Garmin fēnix 6 Pro vs. Garmin vívoactive 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro and Garmin vívoactive 4. 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 fēnix 6 Pro vs. Garmin vívoactive 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm 45.1 mm
Height 47 mm 45.1 mm
Depth 14.7 mm 12.8 mm
Weight 60 g 50.5 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Case Size 47 mm 45 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back Metal Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Shadow grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 135-200 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Shadow grey
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days
GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Garmin vívoactive 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
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