How does the Garmin vivofit compare with the Fitbit? Accuracy, technological capabilities etc?

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Jake · Accepted Answer

The Fitbit app syncs quicker and easier than the Garmin Connect app. Both track mostly the same info. Fitbit is more encouraging and fun by popping up badges for meeting daily or lifetime goals like "Impressive! You have walked the length of the Serengeti, one of the seven wonders of the world" when you hit 500 miles over the life of using the Fitbit. If you want to track food eaten, you can do that easily in the Fitbit app but the Garmin app had to be linked to another app like My Fitness Pal. My Fitness Pal (MFP) app has a better database than Fitbit with the added benefit of a barcode scanner which I've found to be the easiest, quickest way to enter food. Just scan the barcode on the box or can and it will pop up with calories for a single serving as well as nutrition information. If you consumed more or less than a single serving, both the Fitbit and MFP let you change the amount of servings you ate. And MFP can be linked to Fitbit to be used instead of its food diary if desired. I have accidentally run my Fitbit Zip through the washing machine twice and dryer once with no ill effects but haven't trusted it to a day at the waterpark. The Vivofit 2 claims it is waterproof so I do wear it for days at the waterpark and it has no problems. Waterproof was main reason I bought a Garmin. I haven't tested either for accuracy as I'm not too concerned whether I really walked 8,000 steps or 7,800 as long as I'm moving as much or more than the day before and both seem consistent day to day. Love both products but each are better than the other in different areas. Unfortunately no tracker does it all best so you have to decide what you prefer most.

Answered by Jake 10 years ago

cityboyatheart · Answer

This is a question that is a matter of opinion. I prefer the Garmin for the following reasons:

Waterproof
Comprehensive digital display
Can check more detailed status of most functions.
Better value for price.

mrsb · Answer

A Best Buy sales person told me one has to have an iPhone or smart phone to sync the Fit bit. The vivo fit can be synced to your computer.

SteveP · Answer

Way better than Fitbit and much cheaper. I was cautious when I bought this vivofit and absolutely LOVE it.

Lbl3 · Answer

Price and waterproof. Fit bit is sweat resistant and some water resistance this one you can actually get into the pool with it.
I just got out of my pool with it I've had it since July 3 and it works extremely well. There's also an iPhone app for it and that works really well.

smyrick41 · Answer

Cheaper, Better Simple to use

Walker · Answer

I have owned 3 Fitbits, and far prefer my Vivofit to my Fitbits. My Fitbit Ultra fell apart after a few months of use. I lost one Fitbit Charge when it came unclasped, and fell off my wrist without warning. My replacement Charge also falls off my wrist frequently, and only stays charged for one day, after a few months use. I've paid for 3 Fitbits, and don't have a single tracker that works as promised. I've owned my Garmin Vivofit for about 2 months now. It never falls off my wrist, stays charged, and cost less than one Fitbit. I doubt I'll ever buy another Fitbit again!

Answered by Walker 9 years ago

Brayden · Answer

I would definitely recommend getting a fitbit I have both and fit bit is way better

GIgi · Answer

I like it much better than the Fitbit surge

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