Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin vivoactive 6- Display type:
- OLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,519
Garmin vivoactive 6 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivoactive 6 is cheaper by SAR 90 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
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Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 90
- Charge less often through the week (11 days vs 10 days) · slight difference
- Lower weight: 37 g vs 40 g · slight difference
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,609
Key differences
Display type
OLEDAMOLEDBattery life
✓ 11 days10 daysCase material
Fibre Reinforced PolymerType: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Specifications side by side
9 of 9 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,519 | SAR 1,609 |
| Battery life | ✓ 11 days | 10 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Fibre Reinforced Polymer | Type: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Weight | ✓ 37 g | 40 g |
| Display size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm | 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin vivoactive 6: 11 days vs 10 days on the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music. 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 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED; Garmin Forerunner 170 Music: AMOLED. 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 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music?
No difference here: display size is 1.2 in on both.