Garmin Forerunner 230 vs Garmin Vivofit 3
Design:
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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Design
Garmin Vívofit 3 is a fitness tracker which is a need by any person who wants to be fit. It has an ever-anticipated LCD. Various activity features make the watch usage even more exciting. It provides audible alerts and a move bar that will track the activity of the user. It will also give alerts to the user for a period of their inactivity and will remind them to do more and do some activity. All in all, the Garmin Vívofit 3 does a good job of monitoring all the basic activities. It’s available in white and 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 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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 3 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.39" x 0.39" (10 x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. What distinguishes this watch from the fitness bands is it comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and x-large. The total weight of the product is around 26g and 28g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. 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 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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 3 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available but there is the availability of a sleep tracker that will track the sleep of the user. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode along with an accelerometer. 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 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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. Read More
Bottom Line
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
Garmin Vivofit 3 Pros
- Amazing battery life
- Always-on display
- Works as a watch too.
- Easy to wear
- Auto-goal feature
- Water-proof
Garmin Forerunner 230 Cones
- Expensive
- The application is quite complicated
- Less fun features
- An optical heart rate monitor is a miss.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Cones
- No Notification alerts provision on phone.
- Don’t look very stylish
- Dim screen
- Stairs climb unavailable
Design:
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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Design
Garmin Vívofit 3 is a fitness tracker which is a need by any person who wants to be fit. It has an ever-anticipated LCD. Various activity features make the watch usage even more exciting. It provides audible alerts and a move bar that will track the activity of the user. It will also give alerts to the user for a period of their inactivity and will remind them to do more and do some activity. All in all, the Garmin Vívofit 3 does a good job of monitoring all the basic activities. It’s available in white and 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 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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Specifications
The Garmin Vívofit 3 has various specifications the screen size being around 0.39" x 0.39" (10 x 10 mm). As the display screen is petty small, therefore it doesn’t withhold a touchscreen display. The display type is Segmented LCD and has a sunlight-visible, transflective memory in pixels which ensures it will work in bright sunlight too. The display resolution is around 64 x 64 pixels. What distinguishes this watch from the fitness bands is it comes in two different sizes i.e. regular and x-large. The total weight of the product is around 26g and 28g. Also, it's waterproof and has a rating perfect for a Swim. The battery life of the product is more than 1 year. 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 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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Vivoactive 3 holds but there is the unavailability of GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. There is no heart rate monitor available but there is the availability of a sleep tracker that will track the sleep of the user. It also tracks the daily activities of the day like the steps taken in a day, the elevation crossed, the distance traveled, and even the calories burned in a day. It will also track the weight of the user and has the availability of multi-sports mode along with an accelerometer. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
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
Garmin Vivofit 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 is compatible with both modern Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth smart wireless technology. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This is done to view workout summaries, create goals, and much more. Users cannot answer the calls using the smartwatch as a call control option is unavailable and will therefore not display who is calling. Also, it’s a simple fitness band that does basic fitness activities and helps the user achieve their fitness goals. It has a basic rest timer and an auto-goal feature. Read More
Bottom Line
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
Garmin Vivofit 3 Pros
- Amazing battery life
- Always-on display
- Works as a watch too.
- Easy to wear
- Auto-goal feature
- Water-proof
Garmin Forerunner 230 Cones
- Expensive
- The application is quite complicated
- Less fun features
- An optical heart rate monitor is a miss.
Garmin Vivofit 3 Cones
- No Notification alerts provision on phone.
- Don’t look very stylish
- Dim screen
- Stairs climb unavailable