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Overview
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a lightweight GPS fitness smartwatch featuring a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, advanced running tools including PacePro and Running Dynamics, 80-plus sport modes, Garmin Coach training plans, Body Battery energy monitoring, and up to 11 days of battery life. With Garmin Pay, offline music storage, and safety features, it bridges the gap between Garmin entry-level and premium lineups at $299.99.
Key Features
- PacePro grade-adjusted pacing guidance
- Running Dynamics (cadence, stride length, ground contact time)
- 1.2-inch AMOLED display with ~1,500 nits brightness
- Up to 11 days battery life in smartwatch mode
- 80+ preloaded sport profiles with Garmin Coach
- Course following with breadcrumb navigation
- Body Battery energy monitoring with Sleep Coach
Description
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 packs features previously reserved for $450+ Garmin watches into a $299.99 package. With PacePro pacing, Running Dynamics, course following, 80+ sport modes, and Garmin Coach adaptive training plans, it delivers serious fitness depth in a 36-gram, week-long-battery package. The 1.2-inch AMOLED display, Garmin Pay, and offline music from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer round out a compelling mid-range smartwatch.
Specifications
Battery
| Battery Life (Smartwatch) | Up to 11 days |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (Always-On Display) | Up to 5 days |
| Battery Life (GPS) | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery Life (Battery Saver) | Up to 21 days |
Connectivity
| GPS | Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (Garmin Pay) |
Display
| Display Size | 1.2 inches |
|---|---|
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Display Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Display Brightness | ~1,500 nits |
Physical
| Weight (with band) | 36 g |
|---|---|
| Weight (case only) | 23 g |
| Case Size | 42 mm |
| Case Thickness | 10.9 mm |
| Case Material | Fiber-reinforced polymer with aluminum bezel |
| Lens Material | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM (50m) |
| Strap Width | 20 mm |
Sensors
| Heart Rate Sensor | Garmin Elevate Gen 4 (optical) |
|---|---|
| Blood Oxygen | Pulse Ox (SpO2) |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
Software
| Storage | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Sport Modes | 80+ |
| Music | Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer (offline) |
| Compatibility | iOS, Android |