{"id":20910,"date":"2025-03-30T20:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T18:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/?p=20910"},"modified":"2025-03-30T20:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T18:29:01","slug":"garmin-vivoactive-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-tracker-test.info\/en\/garmin-vivoactive-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin vivoactive 6 – Sporty smartwatch gets even sportier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Garmin is about to unveil the vivoactive 6 – a sporty smartwatch in the mid-range segment that will likely get even sportier. After Gadgets & Wearables<\/a> published the first press renders in advance, it is worth taking a look at the specs and how the watch compares to its predecessor.<\/p>\n

With vivoactive, Garmin has created a brand that never quite fits exclusively into either the sports or lifestyle segment. Instead, it aims to meet the demands of two target groups \u2014 at least to some extent. After all, the vivoactive brand already carries the idea of supporting an active lifestyle in its name.<\/p>\n

Almost 1.5 years after the vivoactive 5<\/a>‘s release in 2023 the vivoactive 6 is about to hit the shelves in a couple of weeks. Referring to the leaked press renders, the appearance of the vivoactive 6 has changed little compared to its predecessor. Consequently, it is the set of features that are supposed to make the vivoactive 6 shine.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Garmin has not yet officially released the vivoactive 6. The information presented here is from Reddit, the aforementioned website, and online retailers that had published product pages for a matter of hours before taking them offline again. Therefore, all details gathered here should be taken with a pinch of salt.<\/em><\/p>\n

Garmin vivoactive 6 – Comparison with its predecessor<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n
<\/th>\n vivoactive 6<\/th>\n vivoactive 5<\/th>\n Forerunner 165 Music<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Display<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n AMOLED<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Display size<\/td>\n 1.20\"<\/td>\n 1.20\"<\/td>\n 1.20\"<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Resolution | PPI<\/td>\n 390 \u00d7 390 | 325<\/td>\n 390 \u00d7 390 | 325<\/td>\n 390 \u00d7 390 | 325<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n 42.2 \u00d7 42.2 \u00d7 10.9 mm<\/td>\n 42.2 \u00d7 42.2 \u00d7 11.1 mm<\/td>\n 43.0 \u00d7 43.0 \u00d7 11.6 mm<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n 26 g without strap<\/td>\n 26 g without strap<\/td>\n 29 g without strap<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Material (bezel)<\/td>\n Aluminum<\/td>\n Aluminum<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Material (case)<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n
Material (back)<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n Fiber-reinforced polymer<\/td>\n \n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

As you can see the new model and its predecessor differ only slightly. The most noticeable visual difference is probably due to the redesign of the upper of the two buttons, which Garmin has placed on the right side of the case. Unlike the vivoactive 5, the button on the sixth-generation model protrudes more prominently.<\/p>\n

Garmin vivoactive 6 – New and noteworthy<\/h2>\n

Garmin’s improvements to the vivoactive 6 are largely based on the functionality of the newer models. Completely new functions are generally not to be expected in mid-range models. The increase in functions is therefore evolutionary and primarily improves the sporting capabilities of the watch:<\/p>\n