Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Product Type Smart 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 30.2 mm 40.38 mm
Height 57 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 48.2 g -
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Type Colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Case Shape - Square
Case Details Black Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Black Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium 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
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
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