Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
-
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
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, 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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Band Band
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black White | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories White wrist strap, charging cradle Charging/data cable
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
Other projects: