Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro. 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 HR vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 47 mm
Height 57 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 48.2 g 60 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate 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, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Black
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Technology Lithium 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 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6 Pro
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
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