Fitbit Versa 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 230

Design:

Fitbit Versa 4
Design

Among the Fitbit smartwatches collection, Fitbit versa 4 is the most versatile, slim, and lightweight (28 g) fitness smartwatch that comes with a 6-month Premium membership to get more out of workouts, health, and fitness tracking. Versa 4 comes in four different color combinations i.e., Black/graphite Aluminum, Waterfall Blue/Platinum Aluminum, Pink Sand/Copper Rose Aluminum, and Beet Juice/Copper Rose Aluminum. It is diversified by sensors and multiple components, tracking, and suitable syncing of heart rate monitoring. Versa 4 is designed for fitness tracking as a thin and comfortable watch. The package comes with Fitbit Versa 4, a band, and a charging cable. Versa 4 is a contemporary device that enables you to monitor your health, lifestyle, and activities efficiently. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
Design

Garmin Forerunner 230 is here for runners who need to run long routes like deep in the wood or in places that are surrounded by tall buildings and need heights to travel. This Garmin forerunner 230 is here to give it all with the GPS and GLONASS satellite availability. Also, this smartwatch of Garmin has quite a colorful graphic interface and iOS is equipped with a wide variety of features. Made by using chemically strengthened glass and the strap of premium silicone will help keep it protected and easy to wear. Also, it’s available in three colors i.e. black and white, purple strike watch, and forced yellow silicone. Read More

Specifications:

1.58

Screen Size

1.23"

Touch Screen

336 x 336px

Resolution

215 x 180px
40

Weight

41g

Waterproof

45

Max Temperature

-25

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

Band Width

Screen protection

144

Battery Life

840
2

Charging Time

Fitbit Versa 4
Specifications

Versa 4 has a battery type of Lithium-polymer with a charging time of 2 hours and long battery life of 7 days. It has a large touchscreen rectangular display of 1.04 inches. It has versatile gorilla glass display supporting touchscreen sensor. It is water resistant up to 50 m depth. It can operate within -10°C to 45°C. Versa 4 band is replaceable and available in various designs and colors with the width of 22.7 mm. It has built-in GPS. It can navigate multiple apps such as Built-in Alexa, Google Maps for androids, Google Wallet, and Fitbit pay, including finding the phone, sleep mode, do not disturb mode, and always-on display modes for the ease of the user. Read Full Specs

Garmin Forerunner 230
Specifications

Garmin forerunner 230 has a variety of specifications and the screen size is around 1.23" (31.1 mm) in diameter. Also, it has a touch screen available. The screen resolution of Garmin forerunner 230 is 215 x 180 pixels which are quite good. The total weight of this product is around 41 g. also, it’s water-resistant and can withhold water depth up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range varies from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). 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 5 weeks. 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 Versa 4
Activity Tracking:

Fitbit Versa 4 has a wide variety of tracking features including health, fitness, and stress. It offers a built-in PS system to track the workout route. Its fitness trackers include heart rate monitor, cardio and daily readiness fitness score, calories burn and intake, workout, distance, steps, and workout trackers. It is also efficient in spO2 tracking, variations in heart rate notifications, breathing rate tracking, and menstrual period tracking. It can detect activities of the person automatically. Equipped with Altimeter and 3-axis accelerometer, Versa 4 can sense stress management scores, and sleep schedule tracking including sleep score, wake alarms, sleep stages and sleep profile. Also, it can track multi-sport mode and can monitor blood oxygenation level. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
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 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 Versa 4
Compatibility & Connectivity

Versa 4 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices with the specified operating systems of Apple iOS 14 or higher and Android OS 8 or higher, and Mac OS X also. It synchronizes within the operating range of up to 9 m. To make the Versa 4 compatible with the device, the Fitbit application should be installed on the device by accessing through a Google account. Versa 4 supports a Wi-Fi and can be connected through a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 transceiver. It can syncs automatically and wirelessly through the device if connected properly to the Fitbit device application. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
Compatibility & Connectivity

There are various compatibility features that Garmin 230 holds like it provides connectivity features with both android and iPhone devices. It is compatible with Garmin connect app and users can sync the data wirelessly using the Bluetooth pairing feature. Also, it has the availability of connect IQ. Garmin Forerunner 230 provides smart notifications so users can never miss any important update like any important text, or phone call notification. Users can control smartphone music with this smartwatch. It also provides weather and calendar updates so hikers can check whether it’s a good day for a hike or not. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. Read More

Bottom Line

Fitbit Versa 4 Pros

  • Fast charging
  • Versatile interface
  • Long battery life
  • Variety of clock dials and bands.

Garmin Forerunner 230 Pros

  • Provides accurate and precise information.
  • Great battery life
  • Smartphone notification compatibility
  • Gives all essential running data
  • The screen size is wider
  • Provide audio prompts

Fitbit Versa 4 Cones

  • Cannot track cadence sensor and elevation.
  • No cellular module
  • No skin temperature sensor
  • Expensive than other Fitbit smartwatches

Garmin Forerunner 230 Cones

  • Expensive
  • The application is quite complicated
  • Less fun features
  • An optical heart rate monitor is a miss.

