Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $12995 | $21999 | Fitbit Alta is 170% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | No | Yes | Garmin Vivofit 2 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 | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Alta provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | No | Yes | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Vivofit 2 |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Fitbit Alta helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | No | No | Both don't have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | n/a | 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 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | No | Both don't have phone music control |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 5 days | 365 days | Garmin Vivofit 2 battery life is about 73.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | n/a | n/a | |
| Weight | 32 grams | 25.5 grams | Garmin Vivofit 2 is 6.5 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
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| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Fitbit Alta compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | You can integrate Fitbit Alta with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Alta has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| 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 2 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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