Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Chest Strap | Wristband | |
| Price | $5000 | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | No | Yes | U8 tracks your activity |
| Calories | No | Yes | U8 tracks your calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | U8 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | No | Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor has built-in heart rate monitor |
| Distance | No | Yes | Accurate running or walking distance tracking with U8 |
| Steps | No | Yes | U8 counts your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | Yes | U8 counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | No | Both don't have exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | No | No | Both don't have goal setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | Yes | U8 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | No | No | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | No | Yes | Only U8 has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | No | Yes | U8 has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | U8 has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | No | Yes | U8 has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | No | No | Both don't have music playback |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| Reports | | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, U8 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | U8 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | U8 allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | Yes | U8 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | No | Yes | U8 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | n/a | 6 days | |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 3 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 44 grams | Both are the same weight |
User Interface |
| Display | No | LCD Screen | |
| Display Size | | 1,48 inches | |
| Screen Resolution | |
128 x 128 pixels
| |
| Color Display | No | Yes | |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | U8 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | No | Yes | U8 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | U8 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 | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only U8 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+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor has ANT+ wireless technology |
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