Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 Music and Fitbit Sense. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 Music vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 40.38 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 43 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Black Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Blue Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 7 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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