Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | - | 42 mm |
Height | - | 42 mm |
Depth | - | 13.8 mm |
Weight | - | 44 g |
Body Details | Main unit: 18 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
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Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | White | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
Bundled with | Heart rate monitor | - |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), activity, sleep activity, steps taken, pace | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function | Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 205 x 148 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 28.6 mm x 20.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | - |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Details | Black | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | White | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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RAM | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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RAM Size | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 504 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) | 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 | Garmin fēnix 6S |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | - |
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 |