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4.9Display4.8
8.6Smart features7.3
3.4Build & durability3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Bounce 2Vivoactive 6
| Bounce 2 | Vivoactive 6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 43 mm | 42.2 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 42.2 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm | 10.9 mm | +1.5 mm |
| Weight | 26 g | 23 g | +4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Bounce 2 better than Vivoactive 6?
Bounce 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Vivoactive 6 better than Bounce 2?
- Battery life (smartwatch mode)2 days vs 11 days5.5×
- Storage4 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Weight26.5 g vs 23 g+15%
- Sport profiles61 vs 72+18%
- Thickness12.4 mm vs 10.9 mm+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Case size | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 26.5 g | 23 g |
| Thickness | 12.4 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Height | 43 mm | 42.2 mm |
| Width | 43 mm | 42.2 mm |
| Case material | Plastic / polymer | Aluminium |
| Sapphire crystal | No | No |
| Lens / cover glass | chemically-strengthened glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Strap material | silicone | silicone |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Water rating (maker) | 5 ATM | Swim, 5 ATM |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.2″ | 1.2″ |
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Panel | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| AMOLED / OLED display | Yes | Yes |
| Always-on display | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Resolution (height) | 390 px | 390 px |
| Pixel density | 325 ppi | 325 ppi |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | 2 days | 11 days |
| Battery life with always-on display | — | 5 days |
| Battery saver mode | — | 21 days |
| GPS battery life | — | 21 h |
| Battery type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging | Garmin proprietary plug charger | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Health sensors | ||
| Optical heart rate | — | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | — | Yes |
| HRV tracking | — | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor | 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 |
| Satellite systems | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Compass | — | Yes |
| Sport profiles | 61 | 72 |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC payments | — | Yes |
| LTE (cellular) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| ANT+ sensors | — | Yes |
| Smart features | ||
| Speaker | Yes | — |
| Microphone | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Yes | — |
| Music on the watch | — | Yes |
| Storage | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Third-party apps | — | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Garmin OS | Garmin OS |
| Platform | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Works with | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
