Garmin Vivosmart 4 Review - Better than Fitbit Charge 3?

[@lauraburgess1534]

As someone who's largely sedentary (but wanting to do better) who never does strength training and purchased this device mainly for steps and smart notifications, I was surprised at how very helpful and relevant your videos are. I have learned so much more about my new tracker; and your delivery is concise but thorough (I've sadly watched a LOTTTTTTTT of product videos that are long and rambling.) Thank you friend!

[@randomgirl01300]

I actually like the short notifications because it keeps me focused. I can just look at who texted me and whether it's important or not. When I just get notifications on my phone, I usually read the whole message every time and reply. Then I get distracted. But with the watch, I only reply if it's important.

[@JSyntax]

Very interesting! I agree

[@indrekpiirisild695]

After wasting time reading and watching countless reviews including dcr's I could finally make a clear decision between Vivosmart 4 vs Inspire HR based on two of your videos. Vivosmart is the one for me. Thank you!

[@joshuanbray]

agreed!

[@nlgadgets4946]

And is is the viviosmart better then the xiaomi mi band 4?

[@indrekpiirisild695]

@@nlgadgets4946 my top and almost only priority is good 24x7 RHR tracking and vivosmart does that very well. Also it has set tracking for strength exercise. Automatically tracking walks / cycle commutes as an activity is cool as well. Step/Floor counting seems to work as well although I don't really care much. But sleep tracking is absolute rubbish, not sure because of my relatively low RHR or why but it has literally tracked 12h of sleep while I got 2h in. Anyway I hated Mi app (had Mi Band 1) so I decided to pay 4x more and try vivosmart this time around. Edit: on Wednesday it tracked 15h17m instead of 6h40m of sleep. And every day like that, adding so many hours of sleep while I'm just less active, even walking around. Absolute trash at sleep tracking. I'd be interested to hear others experience. My RHR is around 51. I'll think I'll contact support if I bother. Edit2: FFS it's still tracking my sleep right now although I woke and got up 45 minutes ago to go to the toilet and have been chilling on the couch since, playing with the watch and their app. And they still think I'm doing all that while asleep?! Ridiculous.

[@nlgadgets4946]

Indrek Piirisild thanks man for your reply💪🙏 i bought the viviosmart yesterday and i have some problems with the notifications i use iphone. I have bluetooth on in the app garmin connect notifications on everything is good but no whatsapp or instagram notifications

[@indrekpiirisild695]

@@nlgadgets4946 cheers! For me it works fine, can switch it on/off one by one per each app. Burger menu -> settings -> notifications -> app notifications -> list of all the apps

[@dedaelus]

Really appreciate this review and that you mentioned sleep apnea. I have sleep apnea too, and am just getting into monitoring health info, it certainly presents an extra challenge and it's just good to see someone talk openly about it

[@JSyntax]

Thank you! I agreed with you! We need better tools

[@TonyHersh]

I am also very interested in the Sp02 performance vs the Fitbit 3. Anxiously awaiting the results, even preliminary results without enough statistical power. :)

[@JSyntax]

The video on spo2 is out! Did you see it?

[@TonyHersh]

@@JSyntax Just did. Great job! and Thanks!

[@janinawalker4200]

@@JSyntax Can you put the link to that video here as this is a feature I need due to low red blood cells since 2002 and I would like to see how things I may change can help the situation, over time. I appreciate your reviews.

[@munirone]

Thanks for the awesome, detailed and insightful review. That's rare

[@craterface12]

Your tech reviews are amazing! Better than a lot of the top KZbinrs.

[@LegendaryHorse3075]

You just made up my mind to buy one now. Great review and thankyou soo much!

[@jsimpson4]

All of my Garmin Vivo series would lose connection to me phone(s). This was very annoying as I’d miss call and text notifications. The Fitbit keeps a good solid connection. I like the GPS connect feature on Fitbit too. Thanks for your review.

