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Garmin Vivoactive 4S — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2019

Vivoactive 4SSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

40mm

Thickness

12.7mm

Diameter

40mm

Weight

40g

The Garmin Vivoactive 4S sits best on flat wrist widths of about 42–57mm (≈ 11.2–15.2cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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Does the Vivoactive 4S fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive 4S 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.

Wrist Width Measurement Guide →
Garmin Vivoactive 4S
Case: 40mmL2L: 40mmThick: 12.7mm
Edge Clearance
+7.5mm
Check specs
Balanced Fit7.5mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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Garmin Vivoactive 4S Full Specifications

Design22
width40
height40
volume20.32 cm³
weight40 g
thickness12.7
ATM rating5 ATM
resolution218 x 218 px
screen size1.1 inches
Display typeLCD
Has a displayYes
pixel density280 ppi
width of band18 mm
water resistanceWaterproof
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass 3
waterproof depth rating50 m
Watch band is replaceableYes
Has sapphire glass displayNo
maximum operating temperature60 °C
has branded damage-resistant glassYes
lowest potential operating temperature-20 °C
Battery6
battery life7 days
has wireless chargingNo
has a removable batteryNo
battery life with GPS on15 hours
Has a solar power batteryNo
has a rechargeable batteryYes
Sensors10
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerYes
has a gyroscopeYes
Has a cadence sensorYes
has an accelerometerYes
Monitors perspirationNo
Has a heart rate monitorYes
Has a temperature sensorNo
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes
Features22
release date2019-09-05
Has a stopwatchYes
Has smart alarmNo
warranty period1 years
Has call controlYes
Has silent alarmYes
has HRV trackingNo
measures VO2 maxYes
Has notificationsYes
Has ECG technologyNo
Locates your phoneYes
has a front cameraNo
has fall detectionYes
has voice commandsNo
Acquires GPS fasterNo
Has vibrating alertsYes
shows readiness levelNo
Can be used to answer callsNo
measures resting heart rateYes
has irregular heart rate warningsYes
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes
Has a built-in camera remote control functionNo
Connectivity8
has NFCYes
Wi-Fi versionWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
supports ANT+Yes
supports Wi-FiYes
supports GalileoYes
has a cellular moduleNo
Is compatible with iOSYes
Is compatible with AndroidYes
Miscellaneous10
has aptXNo
Has auto pauseYes
Available on PCYes
Is compatible with WindowsYes
Is compatible with Mac OS XNo
has an external memory slotNo
Compatible with smart scalesYes
has a battery level indicatorYes
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jackNo
Compatible with external heart rate monitorsYes
App & Software22
Ad-freeYes
Free appYes
Tracks BMIYes
Has coachingYes
Includes mapsYes
Supports routesYes
Has achievementsYes
Has goal settingYes
Has live trackingYes
Has exercise diaryYes
Predicts ovulationYes
Can be personalisedYes
Has weight trackingYes
Predicts start dateYes
Tracks water intakeYes
Has inactivity alertsYes
Has period notificationsYes
Has temperature trackingNo
Doesn’t require accountNo
Provides activity reportsYes
Displays fertile window notificationsYes
Counts how many calories you've burnedYes
Activity tracking14
Measures paceYes
Tracks distanceYes
Tracks elevationYes
Designed for golfYes
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Designed for divingNo
Has a route trackerNo
Has exercise taggingYes
Has multi-sport modeYes
Tracks calorie intakeNo
Provides sleep reportsYes
Detects activities automaticallyYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes

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Vivoactive 4S — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Vivoactive 4S?

The Garmin Vivoactive 4S has a 40mm case and is 12.7mm thick.

Will the Garmin Vivoactive 4S fit my wrist?

The Garmin Vivoactive 4S looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 42–57mm (about 11.2–15.2cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Vivoactive 4S weigh?

The Garmin Vivoactive 4S weighs 40g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Vivoactive 4S with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Vivoactive 4S next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.

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