Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Fitbit Sense. 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 Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 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
Activity/Sport Multisport -
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 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, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts 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 Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective 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 Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer -
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 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 Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | White Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 8 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 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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