Garmin · 2019
Vivoactive 4Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 47–64mm (≈ 12.6–17.1cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Vivoactive 4 in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 18 hours and 8 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 50.5g on the wrist. Lighter than 71% of the 45mm watches we have weights for.
- 1.3 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
- Takes 22mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
Does the Vivoactive 4 fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive 4 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 4.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivoactive 4 drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivoactive 445.1mm · 12.8mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivoactive 4 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 4 lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 11 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch8 days
- GPS18 hours
How the Vivoactive 4 ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use8 days#202 of 257
- GPS tracking18 hours#167 of 233
What size band does the Vivoactive 4 take?
Lug width
22mm
Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not restricted to Garmin's own bands. Quick-release pins let you swap without tools — check that a replacement lists 22mm and quick-release before buying.
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Vivoactive 4 specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 8 days
- Display
- 1.3 inches
- Resolution
- 260 x 260 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 22 mm
- Charging
- 1.5 hours
Full specification sheet
115 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 45.1
- height
- 45.1
- volume
- 26.04 cm³
- weight
- 50.5 g
- thickness
- 12.8
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 260 x 260 px
- screen size
- 1.3 inches
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 283 ppi
- width of band
- 22 mm
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- Gorilla Glass version
- Gorilla Glass 3
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
- Has sapphire glass display
- maximum operating temperature
- 60 °C
- has branded damage-resistant glass
- lowest potential operating temperature
- -20 °C
Battery
- charge time
- 1.5 hours
- battery life
- 8 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 18 hours
- Has a solar power battery
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has a gyroscope
- Has a cadence sensor
- has an accelerometer
- Monitors perspiration
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
- Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Features
- release date
- 2019-09-05
- Has a stopwatch
- Has smart alarm
- warranty period
- 1 years
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- has HRV tracking
- measures VO2 max
- Has notifications
- Has ECG technology
- Locates your phone
- has a front camera
- has fall detection
- has voice commands
- Acquires GPS faster
- Has vibrating alerts
- shows readiness level
- Can be used to answer calls
- measures resting heart rate
- has irregular heart rate warnings
- has fast/slow heart rate notifications
- Has a built-in camera remote control function
Connectivity
- has NFC
- Wi-Fi version
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- supports ANT+
- supports Wi-Fi
- supports Galileo
- has a cellular module
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- has aptX
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- Is compatible with Windows
- Is compatible with Mac OS X
- has an external memory slot
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
- Compatible with external heart rate monitors
App & Software
- Ad-free
- Free app
- Tracks BMI
- Has coaching
- Includes maps
- Supports routes
- Has achievements
- Has goal setting
- Has live tracking
- Has exercise diary
- Predicts ovulation
- Can be personalised
- Has weight tracking
- Predicts start date
- Tracks water intake
- Has inactivity alerts
- Has period notifications
- Has temperature tracking
- Doesn’t require account
- Provides activity reports
- Displays fertile window notifications
- Counts how many calories you've burned
Activity tracking
- Measures pace
- Tracks distance
- Tracks elevation
- Designed for golf
- Tracks your sleep
- Tracks steps taken
- Designed for diving
- Has a route tracker
- Has exercise tagging
- Has multi-sport mode
- Tracks calorie intake
- Provides sleep reports
- Detects activities automatically
- Has a stroke counter for swimming
Alternatives to the Vivoactive 4
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
First Avenger
- Width
- 45.1mm
- Thick
- 12.8mm
- Weight
- 50.5g
Garmin
Darth Vader™
- Width
- 45.1mm
- Thick
- 12.8mm
- Weight
- 50.5g
Garmin
Venu 4 - 45mm
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 12mm
- Weight
- 38g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar, Tactical Edition
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 53g
Garmin
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar
- Width
- 45mm
- Thick
- 14.9mm
- Weight
- 52g
Vivoactive 4 — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivoactive 4 fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 47–64mm (about 12.6–17.1cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Vivoactive 4 take?
22mm. Any 22mm strap fits, so you are not limited to Garmin's own bands — look for a quick-release fitting if you want to swap without tools.
How long does the Garmin Vivoactive 4 battery last?
Between 18 hours and 8 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 8 days and GPS at 18 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Vivoactive 4 battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 8 days in everyday use it ranks #202 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 4 thick for a 45mm watch?
At 12.8mm, thinner than 68% of 45mm 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 4?
OnePlus Watch Lite, Oppo Watch S, Google Pixel Watch 4 - 45mm, Tissot T-Race Chronograph PVD / Black / Rubber all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive 4's 45.1mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
