Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Garmin fēnix 6S. 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 vívoactive 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 42 mm
Height 43.4 mm 42 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 43 g 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Silver
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White White | Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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