In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove Luxe and Garmin fēnix 6S 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 Luxe | 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 | 42 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 42 mm |
Depth | 11.9 mm | 14.2 mm |
Weight | 44.5 g | 60 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, Body Battery | 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 Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 24.1 mm x 18.7 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Case Size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Silver |
BAND | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Band Type | Milanese band | Band |
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Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | Stainless steel mesh | Silicone |
Band Colour | Silver | Black |
STORAGE | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Garmin vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 59 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days | 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 vívomove Luxe | Garmin fēnix 6S 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 | - |