Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Vivoactive 5

Fitbit Charge 6

Fitbit Charge 6

vsGarmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Fitbit Charge 6Garmin Vivoactive 5
BatteryUp to 7 days (Fitbit estimate, default settings)Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode
SensorsHeart rate with machine-learning algorithm (up to 60% more accurate than Charge 5 in HIIT, spinning and rowing per Fitbit), ECG app (select countries), EDA stress scan, SpO2, heart rate variability, breathing rate—
NavigationBuilt-in GPS; Google Maps turn-by-turn directions—
FeaturesGoogle Wallet contactless payments, YouTube Music controls (Premium subscription), 40+ exercise modes, heart rate broadcast to compatible gym equipment over encrypted Bluetooth, Zoom + Magnification accessibility featureGarmin Pay, music storage with Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, 30+ preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, Garmin Coach plans, wheelchair mode, guided meditation, Connect IQ, safety and tracking features
ControlsHaptic side button—
CompatibilityAndroid 9.0 or newer, iOS 15 or newer, Google Account required—
Subscription6 months of Fitbit Premium included with device—
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, CoralBlack/Slate, Ivory/Cream Gold, Navy/Metallic Navy, Orchid/Metallic Orchid
Display—1.2-inch (30.4 mm) AMOLED touchscreen, 390x390 pixels, optional always-on mode
Case—42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm, 23 g without band; lightweight aluminum bezel with silicone band
Health—Heart rate, respiration, Pulse Ox, stress, Body Battery, sleep score with sleep coach and nap detection, HRV status, morning report, women's health tracking
Connectivity—Works with iPhone and Android; text replies on compatible Android phones
Durability—5 ATM water rating (swim)