[@JSyntax]

I never had connection issues but my Huawei watch 2 is giving me some. :(

[@alexbumpers]

Great, in-depth review - thanks man!

[@roxannehalfe5450]

Thanks for the info,my daughter got 1 for Christmas this year, and she loves it!❤👍

[@simongodfrey2155]

Superb review thanks and have now bought one on the back of this recommendation - really genuinely helpful

[@andreahalmai8297]

I use an older version of vivosmart, and the main reason I wanna change it is the heart rate monitor. Normally it is quite good, but sometimes during cardio exercise it goes down to around 50, and its very annoying. So I found this in Argos, put in in the basket on the website, but I thought I'm checking it out before I pay for it. Well...it looks like it was a good idea.

[@devilinyourbackyard]

This was detailed. Just how i like it.

[@JSyntax]

You made my day.

[@christinelankford5027]

Does this watch have a timer? If so, does the screen stay on while using it? I recently got a Fitbit Charge 3 and was disappointed to find you cannot make the screen stay on longer than 5 seconds even while using the timer. As a nursing student I was hoping to use my Fitbit while taking vital signs, but need the screen to stay on so I can watch the timer. I am thinking of returning my Fitbit and trying something else.

[@JSyntax]

Yes it it does have a great timer! The screen doesn't stay on to preserve better. You way want to consider an Android Wear smartwatch that has always on display, like my Huawei Watch 2. You can get a great deal buying it used on Kijiji or something like Craig's

[@francoisethepot9414]

yeah if you are not allergic to that kind of band because I am and the 1st Fitbit I had gave it away. now I plan for a Fitbit 4 because you can remove the plastic band for something else.

[@azurbalidrybags8693]

can u still see the oled display at daytime under the sun ?

[@zachhensel8722]

I have the garmin and i personally like it more than the fitbit

[@JSyntax]

Thank you for your comment and I hundred percent agree with you I think Garmin is a lot cooler thanks to his darker theme throughout its apps and products and services

[@ivanmarquez1135]

Very nice review! It sounds like the Huawei Band 3 Pro will be a serious contender to the Vivo smart based on your personal opinion. I hope you could give it a try

[@lag8930]

Can I set the screen to horizontal instead of vertical? I'd like to wear it on the inside of my wrist and having it set to horizontal would make that easier.

[@splendrouspropscosplay4249]

Hi, I’m very glad I fount this video! Just wondering regarding the Fitbit charge 3, do you get a lot of extra steps? I just got the charge 3 and it’s been counting steps when I’m sleeping. Not only that, the step count was unacceptable. It counted 216 steps and I don’t sleep walk. I’m going to Fitbit support, if they can’t fix it, I’m switching to the The Vivosmart 4. I heard the step count is pretty accurate, that and heart rate, calories burned and weightlifting tracking are all quite important to me, I’m getting starting to get frustrated to find a tracker that is decent/somewhat good at all those features. Thanks

[@tabithaqualls3037]

For some reason, Fitbit has a history of being 5-30% higher more steps than what is actually walked or ran, compared to other trackers. If you're big on accuracy, the Charge 3 or any other Fitbit device may not be for you. Regarding your 'sleepwalking' - I would definitely contact support and ask for a refund, as your unit may be defunct. Or, maybe there's a way to turn down sensitivity. Also, if you like weight training or other high-intensity sports like that, a Garmin may be for you. The Vívosmart 4 may be something to look at, but it would be a good idea for you to check out Garmin's other wearables, if you no longer wish to use your Charge 3. Hope this helps! 😊

[@xtremegamerz1]

Just bought the charge 3. Step count is terrible. Returned after one day, probably going to buy the vivosmart 4 now.

[@1143-t2q]

You can go for Huawei band 2 Pro for steps count.