Design:

Fitbit Versa 4
Design

Among the Fitbit smartwatches collection, Fitbit versa 4 is the most versatile, slim, and lightweight (28 g) fitness smartwatch that comes with a 6-month Premium membership to get more out of workouts, health, and fitness tracking. Versa 4 comes in four different color combinations i.e., Black/graphite Aluminum, Waterfall Blue/Platinum Aluminum, Pink Sand/Copper Rose Aluminum, and Beet Juice/Copper Rose Aluminum. It is diversified by sensors and multiple components, tracking, and suitable syncing of heart rate monitoring. Versa 4 is designed for fitness tracking as a thin and comfortable watch. The package comes with Fitbit Versa 4, a band, and a charging cable. Versa 4 is a contemporary device that enables you to monitor your health, lifestyle, and activities efficiently. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
Design

Garmin Forerunner 230 is here for runners who need to run long routes like deep in the wood or in places that are surrounded by tall buildings and need heights to travel. This Garmin forerunner 230 is here to give it all with the GPS and GLONASS satellite availability. Also, this smartwatch of Garmin has quite a colorful graphic interface and iOS is equipped with a wide variety of features. Made by using chemically strengthened glass and the strap of premium silicone will help keep it protected and easy to wear. Also, it’s available in three colors i.e. black and white, purple strike watch, and forced yellow silicone. Read More

Specifications:

1.58"

Screen Size

1.23""

Touch Screen

336 x 336px

Resolution

215 x 180px
40g

Weight

41gg
-25℃

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

mm

Band Width

mm
45℃

Max Temperature

Waterproof

Screen protection

144h

Battery Life

840h

Fitbit Versa 4
Specifications

Versa 4 has a battery type of Lithium-polymer with a charging time of 2 hours and long battery life of 7 days. It has a large touchscreen rectangular display of 1.04 inches. It has versatile gorilla glass display supporting touchscreen sensor. It is water resistant up to 50 m depth. It can operate within -10°C to 45°C. Versa 4 band is replaceable and available in various designs and colors with the width of 22.7 mm. It has built-in GPS. It can navigate multiple apps such as Built-in Alexa, Google Maps for androids, Google Wallet, and Fitbit pay, including finding the phone, sleep mode, do not disturb mode, and always-on display modes for the ease of the user. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
Specifications

Garmin forerunner 230 has a variety of specifications and the screen size is around 1.23" (31.1 mm) in diameter. Also, it has a touch screen available. The screen resolution of Garmin forerunner 230 is 215 x 180 pixels which are quite good. The total weight of this product is around 41 g. also, it’s water-resistant and can withhold water depth up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range varies from -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF). 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 5 weeks. Read More

Activity Tracking:

2h

Charging Time

h

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 Versa 4
Activity Tracking:

Fitbit Versa 4 has a wide variety of tracking features including health, fitness, and stress. It offers a built-in PS system to track the workout route. Its fitness trackers include heart rate monitor, cardio and daily readiness fitness score, calories burn and intake, workout, distance, steps, and workout trackers. It is also efficient in spO2 tracking, variations in heart rate notifications, breathing rate tracking, and menstrual period tracking. It can detect activities of the person automatically. Equipped with Altimeter and 3-axis accelerometer, Versa 4 can sense stress management scores, and sleep schedule tracking including sleep score, wake alarms, sleep stages and sleep profile. Also, it can track multi-sport mode and can monitor blood oxygenation level. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
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 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 Versa 4
Compatibility & Connectivity

Versa 4 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices with the specified operating systems of Apple iOS 14 or higher and Android OS 8 or higher, and Mac OS X also. It synchronizes within the operating range of up to 9 m. To make the Versa 4 compatible with the device, the Fitbit application should be installed on the device by accessing through a Google account. Versa 4 supports a Wi-Fi and can be connected through a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 transceiver. It can syncs automatically and wirelessly through the device if connected properly to the Fitbit device application. Read More

Garmin Forerunner 230
Compatibility & Connectivity

There are various compatibility features that Garmin 230 holds like it provides connectivity features with both android and iPhone devices. It is compatible with Garmin connect app and users can sync the data wirelessly using the Bluetooth pairing feature. Also, it has the availability of connect IQ. Garmin Forerunner 230 provides smart notifications so users can never miss any important update like any important text, or phone call notification. Users can control smartphone music with this smartwatch. It also provides weather and calendar updates so hikers can check whether it’s a good day for a hike or not. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. Read More

Bottom Line

Fitbit Versa 4 Pros

  • Fast charging
  • Versatile interface
  • Long battery life
  • Variety of clock dials and bands.

Garmin Forerunner 230 Pros

  • Provides accurate and precise information.
  • Great battery life
  • Smartphone notification compatibility
  • Gives all essential running data
  • The screen size is wider
  • Provide audio prompts

Fitbit Versa 4 Cones

  • Cannot track cadence sensor and elevation.
  • No cellular module
  • No skin temperature sensor
  • Expensive than other Fitbit smartwatches

Garmin Forerunner 230 Cones

  • Expensive
  • The application is quite complicated
  • Less fun features
  • An optical heart rate monitor is a miss.