Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Vivosmart 4
Design:
Fitbit Ionic
Design
A watch that is here to help you achieve your sporty goals and is designed to change your lifestyle. If you have a busy schedule and don’t find the time to work out to do any activity, this Fitbit Ionic is for you. It will help give guidance to reach your goals by providing some sports-based exercise challenges that will motivate you to work hard and complete them. It has an exclusive clock face and a signature band. With a unique Adidas coaching experience, one can avail of this in the Adidas edition. The material used for Fitbit Ionic is a durable elastomer that works great for sports watches. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Design
Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a smartwatch that comes with a wearable swim-friendly band that will help the user wear the band all day. It will make sure that the user will achieve a healthier lifestyle. There is a new wrist-based pulse OX monitor that will help monitor the blood oxygenation levels even when the person is asleep. This way users will be able to spot the oxygen level at any time of the day. The lens material is made by using polycarbonate. The bezel material is made using aluminum. The strap material is made of silicone. It is available in two colors i.e. gray and black. 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 Ionic
Specifications
Starting from the specifications, the display type of Fitbit Ionic is of LCD. The screen size is of 1.42 inch (36mm). The screen resolution is 348 x 250 along with a pixel density of 306ppi which is absolutely amazing for a sports watch. Equipped with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 it will keep the screen protected throughout the whole time. It also withholds the multi-touch. Fitbit Ionic is water resistant and can withhold the water depth up to 50 m. The watch band is replaceable and available in leather. The operating temperate range for Fitbit Ionic is from -4° to 113° F. The charge time is of 1 to 2 hours and can easily last up to four to five days. Read Full Specs
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Specifications
Garmin Vivosmart 4 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 0.26" x 0.70" (6.6 mm x 17.7 mm) with an OLED display. Vivosmart has a touchscreen availability and a colored display available. The screen resolution of Garmin Vivosmart 4 is 48 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 17.1g which is a large size and in a small size, the weight is around 16.5g. Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of a good swim. The battery lasts Up to 7 days and excludes the pulse of sleep tracking. 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 Ionic
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Ionic holds great tracking features, and the built-in GPS is the highlight of it. It has a heart rate monitor that continuously tracks and monitors your heart rate. There is also no need to press any buttons, it will automatically turn the GPS and will start tracking your stats in less than 2 to 5 minutes. It also has a step counter, which calculates the distance tracked, the calories burned and even the tracks the elevation crossed in a day. Also has a sleep tracker available to monitor the sleep type. Also has a multi-sports mode that shows various challenges and shows guided workouts so one can easily follow them and achieve their health goal. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin Vivosmart 4 are numerous but there is the unavailability of GPS. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series has a wrist-based heart rate monitor so it will measure blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps are taken in a day too. The sleep tracker is also available. Smart notifications are also provided that provides alerts to user in case of receiving any text, email, or phone call. 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 Ionic
Compatibility & Connectivity
One needs to install the Fitbit app first and then run it on their device after signing into the account. Once installed, only then users can enjoy the features Fitbit offers. Talking about compatibility, it’s compatible with almost all modern gadgets. . For iPhone users, it should be iOS 14 or above. For Android users, they will be needing android 8 or above to enjoy the features of Fitbit Ionic. It will automatically sync your data wirelessly because it’s equipped with Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth transmission is 4.0 and syncing range is up to 6.1 metres. Lastly, it also has call controls and provides notifications. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch using Bluetooth technology. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for Mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin Connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is no call control option available so users can respond to calls using a smartwatch. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Ionic Pros
- Fitbit pay works great
- Water-resistant
- Battery last many days
- The user interface is good
- Fitbit coach for assistance
- Good music storage
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Pros
- Precise
- Good battery life
- Activity tracking is done automatically
- Slim design
- Wrist-based heart rate monitor
- Affordable
Fitbit Ionic Cones
- A controversial display design
- Fewer smartwatch functions
- Can’t respond to calls, texts, etc.
- Need a separate Fitbit charger for charging.