[@Em-po6ep]

Huge amounts of complaints for over stepping counts with fitbits. They are enormously out of accuracy and fitbit did nothing to fix this when they brought out the charge 3 I'm looking for another fitness tracker watch myself as my fitbit completely screws up my calories burned due to recording thousands of steps that I haven't taken! But I have heard the vivosmarts HR is quite I'm accurate so unsure what to go for!

[@aaronwhite3884]

I don't think the auto do not disturb feature you describe would work well for people with sleep apnea.

[@lottamama2007]

I have insomnia and sleep apnea and im considering buying this sleep tracker, can you please explain a little more why the do not disturb feature would not be good for ppl with sleep apnea? Thank you so much.

[@philippeboschung8484]

Hi JSyntax, thx for this great review. I'm interested in that vivosmart 4 but I need multiple clock alarms in one day. Is it possible to set it up on the vivosmart 4 or on the fitbit charge 3?

[@JSyntax]

Yeah you can have multiple alarms per day, both work.

[@alexv1190]

Make sure the app is open all the time in the background or the find your phone thing won't work. I just found that out after I actually needed to find my iphone. Probably same on all phones

[@ExerCoachingGames]

Great review !! I’m looking for a fitness tracker and nów i”’m a littlebit confused. Garmin vivosmart ot fitbit inspire hr? I was almoat 100% sure for Garmin but the problem with the heartrate is important for me... Which one is better for You ?

[@JSyntax]

I really hate to say it but I had not very good reporting's of my heart rate on the vivosmart for Fitbit was a little bit more accurate but I stayed I still think that they all work it really depends on your preference our style and how big do you want the wristband to be. Personally I really like how small that vivosmart 4 is it is super small in super slow and I really just love its design I really really love

[@dibdibful]

what about stress tracking? how does it work?

[@aaronabelachelseafc]

Did you manage to figure out whether the heart rate monitor works properly?

[@JSyntax]

Works for me!

[@nellyfive]

If the Charge 3 had functioning SpO2, would you still choose the Garmin? Thanks for your great review.

[@Lathander720]

Well, charge 3 doesnt have so far. I dont want to wait for 2 years to be (maybe) turned on.

[@denisepinet9472]

charge 3 has it now

[@rehabbaltaji2744]

Hello. I will buy a used Garmin Vivosmart 4, but it's size Large and my wrist is really small. Do you think this is a problem?

[@MKae98]

would this be ok for someone with a nickel allergy?

[@TischTosh]

I have to give my wrist a break every few days, but I'm pretty nickel sensitive

[@abigailm126]

Is the Vivosmart 4 good for running? Like can you “start a run” and “stop a run” and see the data of that run? Same question for biking and swimming. Thanks.

[@JSyntax]

Yes indeed!

[@abigailm126]

JSyntax Thanks

[@ismailessop3361]

Great reviews from your channel, thanks man

[@valinasintal4477]

Great review! I want that watch now! My vivoactive HR isn’t always accurate with heart rate too

[@JSyntax]

Thanks!

[@eozen81]

Thank you for the review, can you set vibrate alarms to wake you up or reminder on this Garmin? If yes, does it have snooze option like Mi Band?

[@JSyntax]

Yes!

[@lunao7677]

I like the facewatch with the weather icon but my watch doesn’t measure the degrees outside. Do I have to wait for that and sit outside or..?

[@imogenxmae8863]

The vivosmart 4 if u tsp the little line on the button twice gently it will work better then tapping the middle of the screen

[@nlgadgets4946]

And is is the viviosmart better then the xiaomi mi band 4?

[@imogenxmae8863]

THE CARLOVER074 huh

[@nlgadgets4946]

Imogen Thompson ?

[@Victor-vn7kv]

I have the 46mm galaxy watch but it's ok for smart things but sucks for fitness tracking. I'm looking for a descret bracelet looking fitness tracker I can wear opposite hand of my watch. Think I'm go with this one. First choice was whoop 3.0 but subscription was a deal breaker

[@isabelsison560]

Hi, you mentioned that the display screen is not constantly on. Is there a setting wherein i can have it always on? I would imagine this drains better faster but that would not be an issue for me. Thanks!

