Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $10286 | $4800 | Garmin Vivofit 3 is 2.1x cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both can track your sleep |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta HR has built-in heart rate monitor |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Vivofit 3 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Alta HR provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | Yes | Garmin Vivofit 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | n/a | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | No | No | Both don't have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Fitbit Alta HR make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta HR can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | n/a | No | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | n/a | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | n/a | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 7 days | 365 days | Garmin Vivofit 3 battery life is about 52.1 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | No | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | n/a | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 26 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | 0,39 х 0,39 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
n/a
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64 x 64 pixels
| |
| Color Display | n/a | No | |
| Touch Screen | n/a | No | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta HR compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta HR allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Garmin Vivofit 3 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | n/a | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivofit 3 has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
