Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $25999 | $5490 | Garmin Vivofit Jr is 4.7x cheaper |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive provides estimated calorie burned data |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both track sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive tracks heart rate |
| Distance | Yes | No | Accurate running or walking distance tracking with Garmin Vivoactive |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track and count your steps |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Speed | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivoactive provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | No | Both don't have coaching feature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive has GPS support |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Garmin Vivoactive make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Garmin Vivoactive allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 21 days | 365 days | Garmin Vivofit Jr battery life is about 17.4 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Replaceable Cell Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 АТМ | n/a | |
| Weight | 38 grams | 17.5 grams | Garmin Vivofit Jr is 20.5 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | 0.00 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
205 x 148 pixels
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n/a
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| Color Display | Yes | 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 | No | No | Both don't compatible MAC OS X devices |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Garmin Vivoactive allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| 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 Vivoactive has ANT+ wireless technology |
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