Detailed comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S 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.
GENERAL | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 | 40 mm | 40.38 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 40.38 mm |
Depth | 12.7 mm | 12.45 mm |
Weight | 40 g | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 4S | 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 4S | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 218 x 218 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.1" | - |
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 4S | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Fitbit Sense |
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Case Size | 40 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Slate stainless steeel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Fitbit Sense |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 18 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 110-175 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
BATTERY | Garmin vívoactive 4S | Fitbit Sense |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 7 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin vívoactive 4S | 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 |