Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive and Garmin fēnix 6S Solar. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 | - | 42 mm |
Height | - | 42 mm |
Depth | - | 14.2 mm |
Weight | - | 60 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 6S Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, 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, 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 6S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Black | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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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 | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Technology | 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 Solar |
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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 | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |