Garmin vivosmart 6 is on the way. We recommend waiting unless you need a watch right now.
📅 Add launch to calendarGreat time to buy — new model coming soon, current prices near their lowest
Rumoured for Q4 2026
Korean regulatory filings (Nov 2025) and Garmin website leaks (Dec 2025) pointed to an early 2026 launch that never materialised, and Garmin's August–September 2026 launches did not include it. Leaks point to built-in GPS and 30+ sports modes as first-ever features for the line. No official announcement has been made as of October 2026; Garmin-tracking sites now estimate Q4 2026.
Garmin users and health-focused individuals who want Body Battery, HRV, and advanced sleep analytics in a slim, discreet wristband rather than a sports watch. Compatible with both iPhone and Android via Garmin Connect.
Key strengths
Body Battery energy monitoring — the feature Garmin is known for — in a wristband that's thinner than most fitness trackers.
Continuous heart rate variability monitoring and all-day stress tracking give a more complete picture of recovery and readiness than step counts alone.
All data syncs to Garmin Connect, compatible with thousands of third-party apps, coaches, and integrations across the Garmin platform.
The Garmin vivosmart 5, released April 2022, brings Garmin's unmatched health analytics to a slim fitness band — including Body Battery energy monitoring, HRV status, Pulse Ox SpO2, and stress tracking with 7-day battery. For users who want the depth of Garmin's health data without wearing a sports watch, the vivosmart 5 is the thin-band alternative.
Yes, if you can. Regulatory filings and repeated leaks point to a vivosmart 6 with built-in GPS, now estimated for late 2026 — the first time a vivosmart would have standalone GPS. If you need a tracker now, buy the vivosmart 5 at its lowest-ever price. If you can wait a few months, the 6 should be a meaningful upgrade.
Only at a significant discount ($50–$70). The vivosmart 5 is over 4 years old and a vivosmart 6 has been leaked repeatedly but not announced. For the Body Battery and HRV data, it's still functional — but wait for the 6 unless you find a great deal.
Yes, via the Garmin Connect app on iOS and Android. All health data, notifications, and analytics sync to both platforms.
Garmin vivosmart 5 has Body Battery and HRV analytics unique to Garmin, but relies on your phone for GPS. The Fitbit Edge (October 2026, $179.99) has ECG, built-in GPS, an altimeter, and a larger AMOLED display. For Garmin ecosystem users, vivosmart 5 is the pick. For GPS running and ECG, the Fitbit Edge is the better tracker.
No standalone GPS — it uses connected GPS via your phone. If you want built-in GPS in a slim Garmin band, the vivosmart 5 does not have it. The Forerunner 170 is the entry Garmin watch with GPS.
Body Battery is Garmin's composite energy score (0–100) based on HRV, sleep quality, stress, and activity. It tells you how ready you are for exercise or demanding tasks. It is one of Garmin's most distinctive features and works better the more you wear the band consistently.