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Garmin Vivoactive 6 — case dimensions and design

Garmin · 2025

Vivoactive 6Size, Dimensions & Wrist Fit

Case Width

42.2mm

Thickness

10.9mm

Diameter

42.2mm

Weight

36g

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 sits best on flat wrist widths of about 44–60mm (≈ 11.7–16.0cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.

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Does the Vivoactive 6 fit your wrist?

Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive 6 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 6
Case: 42.2mmL2L: 42.2mmThick: 10.9mm
Edge Clearance
+6.4mm
Check specs
Balanced Fit6.4mm clearance. Comfortable everyday wear with room to spare.

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Garmin Vivoactive 6 Full Specifications

Design23
width42.2
height42.2
volume19.41 cm³
weight36 g
thickness10.9
ATM rating5 ATM
resolution390 x 390 px
screen size1.2 inches
Display typeOLED/AMOLED
Has a displayYes
pixel density459 ppi
width of band20 mm
water resistanceWaterproof
Always-On DisplayYes
has a touch screenYes
is designed for kidsNo
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
Battery7
charge time1.5 hours
battery life11 days
has wireless chargingNo
has a removable batteryNo
battery life with GPS on21 hours
Has a solar power batteryNo
has a rechargeable batteryYes
Sensors10
has GPSYes
has a compassYes
Has a barometerNo
has a gyroscopeYes
Has a cadence sensorNo
has an accelerometerYes
Monitors perspirationNo
Has a heart rate monitorYes
Has a temperature sensorNo
Monitors blood oxygenation levelsYes
Features23
release date2025-04-02
Has a stopwatchYes
Has smart alarmYes
warranty period1 years
Has call controlYes
Has silent alarmYes
has HRV trackingYes
internal storage8GB
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 warningsNo
has fast/slow heart rate notificationsYes
Has a built-in camera remote control functionNo
Connectivity7
has NFCYes
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 XYes
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 trackingNo
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 elevationNo
Designed for golfYes
Tracks your sleepYes
Tracks steps takenYes
Designed for divingNo
Has a route trackerNo
Has exercise taggingYes
Has multi-sport modeNo
Tracks calorie intakeYes
Provides sleep reportsYes
Detects activities automaticallyYes
Has a stroke counter for swimmingYes

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Vivoactive 6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Garmin Vivoactive 6?

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has a 42.2mm case and is 10.9mm thick.

Will the Garmin Vivoactive 6 fit my wrist?

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 44–60mm (about 11.7–16.0cm circumference). Use the interactive fit tool above to check against your own wrist.

How much does the Garmin Vivoactive 6 weigh?

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 weighs 36g (case only; straps add weight).

What is the best way to compare the Garmin Vivoactive 6 with other watches?

Use our side-by-side comparison tool to see the Garmin Vivoactive 6 next to any other watch — case size, thickness, lug-to-lug and full specs, scaled to real proportions.

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