What this product is
vívoactive 6 is a device sold by Garmin.
The maker's page couldn't be read automatically, so this product was confirmed on independent pages: wareable.com ↗, techradar.com ↗, androidcentral.com ↗. The maker's page ↗
What it measures
It tracks heart rate with an optical sensor, plus stress, sleep, and GPS workouts, according to Wareable. wareable.com ↗
How well it works in independent tests
OutdoorGearLab found wrist heart rate differed from a Polar Verity Sense armband by a median of 1.0 BPM after about 15 minutes. outdoorgearlab.com ↗
Subscription
The watch works without one, but Garmin's optional Connect+ plan costs extra after a 30-day trial, per Wareable. wareable.com ↗
Battery life
Wareable says battery lasts up to 12 days with daily use, or five days with the screen always on. wareable.com ↗
What the maker offers
It comes in one 42mm case size, per Wareable. wareable.com ↗
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About this kind of device
Fitness trackers: watches, bands and rings
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are wrist-worn monitors that people commonly use to count their steps each day.
Main risk: The pages stress that wrist-worn monitors may not count steps as accurately as hip-worn pedometers.
Research stage 2: small studies in people. What it measures and the research →
This is research on this kind of device in general, not proof that this model is accurate or right for you.
Outside reviews
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