In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and ASUS VivoWatch 5. 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 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 11 or later |
Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | - |
Height | 42 mm | - |
Depth | 14.2 mm | - |
Weight | 60 g | - |
Body Details | - | With silicone band: 74 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Altimeter, gravity sensor, temperature, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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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 | Speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, blood pressure, oxygen level, altitude, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score |
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 | Personalised Watch Faces |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | LCD - colour - high-reflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Power Glass | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Circular |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Silver | - |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | - |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | Black | - |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Capacity | - | 300 mAh |
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Battery Life | 59 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Typical usage - up to 10 days Power saving mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | ASUS VivoWatch 5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | HC-B05 |