Garmin Fenix vs Garmin Vivoactive HR
Design:
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Design
Garmin Vivoactive HR is a smartwatch that has the feature of a built-in sports app that will help track the activities of the user even if the user has inaccessibility from their phone. It's water-proof and the always-on display is what makes this watch even better. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The case material is made of polymer and the strap material is of silicone which is known for its durability. Also, it's customizable, and therefore various watch face designs are available. It's water-proof and is available in a sleek and decent 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
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read Full Specs
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin Vivoactive HR holds like the screen size of the product is 0.8" x 1.13" (20.7 x 28.6 mm). Although, there is a touchscreen available, and has a color display too. The display resolution of the screen is 205 x 148 pixels which is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 47.6 g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 5 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 8 days and with GPS it will last up to 13 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
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin Vivoactive HR holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking activities. 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
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive HR is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. 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 are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Garmin Vivoactive HR Pros
- Provides smart notifications
- Tracks everything
- Water-resistant
- Customizable alarms
- Replaceable watch band
- Light-weight
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.
Garmin Vivoactive HR Cones
- Bulky
- Clunky design
- Heart rate monitor isn’t reliable
- Finicky touchscreen
Design:
Garmin Fenix
Design
Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Design
Garmin Vivoactive HR is a smartwatch that has the feature of a built-in sports app that will help track the activities of the user even if the user has inaccessibility from their phone. It's water-proof and the always-on display is what makes this watch even better. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The case material is made of polymer and the strap material is of silicone which is known for its durability. Also, it's customizable, and therefore various watch face designs are available. It's water-proof and is available in a sleek and decent black color. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Garmin Fenix
Specifications
Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin Vivoactive HR holds like the screen size of the product is 0.8" x 1.13" (20.7 x 28.6 mm). Although, there is a touchscreen available, and has a color display too. The display resolution of the screen is 205 x 148 pixels which is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 47.6 g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 5 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 8 days and with GPS it will last up to 13 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
Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:
There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin Vivoactive HR holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking activities. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive HR is compatible with both modern Android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. 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 are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise Read More
Bottom Line
Garmin Fenix Pros
- GPS shows precise and accurate information
- Barometric altitude is a great addition
- Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
- Pretty customizable
- Good battery life
- Features an external temperature sensor
Garmin Vivoactive HR Pros
- Provides smart notifications
- Tracks everything
- Water-resistant
- Customizable alarms
- Replaceable watch band
- Light-weight
Garmin Fenix Cones
- Running features sometimes get disturbed
- The battery gets consumed in the map
- Has many bugs
- The software platform is a bit inconstant.
Garmin Vivoactive HR Cones
- Bulky
- Clunky design
- Heart rate monitor isn’t reliable
- Finicky touchscreen