Garmin unveils the Vivoactive 6 with extra sports modes, animated workouts, and more

The latest wearable in the line may look like its predecessor, but it has some interesting new features under the hood.

Apr 1, 2025 - 19:26

Garmin unveils the Vivoactive 6 with extra sports modes, animated workouts, and more

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has just been revealed, with orders for the new smartwatch set to start on April 4.
The Vivoactive 6 introduces a smart wake alarm and expanded fitness features, while animated workouts return.
The watch comes in four colorways and keeps the same $299.99 price tag as its predecessor.

We hope Garmin isn’t playing an April Fool’s prank on us because it just dropped the news that many smartwatch fans have been awaiting. The brand has announced the Vivoactive 6, the latest entry in its long-running line of fitness-focused wearables. Set to start orders on April 4 for $299.99, the new model arrives with a brighter AMOLED display, an updated interface, and expanded health and training tools — all while keeping the same price as its predecessor.

The Vivoactive 6 follows up 2023’s Vivoactive 5, which brought an AMOLED screen to the lineup for the first time. Garmin’s newest watch, introduced in a press release, keeps that same display size and 42mm build but promises improved brightness and visibility. The battery life remains around the same, with up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or up to 21 hours with GPS in use.