Fitbit Charge 3 vs Garmin Vivosmart 4
Fitbit Charge 3
2018 · $99.99 today
7049
Garmin Vivosmart 4
2018 · $99.99 today
7150
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Why Fitbit Charge 3 is better
- Sport Modes: 15 modes vs Auto-detect + presets(1.9× more)
Why Garmin Vivosmart 4 is better
- Weight: 17.7 g vs 29 g(1.6× less)
- Charge Time: 1.5 hrs vs 2 hrs(33% less)
Verdict
Garmin Vivosmart 4 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Fitbit Charge 3 | Garmin Vivosmart 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | PurePulse optical | Elevate optical |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes (hardware only) | Pulse Ox |
| ECG | No | No |
| Fitness Tracking | ||
| Built-in GPS | Connected GPS only | Connected GPS only |
| Sport Modes | 15 modes● | Auto-detect + presets |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 5 ATM |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life | 7 days | 7 days |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs● |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | Grayscale OLED touch | OLED hidden display |
| Weight | 29 g | 17.7 g● |