Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $4800 | | |
| 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 | No | Yes | Sony SmartBand 2 tracks heart rate |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Garmin Vivofit 3 has built-in altimeter for elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | No | No | Both don't have 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 Vivofit 3 helps you stay active with inactivity alert |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | No | Both don't have built-in GPS support |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivofit 3 has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Garmin Vivofit 3 has a 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 |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Sony SmartBand 2 make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Sony SmartBand 2 can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Sony SmartBand 2 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 | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 365 days | 5 days | Garmin Vivofit 3 battery life is about 73.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 26 grams | 25 grams | Both are the same weight |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | LED Lights | |
| Display Size | 0,39 х 0,39 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
64 x 64 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | 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 Vivofit 3 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web 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 | Yes | Only Sony SmartBand 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | Yes | No | Only Garmin Vivofit 3 has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
