Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 6S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 43.4 mm | 42 mm |
Height | 43.4 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 11.7 mm | 13.8 mm |
Weight | 43 g | 44 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation |
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 | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | 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 | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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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 6S |
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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 | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Shape | Round | Round |
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Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Glass fibre reinforced polymer | - |
Case Details | Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 127-204 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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RAM | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s) Typical usage - up to 8 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 3 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |