Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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 HR vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 30.2 mm 42 mm
Height 57 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 48.2 g 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
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 6S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
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 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black White | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
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 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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