Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $48249 | $27999 | Garmin Vivoactive HR is 170% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 5S tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | Yes | Both count your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Garmin Fenix 5S helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Compass | Yes | n/a | Garmin Fenix 5S has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Garmin Fenix 5S has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Garmin Fenix 5S allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 9 days | 8 days | Garmin Fenix 5S battery life is about 1.1 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 10 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 67 grams | 48 grams | Garmin Vivoactive HR is 19.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1,1 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
218 x 218 pixels
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n/a
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| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
| Sapphire glass | Yes | No | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive HR compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | You can integrate Garmin Fenix 5S with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Garmin Fenix 5S if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Both provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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