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Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Vivoactive 3

Fitbit Ionic Fitness Watch
Fitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Fitness Watch
Garmin Vivoactive 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
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11
4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
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User rating
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
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146
3.6 out of 5
146 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
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29 %
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Display

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Touchscreenyesyes
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.5 in0.79 in
Depth1.5 in0.46 in
Weight1.76 oz1.52 oz
Thickness0.47 in0.46 in

Design

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Silver
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Blue
  • Rose Gold,White
  • Silver,White
  • White
Protection featuresWater resistant
  • Water resistant
  • Waterproof
Waterproof depth505

Features

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inBuilt-in
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Altimeteryesyes
Date displayyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Sleep readingyesyes
Timeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
GLONASSyesyes
GPSyesyes

Power

Fitbit IonicFitbit Ionic
Garmin Vivoactive 3Garmin Vivoactive 3
Battery typeLi-polymerBuilt-in
Battery life (running)10.0 h13.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)4.0 day8.0 day

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          Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Vivoactive 3 - User Opinions

          • roscoe
            over 1 year ago
            The most obvious difference between the Vivoactive 3 and Ionic is that they're completely different shapes. The Garmin is circular while the Fitbit is square. Beyond that, this is a battle that feels a little lopsided.Oct 26, 2017
          • hassan.witting
            over 1 year ago
            The Ionic has onboard storage and music streaming, while the Vivoactive 3 doesn't. The Ionic is also more future facing with that tri-wavelength sensor, making it impressive that Fitbit is able to cram in more advanced technology in a package around the same price as a lesser stocked rival.Oct 26, 2017
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