Garmin Vivosmart 4 vs Fitbit Charge 3
Garmin Vivosmart 4
2018 · $99.99 today
7149
Fitbit Charge 3
2018 · $99.99 today
7049
Dashed outline = score at launch
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)
Why Fitbit Charge 3 is better
- Sport Modes: 15 modes vs Auto-detect + presets(1.9× more)
Verdict
Garmin Vivosmart 4 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin Vivosmart 4 | Fitbit Charge 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Elevate optical | PurePulse optical |
| SpO2 Sensor | Pulse Ox | Yes (hardware only) |
| ECG | No | No |
| Fitness Tracking | ||
| Built-in GPS | Connected GPS only | Connected GPS only |
| Sport Modes | Auto-detect + presets | 15 modes● |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | 50m |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life | 7 days | 7 days |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs● | 2 hrs |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | OLED hidden display | Grayscale OLED touch |
| Weight | 17.7 g● | 29 g |