Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 40 mm | - |
Height | 40 mm | - |
Depth | 12.7 mm | - |
Weight | 40 g | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 98 mm |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature |
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 | Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.1" | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Case Size | 40 mm | 51 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Domed sapphire crystal |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Slate grey |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 18 mm | 26 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Storage Capacity | - | 12 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | - |
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) |
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Garmin fenix 5X |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |