Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Fitbit Sense. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 | 45.1 mm | 40.38 mm |
Height | 45.1 mm | 40.38 mm |
Depth | 12.8 mm | 12.45 mm |
Weight | 50.5 g | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration | 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | FitBit Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.3" | - |
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 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Case Size | 45 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Shadow grey | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 135-200 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Shadow grey | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 8 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 8 days GPS mode - up to 18 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4 | Fitbit Sense |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |