How to find the right product for you
This Product Comparison Calculator will allow you to compare products in one of two ways. Choose from the two dropdown menus below to auto-populate the product boxes with results, or click on the product boxes to activate your own personalized choices. Once the product boxes are shaded per your liking, click the “COMPARE NOW” button to retrieve a customized product comparison graph.
Currently there are eight product types:
– Watches (and bike computers!!!!)
– Trainers (for cycling indoors)
– Activity monitors (things like Fitbits and step counters)
– Power meters (for cycling)
– Action Cams (things like GoPro’s and the like)
– Heart Rate Sensors (Straps and Optical sensors that measure HR)
– Trainer Apps (for cycling indoors on trainers)
– Drones (primarily sport focused options)
For trainers, the focus is primarily on computer-integrated trainers that provide resistance control. Additionally, like the watches I only include units that I’ve personally reviewed and/or used.
Select product use/budget for a comparison from the drop down menus:
Note: While many running watches have a basic bike mode, only running units that are multi-sport focused are also included in the bike-only results (in addition to bike-specific units). Hiking units are those that include a Barometric Altimeter, Magnetic Compass and navigational functions.
Or select products for comparison by clicking the product boxes below:
Comparison Results:
Function/Feature | Garmin Vivofit |
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Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated April 24th, 2016 @ 9:12 am New Window | |
Price | $49 |
Body Placement | Wrist |
Data Transfer Type | Bluetooth Smart/ANT+ |
Bluetooth to Phone | Yes |
Has GPS built-in | No |
Waterproofing | 50 Meters |
Battery Life | 1 Year |
Battery Type | CR1632 | Watch | Garmin Vivofit |
Displays time | Yes |
Has time alarms | No |
Has smart sleep alarms | No | Notifications | Garmin Vivofit |
Smartphone Notifications | No | Workouts | Garmin Vivofit |
Workout guidance/coaching | No | Data | Garmin Vivofit |
Step Counter | Yes |
Stairs Climbed | No |
Distance Walked | Yes |
Calories Burned | Yes |
Sleep Metrics | Yes |
24x7 HR Metrics | No | Sensors | Garmin Vivofit |
Skin Temperature | No |
Heart Rate | Yes (with HR Strap) |
Optical Heart Rate | No |
Can re-broadcast Heart Rate data | No |
Skin Perspiration | No |
Cycling Sensors | No |
Action Camera Control | No | Software | Garmin Vivofit |
Web Application | Yes |
PC Application | Yes |
Mac Application | Yes |
Phone Apps | Android/iOS |
Ability to export/sync settings from computer/phone | Yes | Platform | Garmin Vivofit |
3rd parties can access data via API | Yes |
Ability to export your data out of platform | Yes | Purchase | Garmin Vivofit |
Amazon | Link | DCRainmaker | Garmin Vivofit |
Review Link | Link |