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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
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 40 mm -
Height 40 mm -
Depth 12.7 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 39.7 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
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, Family Setup support
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
CELLULAR Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Gold stainless steel | Blue aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Band Width 18 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Deep navy | White | Black | Pink sand | Cyprus green | Red | Black Unity | Silver | Graphite | Gold | Garnet
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S6
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4S Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.29 W/kg (head), 0.31 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2375
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