Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 45.1 mm 51 mm
Height 45.1 mm 51 mm
Depth 12.8 mm 14.9 mm
Weight 50.5 g 66 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications SMS, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.4"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons -
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Shadow grey Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 127-210 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey Black
STORAGE Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 8 day(s) -
Battery Life Details 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)
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)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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