Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin fēnix 6 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 vívomove 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S 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 39 mm 47 mm
Height 39 mm 47 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 14.7 mm
Weight 24.5 g 60 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S 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 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 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S 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 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size 39 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 18 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 110-175 mm 125-208 mm
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 48 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
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívomove 3S 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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