Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin vívoactive 3 Music. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 43.4 mm
Height 12.4 mm 43.4 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 50 g 43 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type LCD - colour Colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | Blue
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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