vivoactive 6 vs vivoactive 5
2 of 9 tracked specs changed between 2023-09 and 2025-04.
What changed: display, signature.
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| vivoactive 62025-04 | vivoactive 52023-09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $299.99 | $299 |
| Weight (with band) | 36 g | 36 g |
| Display | 1.2″ AMOLED, brighter | 1.2″ AMOLED, touch |
| Battery (smartwatch) | up to 11 days | up to 11 days |
| Battery (GPS) | — | up to 18 h |
| Garmin Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Music storage | — | — |
| Pulse Ox | Yes | Yes |
| Sizes | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Signature | Brighter panel at the same $299 | AMOLED and sleep coaching |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.
Garmin vivoactive 6 · 42 mm · Slate/Black
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