Garmin fēnix 6X Pro vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6X Pro and Garmin vívoactive 4S. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 6X Pro vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 51 mm 40 mm
Height 51 mm 40 mm
Depth 14.9 mm 12.7 mm
Weight 66 g 40 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
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, PacePro pace guidance 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 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution 280 x 280 pixels 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.1"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type - Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 110-175 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 120 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 46 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 80 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 15 hour(s)
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 6X Pro Garmin vívoactive 4S
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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