[@JSyntax]

Unfortunately no. Check out vivoactive 3 which as always on display!

[@AWriterWandering]

This is the trouble with them switching to an OLED display. (I pray they never do this with the higher end models)

[@kathrynbustamante2476]

What about total caloties fir the day does it overestimate as fitbits do?

[@alexbumpers]

Do you know if the Vivo tracks calorie burn throughout a day?

[@WillTio13]

How do you manually mark a running lap in this watch? I disabled the auto lap but then I cant mark my lap when Im running without the auto lap function.

[@ljdljd8]

You were not on your way to archery tag

[@JSyntax]

You were a good demonstration

[@becpitt5753]

Can you monitor your live pace while running?

[@cindyc6703]

Do you know whether Garmin Vivosmart 4 can use Tablet rather than mobile device.

[@JSyntax]

Yes tablet should work,

[@bradeac]

Can you turn off the Bluetooth connectivity ?

[@karivanhorn1765]

Would really like to know if you can turn off the Bluetooth from pinging ? Would like to cut out the emf waves..

[@bradeac]

@@karivanhorn1765 I have no idea. I ended up going with Garmin Vivoactive 4S which has this option.

[@karivanhorn1765]

@@bradeac I just ordered that one :) thank you

[@severianocuellar1327]

Fitbit users: Do you know if you can set alarm when your heart rate goes high (let say 100 bpm) while you are inactive?

[@idonotexist_]

I got a Fitbit Versa a good while (got it about a month after release) ago, and unfortunately the Versa doesn't that I've been able to find out. Which is why I'm here... Did you ever find anything that did? Honestly even if the more expensive garmins have that, I'll buy one as I need that badly.

[@severianocuellar1327]

Jo shua , Garmin has it in several models (including Vivosmart 3 and 4) called “abnormal heart rate alert” feature.

[@FunDip1205]

just bought this but might exchange for the charge 3. i run outside and swim for the majority of my workouts. which one would you recommend? why does it say no gps but it still tells me the distance ive walked?

[@danielb.4373]

Thank you very much for the detailed review! :-) Would you give the Fitbit a chance if they get the spo2 sensor working? Because from other reviews the Garmin is not that accurate in relation to pulse measurement. Do you even still wear the Vivosmart, since i never saw it on your wrist in your new videos.

[@JSyntax]

I'm wearing it a lot. And yes Garmin heart rate sensor is not accurate when moving. My Huawei watch 2 and fitbit are way more accurate. Sadly...

[@JSyntax]

Yes, 100% - If I could combine the Vivosmart 4 and Fitbit Charge 3, it'd be an amazing fitness tracker. I am waiting but it will prob be "NEVER" when we get spo2 on FBC3.

[@danielb.4373]

Thank you very much! Sorry for the late response... Did you notice any improvement in the accuracy of the heart rate sensor since the software updates? (Version 2.8 the latest)

[@cshawdie]

@@danielb.4373 I'm wondering the same with the heartrate accuracy update.

[@bostjanhaluzan8378]

Hi! Which is better sleep tracker and have better sleep analysis? Best regards

[@JSyntax]

I'd say Garmin Vivosmart 4. It's got pulse ox. Check my video on that. Also it's much smaller and lighter so going to sleep with it is like nothing

[@Sharamaga]

@@JSyntax Is Vivosmart 4 could wake you up in proper sleeping phase?

[@JSyntax]

@@Sharamaga no it can't

[@Sharamaga]

@@JSyntax sad :-( Thanks

[@JSyntax]

@@Sharamaga no I wish that was a future that they could provide I really think the smart watch manufacturers should Implement such a feature to wake you up at the right phase of your seat based on your activity that is an ingenious featuring why don't they actually provide that feature?

