Garmin · 2019
Vivoactive 4SSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
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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The Vivoactive 4S in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 15 hours and 7 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 12.7mm thick. Thicker than 92% of 40mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist.
- 1.1 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
- Takes 18mm bands, so third-party straps fit without an adapter.
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.
Happy with the fit? Check current availability for the Vivoactive 4S.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivoactive 4S drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivoactive 4S40mm · 12.7mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivoactive 4S 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 4S 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.
- Smartwatch7 days
- GPS15 hours
How the Vivoactive 4S ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use7 days#208 of 257
- GPS tracking15 hours#184 of 233
What size band does the Vivoactive 4S take?
Lug width
18mm
Any 18mm 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 18mm and quick-release before buying.
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Vivoactive 4S specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 7 days
- Display
- 1.1 inches
- Resolution
- 218 x 218 px
- Water rating
- 5 ATM
- Glass
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Strap
- 18 mm
Full specification sheet
114 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 40
- height
- 40
- volume
- 20.32 cm³
- weight
- 40 g
- thickness
- 12.7
- ATM rating
- 5 ATM
- resolution
- 218 x 218 px
- screen size
- 1.1 inches
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- pixel density
- 280 ppi
- width of band
- 18 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
- battery life
- 7 days
- has wireless charging
- has a removable battery
- battery life with GPS on
- 15 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 4S
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Instinct® E – 40 mm
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.6mm
- Weight
- 41g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S Solar
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 43g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S - Camo Edition
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 42g
Garmin
Instinct® 2S - Standard Edition
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 13.3mm
- Weight
- 42g
Garmin
Vivomove Sport
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 11mm
- Weight
- 33.8g
Garmin
Captain Marvel
- Width
- 40mm
- Thick
- 12.7mm
- Weight
- 40g
Vivoactive 4S — Frequently Asked Questions
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). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
What size band does the Garmin Vivoactive 4S take?
18mm. Any 18mm 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 4S battery last?
Between 15 hours and 7 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 7 days and GPS at 15 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Vivoactive 4S battery compare with other Garmin watches?
At 7 days in everyday use it ranks #208 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 4S thick for a 40mm watch?
At 12.7mm, thicker than 92% of 40mm watches — it will sit noticeably high on the wrist. 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 4S?
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph 40 UK Limited Edition, Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6, Vivo Watch GT 2 - Bluetooth, Samsung Galaxy Watch8 - LTE · 40mm all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive 4S's 40mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
