In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 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 | 39 mm | 47 mm |
Height | 39 mm | 47 mm |
Depth | 10.9 mm | 15.1 mm |
Weight | 24.5 g | 85 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Watch Movement | Quartz | - |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp | 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 | Incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | OLED - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 132 x 64 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Case Size | 39 mm | 47 mm |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Silver stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 18 mm | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Granite blue | Light sand | Navy | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 80 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívomove 3S | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | - | Garmin Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |