Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $2442 | |
| 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 | Garmin Approach X40 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 |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Approach X40 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Sony SmartBand provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Approach X40 |
| Inactivity Alert | No | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Compass | No | n/a | 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 | No | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| 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 | No | Garmin Approach X40 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | Yes | n/a | Garmin Approach X40 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Garmin Approach X40 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 5 days | 5 days | Both are the same battery life |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 31 grams | 21 grams | Sony SmartBand is 10.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LED Lights | |
| Display Size | 1.00” x 0.42 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
160 x 68 pixels
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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 | No | Garmin Approach X40 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Approach X40 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | No | No | Both don't have online web portal option |
| Social Features | No | n/a | 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+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Approach X40 has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
