Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
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, PacePro pace guidance
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
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 Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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