Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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 Pro Solar Edition |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Body Details | Main unit: 18 g Wrist strap: 20 g |
Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
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 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox 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, 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, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, 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 | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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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 | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shale grey | Light sand |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 504 hours | 59 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Navigation tracking - up to 10 hour(s) | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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Included Accessories | White wrist strap, charging cradle | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |