Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Vivoactive
Design:
Fitbit Alta
Design
Fitbit Alta is a special edition to your fancy collection of gadgets. Fitbit Alta is designed to level up your style game to the next level while tracking your fitness routine very steadily. This Fitbit is the most appealing and aesthetic looking from the whole collection of Fitbit trackers. Not only it’s slim, but has a great display and has a variety of features as well. The interchangeable bands and long battery life is also one of the great pleasing features. Available in a variety of beautiful colors i.e. Black / Stainless Steel, Plum / Stainless Steel, and a special edition Black / 22k Gold Plated. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Design
Garmin Vivoactive is a smartwatch that lets the user control the music player. The music control option is what Garmin watches have been lacking and Vivoactive is there to make up for it. It also helps the user to find their phone in case they forget where they placed it. With live track, family and friends can also track the user’s activity for their safety. The lens material is made by using chemically strengthened glass. The case material is made of polymer. The strap material is made using silicone or TPU. The Garmin Vivoactive is available in sleek black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Fitbit Alta
Specifications
Fitbit Alta comes up with many features, the screen display of Fitbit Alta is an OLED single-point touchscreen. The screen dimensions are 35.8mm x 15.2mm x 10mm and the screen size is 35mm. Equipped with a touch screen, Fitbit Alta has a resolution of (128-x-36 pixel resolution. Also, it's splash-proof but not water-proof meaning it can only resist splashes but cannot be used for swimming and in the shower. The maximum operating temperature range is from -10° to 45°C. The watch band is replaceable and the width of the small band is 140 to 170mm. for the large band, it fits from 170mm to 206mm. The battery life is up to seven days and gets fully charged in two hours. Read Full Specs
Garmin Vivoactive
Specifications
Garmin Vivoactive has a variety of specifications as the screen size is around .13" x 0.8" (28.6 x 20.7 mm). Also, it has a touch screen available along with a color display. The screen resolution of Garmin Vivoactive is 205 x 148 pixels which is quite good. The total weight of this product is around 38 g. also, it’s water-resistant and can withhold water depth up to 5 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and therefore the user can get the strap changed to make the watch new again. The battery life of this product lasts up to 3 weeks and with GPS up to 10 hours. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Alta
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Alta has various tracking features. Although it doesn’t have an in-built GPS but can track the activity of a person. It has a route tracker available and can record the activity very well. The tracker will automatically detect if the person was cycling, running, hiking, or even playing. So, it will track the distance travelled, and the steps taken in a day and even will track the elevation too. With a good sleep tracker, it will automatically detect the type of sleep the user is getting. Lastly, the smart track multi-sport exercises are available which will record the workout and exercise stats. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Activity Tracking:
Various tracking features like the availability of GPS, and GLONASS make the tracking experience even better. There is the availability of a route tracker as well which will track the route of the user. Also, it has a heart rate monitor available and provides heart rate alerts, and monitors blood oxygenation levels. Also, it detects the activities automatically and has a step counter and a calorie burner as well. There is a cadence sensor available that calculates the average cadences of the user. It has swimming and cycling features available too. There is a sleep tracker available that tracks the user's sleep movement and detects the quality of sleep. The multi-sports mode provides various challenges to users and performance. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Fitbit Alta
Compatibility & Connectivity
The compatibility of Fitbit Alta is with both android and iPhone devices. For iPhone users, iOS should be Apple iOS 4+ or above and similarly, for android users, it should be Android OS 4.4+ or above. It can sync wirelessly all the data to computers, android, and even Windows and iOS devices. To set up the Fitbit Alta HR, there will be a need of installing the Fitbit app on android, tablet, or iPhone. Also, it provides notifications of incoming calls, texts, and emails. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Compatibility & Connectivity
Bottom Line
Fitbit Alta Pros
- A very slim and modern design
- Interchangeable band
- Accurate Stats
- Smartphone notification
- Lasting battery
- Can automatically track the workout
Garmin Vivoactive Pros
- Amazing battery life
- 5ATM depth rating
- Smart notifications
- Music availability
- Customizable
- Lightweight
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Vivoactive Cones
- Expensive
- The chest strap is required for HR monitoring
- Low-resolution screen
