Same display and battery life. The vivoactive 6 costs almost twice as much - for Wi-Fi, storage and lightness.
Short answer
Forerunner 165 - barometer, SpO2 and a much lower price. vivoactive 6 - 8 GB, Wi-Fi, 23 g.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin vivoactive 6 | Garmin Forerunner 165 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Battery life | up to 11 days | up to 11 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 42.2×42.2×10.9 mm, 23 g | 43×43×11.6 mm, 39 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.2" AMOLED 390×390, up to 11 days, GPS, NFC, 5 ATM.
Sensors
Barometer and SpO2 on the Forerunner 165. Gyroscope on the vivoactive 6.
Case
42.2 mm and 23 g vs 43 mm and 39 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Running and price - Forerunner 165.
- Lightness, Wi-Fi, music - vivoactive 6.
FAQ
Does the 165 have Wi-Fi?
No, only the 165 Music does.
How much storage?
8 and 4 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 165.