Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 12.7 mm |
| Weight | - | 40 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 57 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 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | 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 | Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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| Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 218 x 218 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.1" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Case Size | 47 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Slate stainless steeel |
| Case Back | Metal | Polymer |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| BAND | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | 18 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 110-175 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | - |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose |
| STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Life | 48 day(s) | 7 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 |
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6 | Garmin vívoactive 4S |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | 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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