[@jacksonwright3642]

Would you say the accuracy of the steps is good?

[@JSyntax]

Yes, it's similar to my fitbit i'd say! but there's no connected gps btw, afaik

[@reaperek23]

i guess garmin will be better to choose i have charge 3 and today i tested him with my old vivomart HR 5000 steps difference because this and non function sp02 i will switch from charge 3 to vivosmart 4

[@JSyntax]

@@reaperek23 nice! Let me know if you like it. Make sure to watch my fitbit charge 3 review. There are some differences that you may like or not.

[@xander22m11]

Does this help accessibility feature for the blind can a blind user use this thanks so much

[@Catlandian]

As a VI person, no - you need to get a samsung or an apple watch - they ahve accessibility features that involve talking. Otherwise if you're phone is accessible,its possible voiceover will work in the app, but not certain

[@wild_Rider_83]

Thanks for your video, I am looking into buying my 1st ever fitness tracker mainly as a general fitness tracker & HR sensor but I also have sleep apnoea and asthma and still try to train & weight lift, I'm leaning more towards this for the SP02 sensor. Anymore advice would be appreciated.

[@JSyntax]

This is a good budget entry model but I also like the vivoactive 4s. See my review!

[@wild_Rider_83]

@@JSyntax Hi, I decided to take a chance and bought the Honor band 5 fitness tracker earlier today but have since found it won't connect to my New Oneplus 7T, I thought for the price and it had all the basics I wanted, Including SP02 sensor but I was wrong. It's so annoying to find that there is not enough information out there for the cheaper models. I'm now going back through looking at either Garmin or Fitbit. Feel like my heads going to explode!

[@deetles98]

I have an honor band 5 and a OnePlus 7t and they do pair well....I did have issues with it reporting correct sleep info to the app but fixed that by re-installing the app. The honor band is a nice budget friendly band...I’d take it any day over Fitbit as fitbits break down A LOT. I’m looking at Garmin for their body battery feature which I really need but I’m concerned about the accuracy of the hr monitor on this model.

[@felipevalentingonzalezcont1038]

Hi! Thank you for this great review :) I wish to buy a smart band to do strength training in your opinion which is better to this purpose? fitbit charge 3 or vivosmart 4? Thanks Greetings :)

[@JSyntax]

Thanks! No problem. I prefer the vivosmart 4. None are perfect. It depends what you value more. If you want something small and minimal, go with vivosmart. If you need more smart features like advanced notifications , go with fitbit charge 3

[@MsTuerKnauf]

Oh man i can’t decide. This Review and your newer one are very positive, and give a good overall critical review, but the ones on Amazon (my Country) are not so good. Can you say something about the music control ? Is it good ? Does it work for other Apps such as Audible or Podcast, where you don’t skip to the next, but only forward ? The other option for me is the vivomove hr, do you have an opinion on that ? For me the big negativ is, that there is no „yoga“ activity.

[@JSyntax]

I am personally in love with the form factor and I wouldn't trade it for anything else

[@juanesteban8938]

Do you have to pay for a membership in Garmin to unlock features in their app?

[@JSyntax]

Nope! Not like Fitbit

[@NightRanger77]

Couldnt care less about lifting weights but which one is better for stair stepping?

[@JSyntax]

Garmin

[@eldianpratama8093]

Does Vivosmart 4 has "reminders to move" feature like Charge 3?

[@JSyntax]

Yes

[@eldianpratama8093]

JSyntax thanks for your info sir, it’s really help me

[@michelleboyle4422]

How is this product for tracking Crossfit training?

[@paultennis9569]

All i can say is i like Garmin products and they have great customer service

[@JSyntax]

Ditto

[@judithelliott319]

I keep getting a display, with a “nudge”, which looks like the vivosmart bracelet either not connected (with an x) or connected (with a check) with a phone. I don’t know what this means. It doesn’t display long enough that I can get a picture of it. Any ideas?

