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Garmin Vivoactive 4 / 4S
The Vivoactive 4 was released in 2019.
The Fenix 4 (left) is the standard model and Fenix 4S (right) is the smaller model.
Details about the Vivoactive 4 can be found on the Garmin website, plus the manual.
Tips
- Please read the general guidance for all users of smart / sports watches.
- Change the data recording interval to “every second”. The default is “smart” and is unsuitable for speed sailing.
- Export the session in the .FIT format in the Garmin Connect app. Do this using the “original” format.
- Try installing the GPSTC data fields by TBWonder to monitor your best 2s, 10s, 5 x 10s, 1852m, alpha 500m and hour.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Logging | 1 Hz when recording interval is set to “every second” |
| Memory | TBC |
| Battery | 18 h (VA 4) / 15 h (VA 4S) |
| Charging | Custom USB cable |
| Download | Export from Garmin Connect |
| Best Format | FIT |
| Other Formats | GPX + TCX |
| GPS chipset | Sony - probably the CXD5603GF |
| Additional Logging | No |
| Approved for GP3S | No |
| Approved for GPSTC | No |