What makes a good-looking watch? It’s up for debate, but we think the majority of people will find most Fitbit wearables prettier than Garmin’s. In a 2020 study published in Nature and Science of Sleep (opens in new tab), Fitbit was found to have greater sleep accuracy than other brands. We think most owners will be perfectly happy with Fitbit’s GPS, though.įitbit does have an edge in one area, though: sleep tracking. The latest Garmin watches also have superior GPS, with Multi-Band support that should result in a better signal in environments in which other trackers might struggle. Some Fitbits can miss these peaks entirely on occasion, which has a knock-on effect on other stats. Watches like the Garmin Fenix 7 (shown above) are super-accurate, even in challenging workouts with short, sharp bursts of high exertion. This plays out most clearly in heart rate results during exercise. Which is cheaper?īased on our testing of many watches and bands from the Garmin and Fitbit ranges, Garmin has a clear edge for accuracy. But if you're after a leaner range of models (and a cheaper, more straightforward watch) you might prefer a Fitbit model. There's bound to be something that will appeal to you in the Garmin range, as there are so many options to choose from. And down towards the bottom of the range, casual tracking lines include the Vivosmart and Vivomove (opens in new tab). The Garmin Vivoactive (opens in new tab) combines a more casual appearance with an MIP screen, which only gets clearer out in bright sunlight. You get OLED screens, slicker-looking designs, but the battery doesn’t last as long as some others. The Garmin Venu (opens in new tab) models are the closest to Fitbit’s smartwatch-style models. Garmin’s mid-range Instinct (opens in new tab) watches are aimed at outdoorsy folks, and offer excellent battery life but a more basic, if very clear, display. ![]() The Forerunner series (which includes their latest model, the Garmin Forerunner 955 (opens in new tab)) offers enthusiast-grade features for less money. These are expensive, but are also brilliant hardcore exercise watches. ![]() ![]() ![]() At the top sit the Epix 2 (opens in new tab) and Fenix lines, including the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar (opens in new tab). To give a similar run-down of the Garmin line-up would take far too long, so let’s stick to the ranges.
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