Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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, PacePro pace guidance
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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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