Garmin vivoactive 6 vs COROS NOMAD: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivoactive 6 is cheaper by SAR 543 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 543
  • Charge less often through the week (11 days vs 2.8 days)
  • Lower weight: 37 g vs 100 g
  • Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Display type

    OLEDMIP
  • Display size

    1.2 in✓ 1.3 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 11 days2.8 days

Specifications side by side

8 of 8 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,267
Garmin vivoactive 6 specs
COROSSAR 1,810
COROS NOMAD specs
Reference priceSAR 1,267SAR 1,810
Battery life✓ 11 days2.8 days
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the COROS NOMAD?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin vivoactive 6: 11 days vs 2.8 days on the COROS NOMAD. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the COROS NOMAD?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the COROS NOMAD?

Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED; COROS NOMAD: MIP. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in display size between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the COROS NOMAD?

Display size is higher on the COROS NOMAD: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.