Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Fitbit Ionic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Fitbit Ionic. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Fitbit Ionic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 43.4 mm 38.6 mm
Height 43.4 mm 12.4 mm
Lenght - 256.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 43 g 50 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate
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, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LCD - 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)
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Case Shape Round -
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Silver grey aluminium
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle -
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White Ink blue/ice grey
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 8 day(s) 4 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
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MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Ionic
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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