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.
| GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | LTPO OLED - colour |
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| 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) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 45 mm | 40 mm |
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| 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) |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| 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) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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| CPU Type | - | S6 |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| 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) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| 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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