In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro and Garmin vívoactive 4. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | 45.1 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 45.1 mm |
Depth | 14.7 mm | 12.8 mm |
Weight | 60 g | 50.5 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Case Size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | - | Slate stainless steeel |
Case Back | Metal | Polymer |
Case Details | Black | Black | Shadow grey |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 135-200 mm |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Black | Shadow grey |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | - | 8 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Pro | Garmin vívoactive 4 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |