth calls per week. Typical includes heart rate every five minutes, 100 screen activations and 100 message views per day. Heavy adds 200 screen activations and message views, six daily manual heart rate and SpO2 checks, and automatic stress and SpO2 every 30 minutes. AOD daily duration and continuous-GPS band settings are not stated here. These are maker laboratory claims. The support FAQ differs: 10.5 days heavy and 4.4 days with 12 hours daily AOD. Current product claims are retained.11Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/37210046005777-How-long-does-Watch-3-Pro-s-battery-lastRead 8 October 2026The FAQ differs from the current product table: 10.5 days heavy use and 4.4 days with heavy use plus 12 hours daily AOD. It agrees on 13 days typical use. The current product table claims of 10 days heavy and 4.5 days AOD are retained. The FAQ AOD schedule is not transferred to the product table claim.
BGarmin Vivoactive 6
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch | No | 264 |
| Always-on | No | 120 |
| Low power | No | 504 |
| GPS | No | 21 |
| GPS, all systems | No | 17 |
| GPS, all systems with music | No | 8 |
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
312h
264h
AOD battery life (up to)
108h
120h
GPS mode (claimed)
17.2h
21h
Solar charging
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Charging method
Magnetic pins2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Charge panel: two metal pads on the watch align with the metal tips on the charging cable.8Reviewtechradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/cmf-watch-3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Performance section identifies the magnetic charging puck. The D399 guide separately establishes two metal contacts at the watch.
Charging guidance
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Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
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Quick charge claim
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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
ACMF Watch 3 Pro
Not availableBGarmin Vivoactive 6
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| GPS activity | 20 |
Source20Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/gps-watch/garmin-vivoactive-6Read 7 October 2026Exact review Standard model, One size only. Review Battery Life explicitly measured 20 hours in GPS-Only mode. Published testing method runs activity recording from full charge until empty. General comparison method keeps default settings, with exact review GPS-only mode explicit. AOD brightness, firmware, temperatures, sensors/music are not separately published. No 7%/hour projection or maker 21 h claim substituted. Only this full-cycle GPS row stored, mixed-use complete endpoints unproved.21Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watch/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method explicitly runs continuous activity recording from full charge until empty. This establishes actual complete discharge, not extrapolation from one-hour drain. Exact tested GPS-only mode and 20-hour value are in the model review.22Reviewoutdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-gps-watchRead 7 October 2026Battery Life method says everything kept at default settings in battery tests. Exact model review separately identifies GPS-only rather than all-systems for the stored observed 20-hour test. No unpublished screen setting inferred.
Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
Quick-release strap
Strap system
Standard 22 mm quick-release straps7Reviewgsmarena.com/cmf_watch_3_pro_in_for_review-news-69839.phpRead 8 October 2026
20 mm industry-standard quick-release bands18Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 7 October 2026Exact NZ sold SKU General Quick Release bands row explicitly Yes (20 mm, Industry standard). Existing supplied strap quick release and width preserved. Not QuickFit, and optional accessory fit range is not substituted for supplied 125–190 mm strap.
Strap material
Strap
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Strap sizes
ACMF Watch 3 Pro
Not availableBGarmin Vivoactive 6
| Wrist (min) (mm) | Wrist (max) (mm) |
|---|---|
| 125 | 190 |
Regulatory
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SAR limb (EU)
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Other certifications
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EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and applicable amendments, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU battery legislation 2008/98/EC as amended by (EU) 2023/154219Regulatory filingstatic.garmin.com/pumac/vivoactive%206_DoC-EU.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original signed manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity, English first page. Exact Model Numbers A04951, vivoactive 6. Issued 2024-11-11, revised 2025-06-18. These are maker declared compliance claims, not medical clearances. No IP, military or diving standard inferred.
In the box
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In the box
CMF Watch 3 Pro, Charging cable, User guide and safety information, Warranty information1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026
Vivoactive 6, USB-C charging/data cable, Documentation1Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026
Power adapter in box
Links
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Product page
us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-watch-3-proRead 8 October 2026
www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-001Maker product pagegarmin.com/en-NZ/p/pn/010-02985-00Read 5 October 2026Public current maker page directly downloaded. Full exact-SKU specs and box tables read from GarminAppBootstrap. Boolean yes/no classes inspected. No authenticated data or bot restriction bypassed.
Spec sheet
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Manual
device.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdf2Owner's manualdevice.report/m/8c2f45d7b97f7ec2090e0664e6261cb2da3e796a2be0c7412d067c82e791e69d_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker foldout, version 2, MODEL D399 and WATCH 3 PRO. English panels appear on the single multilingual PDF page.
www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdf3Owner's manualwww8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-8C2C402F-55AC-431F-9CF2-1442B89CE149/EN-US/vivoactive_6_OM_EN-US.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact owner manual, 102 pages. Printed page numbers used. No sibling model document.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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