FitBit vs. Garmin: These devices are among the most widely popular fitness smartwatches nowadays. Choosing which one to get for yourself is a massive decision.
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 03: Fitbit health smartwatches lie on display at the Fitbit stand at the IFA 2020 Special Edition consumer electronics and appliances trade fair on the fair's opening day on September 03, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The fair is taking place despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, albeit in a reduced form and without personal access for the general public. The IFA 2020 Special Edition will take place from September 3-5.
But to make things easier for you, here is a side-by-side comparison of the two giant wearable platforms, which narrows down various features and distinctions of FitBit and Garmin.
Garmin vs. FitBit
To begin with, as per an online story by Android Authority, the brand Fitbit has become a household name in the world of fitness wearables.
In fact, it has ended up having the "Kleenex effect," wherein some folks might refer to fitness watches as FitBit. It is akin to how young minds have been saying "Google it" instead of telling the other person to "search it."
Coincidentally, it is to note that Google now owns FitBit as well.
On the other hand, Garmin is also a big name in the fitness wearable scene as it is known for its advanced features.
As a result, it has been the go-to brand of those who take fitness to the next level of seriousness-like professional athletes.
FitBit vs. FitBit: Fitness Smartwatch Comparison
To get deeper on the side-by-side comparison, here are some of the fitness wearable offerings of FitBit:
Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin Vivoactive 4
According to an article by Wearable, both the Fitbit Sense and the Garmin Vivoactive 4 are two of the best health wearables of the giant smartwatch makers.
One of the most significant advantages of the FitBit Sense is that it sports features that are nowhere to be seen in the Garmin Vivoactive, such as the skin temperature, electrodermal, and ECG sensors.
Despite that, both of them similarly have functionalities that could measure and update the status of their users' stress levels. Not to mention that it also comes with GPS tracking features.
Meanwhile, Garmin is notable for its continuous tracking and monitoring of oxygen levels, respiration, and heart rate.
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FitBit vs. Garmin: Platform Features
On top of that, the two competing wearable makers also vary in their platforms, which showcase different functionalities and competencies.
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 05: GPS devices designed for golfers lie on display at the Garmin stand at the 2014 IFA home electronics and appliances trade fair on September 5, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. IFA is the world's biggest fair of its kind and is open to the public through September 10.
Garmin provides a compressive list of real-time data for their overall fitness tracking, including your steps, sleep, heart rate, and Stress Score.
Meanwhile, Fitbit does the essentials, but it makes things more interesting with its eye-catching Health Metrics Dashboard.
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Written by Teejay Boris