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Cones
- Touchscreen can be a bit better
- A proprietary charger is required
- The display can be broaden
- Run tracking can be inaccurate
Design:
Fitbit Ionic
Design
A watch that is here to help you achieve your sporty goals and is designed to change your lifestyle. If you have a busy schedule and don’t find the time to work out to do any activity, this Fitbit Ionic is for you. It will help give guidance to reach your goals by providing some sports-based exercise challenges that will motivate you to work hard and complete them. It has an exclusive clock face and a signature band. With a unique Adidas coaching experience, one can avail of this in the Adidas edition. The material used for Fitbit Ionic is a durable elastomer that works great for sports watches. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Design
Garmin Vivosmart 4 is a smartwatch that comes with a wearable swim-friendly band that will help the user wear the band all day. It will make sure that the user will achieve a healthier lifestyle. There is a new wrist-based pulse OX monitor that will help monitor the blood oxygenation levels even when the person is asleep. This way users will be able to spot the oxygen level at any time of the day. The lens material is made by using polycarbonate. The bezel material is made using aluminum. The strap material is made of silicone. It is available in two colors i.e. gray and black. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Fitbit Ionic
Specifications
Starting from the specifications, the display type of Fitbit Ionic is of LCD. The screen size is of 1.42 inch (36mm). The screen resolution is 348 x 250 along with a pixel density of 306ppi which is absolutely amazing for a sports watch. Equipped with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 it will keep the screen protected throughout the whole time. It also withholds the multi-touch. Fitbit Ionic is water resistant and can withhold the water depth up to 50 m. The watch band is replaceable and available in leather. The operating temperate range for Fitbit Ionic is from -4° to 113° F. The charge time is of 1 to 2 hours and can easily last up to four to five days. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Specifications
Garmin Vivosmart 4 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 0.26" x 0.70" (6.6 mm x 17.7 mm) with an OLED display. Vivosmart has a touchscreen availability and a colored display available. The screen resolution of Garmin Vivosmart 4 is 48 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 17.1g which is a large size and in a small size, the weight is around 16.5g. Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of a good swim. The battery lasts Up to 7 days and excludes the pulse of sleep tracking. 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 Ionic
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Ionic holds great tracking features, and the built-in GPS is the highlight of it. It has a heart rate monitor that continuously tracks and monitors your heart rate. There is also no need to press any buttons, it will automatically turn the GPS and will start tracking your stats in less than 2 to 5 minutes. It also has a step counter, which calculates the distance tracked, the calories burned and even the tracks the elevation crossed in a day. Also has a sleep tracker available to monitor the sleep type. Also has a multi-sports mode that shows various challenges and shows guided workouts so one can easily follow them and achieve their health goal. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin Vivosmart 4 are numerous but there is the unavailability of GPS. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series has a wrist-based heart rate monitor so it will measure blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps are taken in a day too. The sleep tracker is also available. Smart notifications are also provided that provides alerts to user in case of receiving any text, email, or phone call. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Ionic
Compatibility & Connectivity
One needs to install the Fitbit app first and then run it on their device after signing into the account. Once installed, only then users can enjoy the features Fitbit offers. Talking about compatibility, it’s compatible with almost all modern gadgets. . For iPhone users, it should be iOS 14 or above. For Android users, they will be needing android 8 or above to enjoy the features of Fitbit Ionic. It will automatically sync your data wirelessly because it’s equipped with Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth transmission is 4.0 and syncing range is up to 6.1 metres. Lastly, it also has call controls and provides notifications. Read More
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch using Bluetooth technology. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for Mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin Connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There is no call control option available so users can respond to calls using a smartwatch. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Ionic Pros
- Fitbit pay works great
- Water-resistant
- Battery last many days
- The user interface is good
- Fitbit coach for assistance
- Good music storage
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Pros
- Precise
- Good battery life
- Activity tracking is done automatically
- Slim design
- Wrist-based heart rate monitor
- Affordable
Fitbit Ionic Cones
- A controversial display design
- Fewer smartwatch functions
- Can’t respond to calls, texts, etc.
- Need a separate Fitbit charger for charging.
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Cones
- Touchscreen can be a bit better
- A proprietary charger is required
- The display can be broaden
- Run tracking can be inaccurate