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Garmin Vivoactive — case dimensions and design

Garmin

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 4155mm (≈ 10.914.7cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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.

For sports watches, Lug-to-Lug (L2L) is what matters most. Bulky is fine — overhang is not.

mm
40.0mm (small)85.0mm (large)
How to Measure
1

Lay arm flat, palm up.

2

Measure the flat width across top of wrist.

Garmin Vivoactive
Case: 43.8mmL2L: 38.5mmThick: 8mm
Edge Clearance
+8.25mm
Understated8.25mm+ clearance. Conservative fit - could go larger if you want more wrist presence.

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Garmin Vivoactive Full Specifications

Design11
width43.8
height38.5
weight38 g
thickness8
resolution148 x 205 px
Display typeLCD
Has a displayYes
water resistanceWaterproof
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
waterproof depth rating50 m
Battery3
battery life13 days
battery life with GPS on10 hours
has a rechargeable batteryYes
Sensors4
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerYes
has an accelerometerYes
Features2
Has notificationsYes
Locates your phoneYes
Connectivity4
supports ANT+Yes
Bluetooth version4
Is compatible with iOSYes
Is compatible with AndroidYes
Miscellaneous1
has a battery level indicatorYes
App & Software4
Has achievementsYes
Has goal settingYes
Has inactivity alertsYes
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes
Activity tracking8
Measures paceYes
Tracks distanceYes
Designed for golfYes
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Has multi-sport modeYes
Provides sleep reportsYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes

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Vivoactive — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Vivoactive?

The Garmin Vivoactive has a 43.8mm case and is 8mm thick, with a 38.5mm lug-to-lug.

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). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Vivoactive weigh?

The Garmin Vivoactive weighs 38g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Vivoactive with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Vivoactive next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.