- The sleep tracker is not detailed
Design:
Fitbit Alta
Design
Fitbit Alta is a special edition to your fancy collection of gadgets. Fitbit Alta is designed to level up your style game to the next level while tracking your fitness routine very steadily. This Fitbit is the most appealing and aesthetic looking from the whole collection of Fitbit trackers. Not only it’s slim, but has a great display and has a variety of features as well. The interchangeable bands and long battery life is also one of the great pleasing features. Available in a variety of beautiful colors i.e. Black / Stainless Steel, Plum / Stainless Steel, and a special edition Black / 22k Gold Plated. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Design
Garmin Vivoactive is a smartwatch that lets the user control the music player. The music control option is what Garmin watches have been lacking and Vivoactive is there to make up for it. It also helps the user to find their phone in case they forget where they placed it. With live track, family and friends can also track the user’s activity for their safety. The lens material is made by using chemically strengthened glass. The case material is made of polymer. The strap material is made using silicone or TPU. The Garmin Vivoactive is available in sleek black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Fitbit Alta
Specifications
Fitbit Alta comes up with many features, the screen display of Fitbit Alta is an OLED single-point touchscreen. The screen dimensions are 35.8mm x 15.2mm x 10mm and the screen size is 35mm. Equipped with a touch screen, Fitbit Alta has a resolution of (128-x-36 pixel resolution. Also, it's splash-proof but not water-proof meaning it can only resist splashes but cannot be used for swimming and in the shower. The maximum operating temperature range is from -10° to 45°C. The watch band is replaceable and the width of the small band is 140 to 170mm. for the large band, it fits from 170mm to 206mm. The battery life is up to seven days and gets fully charged in two hours. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Specifications
Garmin Vivoactive has a variety of specifications as the screen size is around .13" x 0.8" (28.6 x 20.7 mm). Also, it has a touch screen available along with a color display. The screen resolution of Garmin Vivoactive is 205 x 148 pixels which is quite good. The total weight of this product is around 38 g. also, it’s water-resistant and can withhold water depth up to 5 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and therefore the user can get the strap changed to make the watch new again. The battery life of this product lasts up to 3 weeks and with GPS up to 10 hours. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Alta
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Alta has various tracking features. Although it doesn’t have an in-built GPS but can track the activity of a person. It has a route tracker available and can record the activity very well. The tracker will automatically detect if the person was cycling, running, hiking, or even playing. So, it will track the distance travelled, and the steps taken in a day and even will track the elevation too. With a good sleep tracker, it will automatically detect the type of sleep the user is getting. Lastly, the smart track multi-sport exercises are available which will record the workout and exercise stats. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Activity Tracking:
Various tracking features like the availability of GPS, and GLONASS make the tracking experience even better. There is the availability of a route tracker as well which will track the route of the user. Also, it has a heart rate monitor available and provides heart rate alerts, and monitors blood oxygenation levels. Also, it detects the activities automatically and has a step counter and a calorie burner as well. There is a cadence sensor available that calculates the average cadences of the user. It has swimming and cycling features available too. There is a sleep tracker available that tracks the user's sleep movement and detects the quality of sleep. The multi-sports mode provides various challenges to users and performance. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Alta
Compatibility & Connectivity
The compatibility of Fitbit Alta is with both android and iPhone devices. For iPhone users, iOS should be Apple iOS 4+ or above and similarly, for android users, it should be Android OS 4.4+ or above. It can sync wirelessly all the data to computers, android, and even Windows and iOS devices. To set up the Fitbit Alta HR, there will be a need of installing the Fitbit app on android, tablet, or iPhone. Also, it provides notifications of incoming calls, texts, and emails. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive
Compatibility & Connectivity
Bottom Line
Fitbit Alta Pros
- A very slim and modern design
- Interchangeable band
- Accurate Stats
- Smartphone notification
- Lasting battery
- Can automatically track the workout
Garmin Vivoactive Pros
- Amazing battery life
- 5ATM depth rating
- Smart notifications
- Music availability
- Customizable
- Lightweight
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Vivoactive Cones
- Expensive
- The chest strap is required for HR monitoring
- Low-resolution screen
- The sleep tracker is not detailed