Garmin Vivoactive 6

42 mm, without a SIM card
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The Garmin vívoactive 6 is a state-of-the-art fitness smartwatch designed specifically for comprehensive health and activity monitoring. With a 1.2-inch AMOLED touch display, it offers a vivid and clear display that adapts to different lighting conditions. The watch is equipped with an impressive battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, making it ideal for everyday use. It supports over 80 pre-installed sports apps covering a wide range of activities, including running, cycling, swimming and yoga. The vívoactive 6 also offers advanced training features such as VO2 max estimation and recovery time recommendations to support users' fitness goals. Health monitoring functions such as heart rate tracking, stress level measurement and sleep analysis ensure that users can keep an eye on their health. With a water resistance of up to 5 ATM, the watch is also suitable for swimming and showering, while safety functions such as accident detection offer additional safety.

Key specifications

Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS
Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather
Health functions
Calories, Cycle protocol, Heart rate measurement, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Water consumption
Activities
Cycling, Diving, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Running, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga
Wristband material
Silicone
Case material
Polymer

General information

Item number
64919435
Manufacturer
Garmin
Category
Smartwatches
Manufacturer No.
010-02985-05
Release date
7.11.2025
Sales rank in Category Smartwatches
247 of 3336

Colour

Exact colour description
Bone, Metallic Pink Dawn

Watch properties

Watch type
Smartwatch
Durability
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Protection type (IP code)
Waterproof
Operating system
Garmin
Operating system compatibility
Android, iOS

Functions

Smartwatch functions
Alarm clock, Date display, Datebooks, Find my phone, Make and answer calls, Music functionalities, Music storage, Smart notifications, Timer + stopwatch, Weather
Health functions
Calories, Cycle protocol, Heart rate measurement, Intensity minutes, Oxygen saturation, Pedometer, Respiratory rate, Sleep recording, Stress levels, Water consumption
Activities
Cycling, Diving, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Interval training, Running, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga
Payment service
Garmin Pay
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyro sensor, Heart rate sensor, Pulse Oximeter
Localisation technology
Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS

Display properties

Time display
Digital
Display
OLED
Display technology
AMOLED
Display size (inches)
1.20"
Image resolution
390 x 390 pixels

Wristband properties

Wristband colour
Beige
Wristband material
Silicone
Wristband size
One size
Strap width
20 mm
Strap description
Sports bracelet
Strap fastener
Buckle

Case properties

Case colour
Pink
Case material
Polymer
Glass
Gorilla Glass 3
Shape of watch
Round
Case diameter
42 mm
Case thickness
10.90 mm
Case material
Aluminium

Connectivity

Connectivity
ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile communications standard
without a SIM card

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8 GB

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery life (without GPS)
11 Days
Runtime (in GPS mode)
0.58 Days
Standby time
504 h

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
11 Days

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
2.76 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Battery charger, Instruction manual

Product dimensions

Weight
23 g

Package dimensions

Length
13.90 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
7 cm
Weight
129 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Google
    1.4 %
  • 7.Coros
    1.6 %
  • 7.Garmin
    1.6 %
  • 9.imoo
    2.1 %
  • 10.CMF
    2.4 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 22.Anio
    5 days
  • 22.Fitbit
    5 days
  • 22.Garmin
    5 days
  • 22.Huawei
    5 days
  • 26.Coros
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartwatches» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.CMF
    4.8 %
  • 11.Hama
    4.8 %
  • 13.Garmin
    5 %
  • 14.OPPO
    5.1 %
  • 15.GRV
    5.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good83/100
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Computer BildSingle testReleaseJune 2026
  • PositiveMeasures heart rate accurately
  • PositiveWheelchair mode
  • Positivegood battery life
  • NegativeHousing prone to scratches
  • Negativelittle smart

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 may only offer minimal improvements compared to its predecessor, but they are in the right place. These include the good battery life of up to five days. In addition, the watch now has more sports modes, wheelchair mode and accident detection. In the core disciplines of sport and fitness - heart rate measurement, training recording and planning as well as sleep analysis - the...

Very good86/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseMay 2026

Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distance travelled and calories burned and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make contactless payments, make phone calls or send and receive messages...

Very good92/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2025
  • PositiveSuper fitness and sports tracking
  • PositiveHigh-quality & bright OLED display
  • PositiveStrong equipment
  • NegativeNo ECG measurement possible
  • NegativeNo integrated altimeter
  • NegativeLoading time somewhat long