Product Comparison: Garmin Vívofit 2 vs Fitbit Alta1


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Garmin Vívofit 2 Activity Tracker
Garmin Vívofit 2 Activity Tracker
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Fitbit Alta1 Fitness Tracker
Fitbit Alta1 Fitness Tracker
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General Specifications
Brand
Garmin
Fitbit
Model
Vívofit 2
Alta
Origin
Taiwan
China
About the product
Get up and get moving with vívofit 2. It’s the only activity tracker¹ with a 1+ year battery life and backlit display. It even reminds you to stay active throughout your day with its move bar with audible alert that lets you know when you’ve been idle for an hour or longer.
Motivation is your best accessory with Fitbit Alta—a customizable fitness tracker designed to fit your personal style.
Key Specs
Type
Wristband
Wristband
Color
Black (also available in 4 colors)
Black
Heart rate monitor
Yes
Battery life
365 days
5 days
Size & Weight
Weight
0.89 oz.
1.1 oz.
Size(s)
8.3 in.
Small: 5.5 - 6.7, Large: 6.7 - 8.1, XL: 8.1 - 9.3 in.
Material
Elastomer
Details
Features
Personalized daily goals, use the activity timer to record a timed activity, such as a walk or run, which can be saved and sent to Garmin Connect
SmartTrack Automatically recognizes select activities and records them in the exercise section of the Fitbit app.
Package
USB ANT Stick
Wireless sync dongle, Charging cable
Protection
Waterproof
Rain, splash and sweat-resistant
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Display
LCD
OLED
Product benefits
Backlit display
You can wear Alta in the shower, but we recommend rinsing and drying it afterwards because it's best for your skin if the band stays clean and dry.
OS compatibility
Mac, iOS, Android, Windows
Altimeter
No
Bluetooth
4.0
Vibration motor
Yes
Control
Sensor
Body Metrics
Distance covered
Yes
Yes
Calories burned monitoring
Yes
Yes
Sleep quality tracking
Yes
Yes
Step counting
Yes
Yes
Functions
Inactivity reminder
Yes
Caller ID
Yes
Alarm signals
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE
CE
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)

Garmin Vívofit 2

Fitbit Alta1

Other Information
FAQ
Reviews
Date first available
January 7, 2015
Product manuals
Manufacturer link
MSRP
99.99 $
129.95 $

Garmin Vívofit 2

Fitbit Alta1

Rating
Ebay
4.6
4.7
Bestbuy
4.4
4.5
Walmart
4.2
3.9
Amazon
3.9
3.9
Site manufacturer
4.3

Garmin Vívofit 2

Fitbit Alta1

Garmin Vívofit 2

Fitbit Alta1


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