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6.8Display4.8
9.1Battery life6.9
5.0Health tracking5.0
9.5Sports & outdoor9.3
9.7Build & durability3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Balance 2Vivoactive 6
| Balance 2 | Vivoactive 6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 47.4 mm | 42.2 mm | +5.2 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 42.2 mm | +5.2 mm |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 10.9 mm | +1.4 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 23 g | +20 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Balance 2 better than Vivoactive 6?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)21 days vs 11 days+91%
- Water resistance10 ATM vs 5 ATM2×
- Sport profiles180 vs 722.5×
- Screen size1.5″ vs 1.2″+25%
- Sapphire crystalYes · Vivoactive 6: No
- Resolution (width)480 px vs 390 px+23%
Why is Vivoactive 6 better than Balance 2?
- Weight43 g vs 23 g+87%
- Thickness12.3 mm vs 10.9 mm+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 47 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 43 g | 23 g |
| Thickness | 12.3 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Height | 47.4 mm | 42.2 mm |
| Width | 47.4 mm | 42.2 mm |
| Case material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | Yes | No |
| Lens / cover glass | Sapphire glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Strap material | — | silicone |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | — | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 480 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 480 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 323 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 21 days | 11 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 5 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 21 days |
| GPS battery life | — | 21 h |
| GPS battery life (dual-band) | 33 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 658 mAh | — |
| Battery type | — | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Charging | — | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Sports & navigation | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite systems | — | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 180 | 72 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Calls from the wrist | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | — | 8 GB |
| Third-party apps | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | — | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
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