Garmin vívoactive 3 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 3 and Fitbit Sense 2. 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 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.4 mm 40.5 mm
Height 43.4 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 11.7 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 43 g -
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ sports modes
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 Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
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 - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Glass fibre reinforced polymer Aluminium
Case Details Stainless steel | Rose gold | Gunmetal Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | White Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
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
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 3 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ Alarm, 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 2-year warranty
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