Garmin Vivosmart 4 vs Fitbit Inspire HR
Garmin Vivosmart 4
2018 · $99.99 today
7150
Fitbit Inspire HR
2019 · $69.99 today
6848
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Garmin Vivosmart 4 is better
- SpO2 Sensor: Pulse Ox vs No(Infinity× more)
- Battery Life: 7 days vs 5 days(40% more)
- Charge Time: 1.5 hrs vs 2 hrs(33% less)
- Weight: 17.7 g vs 19.7 g(11% less)
Why Fitbit Inspire HR is better
- Sport Modes: 15 modes vs Auto-detect + presets(1.9× more)
Verdict
Garmin Vivosmart 4 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Garmin Vivosmart 4 | Fitbit Inspire HR |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | Elevate optical | PurePulse optical |
| SpO2 Sensor | Pulse Ox● | No |
| 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● | 5 days |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs● | 2 hrs |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | OLED hidden display | Grayscale OLED touch |
| Weight | 17.7 g● | 19.7 g |