Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width - 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 14.7 mm
Weight - 60 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 504 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) 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 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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