VivoactiveSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
43.8mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
Weight
38g
The Garmin Vivoactive sits best on flat wrist widths of about 41–55mm (≈ 10.9–14.7cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Vivoactive in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 10 hours and 13 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 38g on the wrist. Lighter than 67% of the 44mm watches we have weights for.
- LCD display, always-on capable.
Does the Vivoactive fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive overlaid at true scale. Lug-to-lug — not case diameter — decides whether a watch overhangs your wrist.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Vivoactive.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivoactive drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivoactive43.8mm × 38.5mm · 8mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivoactive on a wrist
On an arm sized to your own wrist — the view a product photo never gives you.
Shapes are built from published measurements, not manufacturer 3D models — accurate proportions, generic dial.
How long the Vivoactive lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 31 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch13 days
- GPS10 hours
How the Vivoactive ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use13 days#145 of 257
- GPS tracking10 hours#211 of 233
Vivoactive specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 13 days
- Display
- LCD
- Resolution
- 148 x 205 px
- Water rating
- Waterproof
Full specification sheet
37 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 43.8
- height
- 38.5
- weight
- 38 g
- thickness
- 8
- resolution
- 148 x 205 px
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
Battery
- battery life
- 13 days
- battery life with GPS on
- 10 hours
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has an accelerometer
Features
- Has notifications
- Locates your phone
Connectivity
- supports ANT+
- Bluetooth version
- 4
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has a battery level indicator
App & Software
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has inactivity alerts
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Has multi-sport mode
- Provides sleep reports
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Vivoactive
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Forerunner® 745
- Width
- 43.8mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 47g
Garmin
Approach® S12
- Width
- 43.7mm
- Thick
- 11.5mm
- Weight
- 34.1g
Garmin
Venu 2 Plus
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Garmin
D2™ Air X10
- Width
- 43.6mm
- Thick
- 12.6mm
- Weight
- 51g
Garmin
Vivomove 3
- Width
- 44mm
- Thick
- 11.3mm
- Weight
- 46.1g
Garmin
Garmin Swim™
- Width
- 44mm
- Thick
- 13mm
- Weight
- 40g
Vivoactive — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivoactive fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivoactive looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 41–55mm (about 10.9–14.7cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Vivoactive battery last?
Between 10 hours and 13 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 13 days and GPS at 10 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Vivoactive battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 13 days in everyday use it ranks #145 of the 257 Garmin watches in our database — below the middle of the range. The full ranking, including GPS and power-saving figures, is on our Garmin battery life comparison.
Is the Garmin Vivoactive thick for a 44mm watch?
At 8mm, thinner than 100% of 44mm watches, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most of its size. Thickness, not case width, is what decides whether a watch catches on a shirt cuff.
What other watches are the same size as the Garmin Vivoactive?
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Master Co-Axial 43.5 Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport Titanium - Ceramic / Blue / Bracelet, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 44mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive's 43.8mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Garmin Vivoactive?
38.5mm, against a 43.8mm case width. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that decides overhang: if it exceeds the flat width of your wrist, the lugs sit past the edge no matter how modest the case diameter looks.
