Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 Smartwatch
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General
| Brand | Garmin | Garmin |
| Model Name | Forerunner 965 | Vivoactive 6 |
| Sim | No | |
| Ideal For | Men, Women | |
| Sales Package | Forerunner 955 multisport watch, Charging/data cable, Documentation | Vívoactive 6, USB-C Charging/Data Cable, Documentation |
Design and Body
| Weight | 53 g | 36 g |
| Material | Silicone, Titanium | Anodized Aluminum Bezel with Fiber-reinforced Polymer Case |
| Strap | 20mm Silicon | |
| Shape | Circle | Circle |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant Depth | 50 m | 50 m |
| Water Resistant Certificate | 5 ATM | 5ATM |
| Dust Proof | Yes | Yes |
| Scratch Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 1.4 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Resolution | 454 x 454 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| PPI | 459 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Always On Display | Yes | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Memory
| Inbuilt Memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Calling | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| Gyroscope | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Speaker | Yes | |
| Notifications | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Calendar, Weather, Music Storage, Find my device, Remote Music Controls, Female health Tracking, Ideal for Men & Women | PACEPRO Pacing Strategies, Nap Detection, Garmin Pay, Smart Notifications |
Technical
| Compatible OS | Android & iOS | Android, iOS |
Multimedia
| Yes | ||
| Music | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
| Battery Backup | Smartwatch mode: Up to 23 days. GPS-only mode without music: Up to 31 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect), GNSS mode: Up to 22 hours, All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band: Up to 19 hours, GPS-Only GNSS mode with music: Up to 10.5 hours, SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music: Up to 9.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 11 days (5 days display always-on) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 23 days |
Fitness Features and Sensors
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | |
| Pedometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes, Barometric |
| Sleep Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Meters and Sensors | Calorie Count, Step Count, Multi-frequency Positioning, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, GLONASS, Galileo | Accelerometer, Calorie Count, Step Count |
| Extra Features | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer | Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, Timer |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty | 2 years |
| Covered in Warranty | Any manufacturing defects | |
| Not Covered in Warranty | TEAR&WEAR | |
| Warranty Service Type | Service Center |
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