Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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 - 15.1 mm
Weight - 85 g
Body Details Main unit: 18 g
Wrist strap: 20 g
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Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours White -
Clock Display Yes Yes
Bundled with Heart rate monitor -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Sensors Accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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 - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 504 hours 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6 Solar
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 -
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