In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Solar and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | - |
Height | 47 mm | - |
Depth | 15.1 mm | - |
Weight | 85 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | OLED - monochrome |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 72 x 154 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Silver | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Battery Life | 80 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
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Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |