Function/FeatureBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
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Body PlacementWristWristWaist/Clip-onWaist/Clip-onWristWristWristWristWristWristWaist/Clip-On (+Wrist strap available)
Data Transfer TypeBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth SmartBluetooth SmartBluetooth SmartUSBBluetooth Smart/ANT+Bluetooth Smart/ANT+Bluetooth & USBBluetooth Smart & USBBluetooth SmartBluetooth Smart
Bluetooth to PhoneYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes
Has GPS built-inNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
WaterproofingYes, 50m10 MetersNot reallyNot really50m50 Meters50 MetersShower, No Swimming20 meters50mNot really
Battery Life4 days5 Days7 days6 months5 Weeks1 Year7 Days3 Days5-7 days1 year2 Weeks
Battery TypeUSB RechargeableRechargeableUSB RechargeableCR2025 coin cellRechargeableCR1632USB RechargeableUSB RechargeableUSB RechargeableCR2025 coin cell replaceableUSB Rechargeable
Changeable Bands/StrapsNo
Phone Music ControlYes
WatchBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Displays timeYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Has time alarmsNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNo
Has smart sleep alarmsNoNo
NotificationsBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Smartphone NotificationsFuture updateNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNo
WorkoutsBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Workout guidance/coachingNoNoNoNoPartiallyNoNoNoNoNoNo
DataBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Step CounterYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Stairs ClimbedNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoTotal ascent, not stairs
Distance WalkedNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesApp Only (Added in update)YesYes
Calories BurnedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Sleep MetricsYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYes
24x7 HR MetricsNoNo
SensorsBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Skin TemperatureYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Heart RateYesNoNoNoYes (with HR Strap)Yes (with HR Strap)Yes (with HR strap)NoYes (with HR Strap)NoYes
Optical Heart RateNoNo
Can re-broadcast Heart Rate dataYes (as Bluetooth Smart HR)NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Skin PerspirationYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Cycling SensorsNoNoNoNoYes via GPSNoYes (via ANT+)NoNoNoNo
Action Camera ControlNoNoNoNoNoNoYes (Garmin VIRB)NoNoNoNo
SoftwareBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
Web ApplicationYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
PC ApplicationNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNo
Mac ApplicationNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNo
Phone AppsAndroid/iOSANDROID/IOS/WINDOWS PHONEANDROID/IOS/WINDOWS PHONEAndroid/iOS/Windows PhoneiOS/AndroidAndroid/iOSiOS/Android/Windows PhoneiOSiOS/AndroidiOS/AndroidAndroid/iOS
Ability to export/sync settings from computer/phoneYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes
PlatformBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
3rd parties can access data via APINoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Ability to export your data out of platformNoYes (paid option)Yes (paid option)Yes (paid option)Fitness: Yes, Steps/Sleep: NoYesFitness: Yes, Steps/Sleep: NoMinimalYesYesYes
PurchaseBasis PeakFitBit FlexFitbit OneFitbit ZipGarmin Forerunner 15Garmin VivofitGarmin VivosmartNike+ FuelbandPolar LoopWithings ActivitéWithings Pulse
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