Vivoactive HRSize, Dimensions & Wrist Fit
Case Width
30.2mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
57mm
Weight
47.5g
The Garmin Vivoactive HR sits best on flat wrist widths of about 60–81mm (≈ 16.0–21.6cm wrist circumference). Adjust the slider below to check your wrist.
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The Vivoactive HR in short
The figures that decide whether this watch suits you, pulled out of the full specification sheet further down.
- Between 13 hours and 8 days per charge depending on the power mode — smartwatch at best, gps at worst.
- Water rated to 50 m.
- 47.5g on the wrist. Heavier than 88% of the 30mm watches we have weights for.
- 1.2 inches LCD display, always-on capable.
- Carries on-board maps rather than breadcrumb navigation only.
Does the Vivoactive HR fit your wrist?
Drag the slider to your wrist width and see the Vivoactive HR 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 HR.
Check offer2D Dimension Schematics
The Vivoactive HR drawn to scale — from above, and in profile against the wrist.
- Garmin Vivoactive HR30.2mm × 57mm · 11.4mm thick
3D preview
Garmin Vivoactive HR 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 HR lasts, by power mode
Runtime changes by a factor of 15 depending on what you leave switched on. Bars are scaled against the longest mode.
- Smartwatch8 days
- GPS13 hours
How the Vivoactive HR ranks on battery
Against the 268 Garmin watches in our database, ranked on each figure Garmin publishes.
- Everyday use8 days#202 of 257
- GPS tracking13 hours#201 of 233
Vivoactive HR specifications
The figures that decide a purchase, followed by every line Garmin publishes.
- Battery life
- 8 days
- Display
- 1.2 inches
- Resolution
- 148 x 205 px
- Water rating
- Waterproof
Full specification sheet
73 published lines across 8 groups, unedited
Design
- width
- 30.2
- height
- 57
- weight
- 47.5 g
- thickness
- 11.4
- resolution
- 148 x 205 px
- screen size
- 1.2 inches
- Display type
- LCD
- Has a display
- water resistance
- Waterproof
- Always-On Display
- has a touch screen
- waterproof depth rating
- 50 m
- Watch band is replaceable
Battery
- battery life
- 8 days
- battery life with GPS on
- 13 hours
- has a rechargeable battery
Sensors
- has GPS
- has a compass
- Has a barometer
- has an accelerometer
- Has a heart rate monitor
- Has a temperature sensor
Features
- Has a stopwatch
- Has call control
- Has silent alarm
- Has notifications
- Locates your phone
- Has vibrating alerts
Connectivity
- has NFC
- supports ANT+
- Bluetooth version
- 4
- Is compatible with iOS
- Is compatible with Android
Miscellaneous
- Has auto pause
- Available on PC
- Compatible with smart scales
- has a battery level indicator
- 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
- 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 HR
Watches that cover a similar amount of wrist, with the measurements that separate them.
Garmin
Lily
- Width
- 34.5mm
- Thick
- 10.1mm
- Weight
- 24g
Garmin
Lily® - Classic Edition
- Width
- 34.5mm
- Thick
- 10.15mm
- Weight
- 24g
Garmin
Lily® - Sport Edition
- Width
- 34.5mm
- Thick
- 10.15mm
- Weight
- 24g
Garmin
Forerunner® 25
- Width
- 35mm
- Thick
- 13.9mm
- Weight
- 31g
Garmin
Lily® 2
- Width
- 35.4mm
- Thick
- 10.1mm
- Weight
- 24.4g
Garmin
Lily® 2 Classic
- Width
- 35.4mm
- Thick
- 10.1mm
- Weight
- 20.6g
Vivoactive HR — Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Garmin Vivoactive HR fit my wrist?
The Garmin Vivoactive HR looks balanced on flat wrist widths of roughly 60–81mm (about 16.0–21.6cm circumference). Drag the slider above to check it against your own measurement.
How long does the Garmin Vivoactive HR battery last?
Between 13 hours and 8 days per charge, depending on the power mode. Garmin rates Smartwatch at 8 days and GPS at 13 hours; the chart above lists all 2 modes.
How does the Garmin Vivoactive HR 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 HR thick for a 30mm watch?
At 11.4mm, thicker than 99% of 30mm 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 HR?
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial 30 Moonshine Gold - Diamond / Green - Diamond / Bracelet, TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Automatic 30 Stainless Steel - Rose Gold / Black / Bracelet, Tissot Ballade 30 Powermatic 48 Stainless Steel - Rose Gold / Silver / Bracelet, Huawei Watch Fit Special Edition all sit within half a millimetre of the Garmin Vivoactive HR's 30.2mm case, so they cover the same amount of wrist.
What is the lug-to-lug of the Garmin Vivoactive HR?
57mm, against a 30.2mm case width. Lug-to-lug is the measurement that decides overhang: if it exceeds the flat width of your wrist, the lugs sit past the edge no matter how modest the case diameter looks.
