Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Garmin vívomove Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 14.2 mm -
Weight 60 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 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
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 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective OLED - monochrome
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 72 x 154 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Dimensions (WxH) - 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm
Screen Protection Power Glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Case Size 42 mm -
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 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black -
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Battery Life 59 day(s) 6 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
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
Watch mode - up to 6 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Garmin vívomove Sport
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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