[@JSyntax]

I'd contact Garmin support

[@sw6118]

It means your out of range of your phone so you won’t get notifications until you’re back in range.

[@yorgohoebeke]

Hi ! i am really hesitating between vivosmart 4 and fitbit charge 3 Which tracker would you recommend for 100€ and 200€ max budget ? (or other ones) I also saw the honor band 4, but there is no way to export data...

[@JSyntax]

Both are good. I'd be happy with either. Get Garmin if u want the spo2 sensor and something super small.

[@fergiefergie5049]

Garmin vivo sport vs Fitbit Charge 3 Which 1 and why please

[@marciousenriquez3523]

Does it require internet to use most features.like when i in the middle of the ocean?

[@JSyntax]

No, it's always tracking!

[@marciousenriquez3523]

@@JSyntax thanks,i asked because i am working on a ship where there is no internet.thanks...

[@gladtidings4all]

That men’s garmin is so narrow it looks like a woman’s garmin. I’m a female and I use fit bit 3 is more nicer but I really love the Samsung gear S3 because it’s in color!!

[@sunkissgirl818]

Does it count calories pretty well?

[@JSyntax]

Yes! Of course!

[@davidguzman6299]

Do you know if it works well with apple iphone?

[@mariakempf4913]

Falei em Português

[@alexandruanton4017]

Does the watch has a glass screen?

[@JSyntax]

Yes

[@alexandruanton4017]

@@JSyntax thank you

[@balder9110]

about the band can be replaced?

[@donesy125]

balder9110 don’t think so

[@khoopl644]

Hi this is Vivosmart Small size ? Or Large size?

[@JSyntax]

Large but you can get small

[@khoopl644]

@@JSyntax currently i wearing Hua Wei honor band 3, would like to upgrade Vivosmart 4 but in dilemma between small size and large size 😅

[@ahsanansari92]

I'm looking for the review on vivosmart 4 body's energy feature e.g. all-day stress tracking, relaxation breathing timer, VO2 max, Body Battery energy monitor. If you could give some insight about it please.

[@MultiPcExpertGhost]

Me too!

[@markknight2768]

Yes, that would be great to add to your review

[@ahsanansari92]

@@markknight2768 I had bought this and the body battery feature is amazing, It takes sleep points into account about how much your body is charged but the problem was sleeping tracking, which absolutely horrible. So I returned it after 2 days. I don't recommend this. Go check Huawei bands, they are worth it.

[@markknight2768]

@@ahsanansari92 do any of them do night time SP02 like the Garmin? I am looking for something small and comfortable that lets me check my sleep apnea. This is the only one I found for under $100 that will. The 4 has been out for over two years so I was hoping Garmin would announce the 5 but I have search all the internet and can't find out anything about it or if they are even working on an updated version.

[@ahsanansari92]

@@markknight2768 Better check out Honor band 5. It has Sp02 and also has very accurate sleep tracking. It is also really cheap. Check reviews and buy that one!

[@munchycrunch3195]

Can you change the strap of garmin? Is it removable?

[@JSyntax]

No, but it comes several colors!

[@giuseppegiurdanella8354]

@@JSyntax Is there any possibilities to change the strap?I see that there are some screws under the strap. Do you think it is possible to change the strap by unscrewing the screws? is the strap made of hard plastic anyway? Do you think that the plastic will resists and it will not break? Also, does the display glass resist to splinters?

[@JSyntax]

@@giuseppegiurdanella8354 no you can't! Sorry

[@Littleone124]

@@giuseppegiurdanella8354 there are some straps on Amazon that you can buy for the Vivosmart 4 to swap your strap out 😊

[@denisepinet9472]

what about sleep with heart rate?

[@JSyntax]

Yes it's very accurate when you're sleeping in the heart rate is very accurate

[@sportsbeast1922]

I went swimming outdoor and when I came out the silver bit around the screen was gone and it really annoyed me

[@kaylazethelyn3239]

I was hoping that you would talk about the Body Battery on the Garmin :(

[@JSyntax]

I'll talk about it more in my next review, the forerunner. There's not much to say, it works ok if you wear it 24/7. Do you have any questions about it?

