Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Amazfit Active Max specs comparison
Vivoactive 6 has the stronger fitness ecosystem and long-term data analysis. Active Max gives you a bigger display, much longer battery life and better value.
At a glance
What's different?
The strongest database-backed differences, without pretending every different number is an advantage.
Garmin Vivoactive 6
- More capable GNSS GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou vs Built-in GNSS
- More advanced training tools Body Battery, Morning Report, Garmin Coach
- Emergency SOS Not available on the other model
- Fall detection Not available on the other model
- Wi-Fi Not available on the other model
Amazfit Active Max
- Much longer battery life 25 days vs 11 days
- Offline maps Not available on the other model
- Bluetooth calling Not available on the other model
Both include blood oxygen tracking, HRV tracking, on-board music, 5 ATM water resistance.
Full comparison
The full record
73 specifications across 6 areas, with 30 genuine differences.
1. Design & display Mixed
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
Release date
2025-04-04
2025-12
Physical size
42.2 x 42.2 x 10.9 mm
48.5 x 48.5 x 12.2 mm
Weight
36 g
39.5 g without strap
Material
Case material: fiber-reinforced polymer; Lens material: Corning Gorilla Glass 3; Bezel material: stainless steel
Aluminum-alloy frame; polymer case
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM
Display type
AMOLED touchscreen
AMOLED
Display size
1.3 inch
1.5 inch
Display resolution
390 x 390 pixels
480 x 480 pixels (323 ppi)
2. Battery & charging Amazfit Active Max
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rechargeable battery; 658 mAh
Battery life
Up to 11 days smartwatch mode, 5 days always-on display, Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode - up to 21 days, GPS-Only GNSS Mode - up to 21 hours
Up to 25 days typical; 13 days heavy use; 10 days AOD; 64 hours continuous GPS
Charging
Garmin proprietary charging cable
USB, Magnetic charging
3. Sensors & positioning Amazfit Active Max
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
GNSS type
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
Built-in GNSS
GPS
Yes
Yes
GALILEO
Yes
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Yes
QZSS
Yes
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Barometric altimeter
No
Yes
Compass
Yes
No
Geomagnetic
No
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Yes
Optical heart rate
Yes
Yes
Electrical heart rate
No
No
SpO2
Yes
Yes
Temperature
No
Yes
Galvanic skin response
No
No
Microphone
No
Yes
Speakers
No
Yes
Vibration motor
Yes
Yes
4. Health & activity Amazfit Active Max
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
Steps
Yes
Yes
Distance
Yes
Yes
Calories burned
Yes
Yes
Floors
No
Yes
Sports tracking
Yes
170+ sports modes
Sleep
Yes
Yes
Heart rate
Yes
Yes
HRV
Yes
Yes
Stress
Yes
Yes
Blood oxygen
Yes
Yes (all day)
Respiration rate
Yes
Yes
Skin temperature
No
Yes
ECG
No
No
Blood pressure
No
No
Body composition
No
No
Glucose
No
No
Hydration level
No
No
UV exposure
No
No
Calorie intake
No
No
Hyperglycemia risk assessment
No
No
Arterial stiffness detection
No
No
Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
No
No
5. Smart features Mixed
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
Smartphone compatibility
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Operating system at launch
Garmin proprietary
Zepp OS 5
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes (5.3)
Wi-Fi
Yes
No
NFC / connected pay
Yes
Yes (Zepp Pay, region-dependent)
UWB
No
No
Cellular
No
No
Smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth calling
No
Yes
Smartphone music control
Yes
Yes
On-board music storage
Yes
Yes
Voice assistant
No
Zepp Flow
6. Navigation & safety Mixed
Fact
Garmin Vivoactive 6
Amazfit Active Max
Maps
No
Yes
Offline maps
No
Yes
Navigation
Yes
Yes (offline maps and turn directions)
Emergency SOS
Yes (paired smartphone)
No
Satellite SOS
No
No
Fall detection
Yes
No
LED flashlight
No
No
Diving
No
No