Garmin vívoactive vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire. 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 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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
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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 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, 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, PacePro pace guidance
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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
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