Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4 and Fitbit Sense 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive 4 vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45.1 mm 40.5 mm
Height 45.1 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 12.8 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 50.5 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor 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, 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, 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, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery 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 SMS, incoming calls SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
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 - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Case Size 45 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer Aluminium
Case Details Black | Shadow grey Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-200 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Black | Shadow grey Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
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)
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive 4 Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ Alarm, 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
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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