Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 14.7 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 60 g |
Body Material | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, pace, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.3" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | Metal |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Carbon grey DLC | Titanium |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black | Ember orange | Titanium |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 48 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
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) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |