Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $15995 | $13099 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 is 120% cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| Oxygen saturation | Yes | No | Fitbit Versa shows the saturation levels of blood oxygen |
| VO2 Max | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 tracks the maximum consumption of oxygen per minute |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your running/walking distance |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | No | Yes | |
| Speed | No | Yes | |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Stress | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 provides all-day stress level tracking |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Fitbit Versa provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 has GPS support |
| Glonass | No | Yes | |
| Compass | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 has 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 | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Versa offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | Yes | Garmin Vivoactive 3 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 4 days | 7 days | Garmin Vivoactive 3 battery life is about 1.8 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | |
| Weight | n/a | 43 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.34 inches | 1,2 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
300 x 300 pixels
|
240 x 240 pixels
| |
| Color Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | |
| Gorilla glass | Yes | Yes | *Specialized toughened glass: thin, light and damage-resistant |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Fitbit Versa compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Fitbit Versa compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Fitbit Versa allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | Yes | Yes | Both have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Fitbit Versa if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | Yes | No | Only Fitbit Versa has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | No | Yes | Only Garmin Vivoactive 3 has ANT+ wireless technology |
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