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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.

Select product use/budget for a comparison from the drop down menus:

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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/FeatureFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated October 3rd, 2021 @ 10:13 am New Window
Price$109$99$99$450
Body PlacementWristWristWristWrist
Data Transfer TypeBluetooth SmartBluetooth SmartBluetooth Smart/ANT+Bluetooth Smart
Bluetooth to PhoneYesYesYesYes
Has GPS built-inNoNoNoNo
WaterproofingATM1 (~10m)10 Meters50 Meters50m
Battery LifeUp to 7 days5 Days1 Year1 year
Battery TypeUSB RechargeableRechargeableCR1632CR2025 coin cell replaceable
Phone Music ControlNo
WatchFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Displays timeYesNoYesYes
Has time alarmsYesYesNoYes
Has smart sleep alarmsNoNo
NotificationsFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Smartphone NotificationsCall notifications onlyNoNoNo
WorkoutsFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Workout guidance/coachingNoNoNoNo
DataFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Step CounterYesYesYesYes
Stairs ClimbedYesNoNoNo
Distance WalkedYesYesYesYes
Calories BurnedYesYesYesYes
Sleep MetricsYesYesYesYes
24x7 HR MetricsNoNo
SensorsFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Skin TemperatureNoNoNoNo
Heart RateNoNoYes (with HR Strap)No
Optical Heart RateNoNo
Can re-broadcast Heart Rate dataNoNoNoNo
Skin PerspirationNoNoNoNo
Cycling SensorsNoNoNoNo
Action Camera ControlNoNoNoNo
SoftwareFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
Web ApplicationYesYesYesYes
PC ApplicationYesYesYesNo
Mac ApplicationYesYesYesNo
Phone AppsiOS/Android/Windows PhoneANDROID/IOS/WINDOWS PHONEAndroid/iOS/Windows PhoneiOS/Android
Ability to export/sync settings from computer/phoneYesYesYesYes
PlatformFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
3rd parties can access data via APIYesYesYesYes
Ability to export your data out of platformYes (paid option)Yes (paid option)YesYes
PurchaseFitbit ChargeFitBit FlexGarmin Vivofit2Withings Activité
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