Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 7
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 14 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45.1 mm -
Height 45.1 mm -
Depth 12.8 mm -
Weight 50.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 30.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Retina Display technology, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications SMS, incoming calls Calendar
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GNSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Case Size 45 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Shadow grey Red aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Blue aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey Red | White | Pink sand | Black | Deep navy | Black Unity
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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