Garmin vívoactive HR vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin vívoactive HR 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 HR vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Smart 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 30.2 mm 40.5 mm
Height 57 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 48.2 g -
Body Material - Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate 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, 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, 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, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard 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 Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
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 - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Type Colour Colour
Resolution 205 x 148 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape - Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size XL S
Fits Wrist with Circumference 162-225 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Colour Black Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
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
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin vívoactive HR Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging cradle Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date Alarm, FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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