Garmin vívomove 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívomove 3S and Garmin fēnix 6S 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 3S vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 39 mm 42 mm
Height 39 mm 42 mm
Depth 10.9 mm 13.8 mm
Weight 24.5 g 44 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S 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, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation
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 Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance
Notifications Incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+ Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type OLED - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 132 x 64 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 18.3 mm x 8.9 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Case Size 39 mm 42 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Silver stainless steel -
Case Details Granite blue | Light sand | Rose gold Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC
BAND Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
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 Granite blue | Light sand | Navy Powder grey | Black | Heathered black
STORAGE Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Garmin vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - 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 vívomove 3S Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging/data cable
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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