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Garmin Vivoactive 5 or Garmin Vivoactive 6?

The new generation against the old one: 1 published specs differ.

What changes from one generation to the next

  • Thickness−0.2 mm

    11.1 mm10.9 mm

Side by side

CriterionGarmin Vivoactive 5, front viewGarminGarmin Vivoactive 5Garmin Vivoactive 6, front viewGarminGarmin Vivoactive 6
Battery
Smartwatch mode 11 days same for all
GPS battery life 21 h same for all
Navigation
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.2″ same for all
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels same for all
Touchscreen yes same for all
Glass Gorilla Glass same for all
Case 42.2 mm same for all
Thickness 11.1 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 36 g same for all
Case material polymer same for all
Bezel aluminium same for all
Water rating 5 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all

Prices

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Every GPS watch