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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.

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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:

Basis B1
Basis Peak
Fitbit Alta
Fitbit Alta HR
Fitbit Blaze
Fitbit Charge
Fitbit Charge 2
Fitbit Charge 3
Fitbit Charge 4
Fitbit Charge 5
Fitbit Charge 6
Fitbit Charge HR
FitBit Flex
FitBit Force
Fitbit Inspire
Fitbit Inspire 2
Fitbit Inspire HR
Fitbit One
Fitbit Surge
Fitbit Zip
Garmin Forerunner 15
Garmin Lily
Garmin Lily 2
Garmin Vivofit
Garmin Vivofit 3
Garmin Vivofit 4
Garmin Vivofit Jr
Garmin Vivofit2
Garmin Vivosmart
Garmin Vivosmart 3
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Garmin Vivosmart 5
Garmin Vivosmart HR
Garmin Vivosmart HR+
Garmin Vivosport
Microsoft Band
Mio Fuse
Nike+ Fuelband
Polar A300
Polar A360
Polar A370
Polar Loop
Polar Loop 2
Polar M400
Timex Move x20
TomTom Touch
Withings Activité
Withings Activité Pop
Withings Pulse

Comparison Results:

Function/FeatureGarmin Vivofit
Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated April 24th, 2016 @ 9:12 am New Window
Price$49
Body PlacementWrist
Data Transfer TypeBluetooth Smart/ANT+
Bluetooth to PhoneYes
Has GPS built-inNo
Waterproofing50 Meters
Battery Life1 Year
Battery TypeCR1632
WatchGarmin Vivofit
Displays timeYes
Has time alarmsNo
Has smart sleep alarmsNo
NotificationsGarmin Vivofit
Smartphone NotificationsNo
WorkoutsGarmin Vivofit
Workout guidance/coachingNo
DataGarmin Vivofit
Step CounterYes
Stairs ClimbedNo
Distance WalkedYes
Calories BurnedYes
Sleep MetricsYes
24x7 HR MetricsNo
SensorsGarmin Vivofit
Skin TemperatureNo
Heart RateYes (with HR Strap)
Optical Heart RateNo
Can re-broadcast Heart Rate dataNo
Skin PerspirationNo
Cycling SensorsNo
Action Camera ControlNo
SoftwareGarmin Vivofit
Web ApplicationYes
PC ApplicationYes
Mac ApplicationYes
Phone AppsAndroid/iOS
Ability to export/sync settings from computer/phoneYes
PlatformGarmin Vivofit
3rd parties can access data via APIYes
Ability to export your data out of platformYes
PurchaseGarmin Vivofit
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DCRainmakerGarmin Vivofit
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