Garmin vívomove 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3 and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 vívomove 3 vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 44 mm 47 mm
Height 44 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.3 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 19.6 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, heart rate, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Watch Movement Quartz -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, gesture control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Incoming calls Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 44 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Powder grey | Black Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 125-208 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days 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)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3 Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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