Garmin vívoactive 4S vs. Fitbit Versa 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive 4S and Fitbit Versa 3. 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 4S vs. Fitbit Versa 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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 40.48 mm
Height 40 mm 40.48 mm
Depth 12.7 mm 12.35 mm
Weight 40 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
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
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
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, 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 Versa 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 218 x 218 pixels -
Screen Size 1.1" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Type Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Slate stainless steeel -
Case Back Polymer -
Case Details Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium
BAND Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Band Type Band Band
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 Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive 4S Fitbit Versa 3
Technology Lithium polymer -
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 Versa 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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