Garmin Approach X40 vs Sony SmartBand

Garmin Approach X40 Sony SmartBand

Basic Info

Wear TypeWristbandWristband
Price$2442
Ratings

Activity & Fitness

Activity Yes YesBoth track daily activity
Calories Yes YesBoth show estimated calories burned
Sleep Yes YesBoth can track your sleep
Heart Rate / Pulse Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 has built-in heart rate monitor
Distance Yes YesBoth track your running/walking distance
Steps Yes YesBoth track how many steps you take
Pace Yes No
Stairs / Floors Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature
Exercise Tagging No YesOnly Sony SmartBand provides exercise tagging
Smart Coach No NoBoth don't have coaching feature
Goal Setting Yes NoSet and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Garmin Approach X40
Inactivity Alert Non/aBoth don't have inactivity alerts

Additional Features

GPS Yes YesBoth have integrated GPS modules
Compass Non/aBoth don't have a compass
Watch / Clock Yes YesBoth have watch
Alarm Clock Yes YesBoth have alarm clock
Reminders Yes YesBoth have reminder app
Stopwatch No NoBoth don't have stopwatch
Music Playback Non/aBoth don't have music playback
Weather Yes No*Weather forecast
ReportsActivity, SleepActivity, Sleep

Smartphone Remote Features

Notifications Yes YesBoth show smartphone notifications
Caller ID Yes YesBoth show caller ID notification
Music Control Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 allows control smartphone music player
Call Control Non/aBoth don't have call control
Camera Control Yesn/aGarmin Approach X40 has a smartphone's remote control function
Find Phone Yesn/aGarmin Approach X40 allows you to locate your phone

Battery

Duration5 days5 daysBoth are the same battery life
Battery TypeRechargeable BatteryRechargeable Battery

Physical Specs

Weather Resistance Yes Yes
Waterproof No Yes
IP Rating5 ATMn/a
Weight31 grams21 gramsSony SmartBand is 10.0 g lighter

User Interface

DisplayLCD ScreenLED Lights
Display Size1.00” x 0.42 inchesn/a
Screen Resolution 160 x 68 pixels n/a
Color Display Non/a
Touch Screen Yesn/a

Compatibility

Android Yes YesBoth compatible with Android devices
iOS Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 can connect with iPhones or iPads
OS X/Mac No NoBoth don't compatible MAC OS X devices
Windows Phone Yes NoGarmin Approach X40 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices
Windows No NoBoth don't have a find phone feature
Web Portal No NoBoth don't have online web portal option
Social Features Non/aBoth don't have social features

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes YesBoth have Bluetooth data transfer technology
Wi-Fi No NoBoth don't have Wi-Fi connection
NFC No NoBoth don't have NFC connectivity
ANT+ Yes NoOnly Garmin Approach X40 has ANT+ wireless technology
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