[@garv8438]

Thanks for the review

[@gotospace5714]

How long does it last a full charge of battery for Garmin Vivosmart 4? Thanks! :) @JSyntax

[@JSyntax]

Can't recall!

[@conspiritor2]

Does it work with sleep as android?

[@JSyntax]

No

[@conspiritor2]

@@JSyntax Thanks so much for reply! This could be a deal breaker for me since sleep as android allows me to edit sleep graph where i can delete stages of sleep in which i just layed awake not moving which tracker can easily confuse as a sleep. Did you hava that situation with this tracker where you would laying still not moving and tracker would track that as a sleep?

[@JSyntax]

@@conspiritor2 I could be wrong, Garmin and Fitbit are mentioned here sleep.urbandroid.org/documentation/integration/wearable/ - the native sleep tracker is accurate, why would u want to use a 3rd party? Garmin is great at this.,

[@conspiritor2]

​@@JSyntax I have insomnia. I wake up early and stay laying down for an hour or two which is recorded by a tracker as sleep. Using sleep as android I can easily edit sleep graph an have actual sleep time.

[@jayehuu]

Vivosport with GPS, VIvosmart 4 with o2 or fitbit charge 3 with GPS pairing? Any thoughts?

[@3333XD]

U mentioned the key things and u can easily decide .... If ur outdoor runner vivosport over the other two but charge 3 also works, if u snore like hell and are told by anyone who has seen u sleep that u seem to have trouble breathing while u snore or u stop breathing for intervals the Sp02 sensor might actually nudge you to get help because no one really takes care of this until they realise how bad it is which is often late, hr monitoring can't be highly accurate in any optical sensor based device like a watch and all them screw up a bit when ur working out but still they meet the purpose of measuring heart rate with decent reliable accuracy and using the metrics to help you understand your fitness n stuff .......but the most important thing I can tell to differentiate the three is the size and design preference the vivosmart for is like wearing air on ur hand it's so small and low key I love that about I mean they put so much in something so small while charge 3 is bigger less low profile but screen is better .......if your a guy who goes to the gym more and does not run out often and then also wants solid metrics in a very small package which weighs nothing vivosmart 4 otherwise get the Fitbit charge 3 which according to reveiws I feel is a bit better I have a smart4 because it fits my needs and most importantly I wanted something I can wear all day and not feel it's there and is discreet.

[@jayehuu]

@@3333XD I really appreciate your thoughtful response. Thank you. I'm on the fence still to be honest. The Ox sensor and the GPS appeal to me. I don't need smart features at all. I don't really need a watch. I have a minimalist TID Watch that I never take off. I also can't see well, so I probably couldn't see the smaller screens well, which may be fine if the autodetect feature is good enough. Does the OX sensor help monitor stress levels? Or is primarily a sleep-related sensor? I had considered the Moov Now, but it doesn't seem to have many sensors built in.

[@3333XD]

@@jayehuu forget the ox sensor it's pretty useless unless ur a sleep apnea sufferer even then it's accuracy is suspect it's cheaper and more accurate to get a medical pulse ox measuring device. I think fit bit charge 3 is best for you. Honestly only good thing about any of these devices is heart rate sensor and also that the devices can act as a behavior modifier helping develop healthier habits. The hr sensor can help you get an idea of health and stress. While the device it self will nudge you to have a active life as well as have a daily diary of sorts comprising of health stats giving you an idea of ur activity levels and stress which you can look back over the years for fun. Don't think so much about it ....what's most important sticking to your budget and choosing the device which you feel is best inside of budget even it means you have sacrifice one or two features unless of course you absolutely need them. These devices are not highly accurate medical grade devices anyway just an average peice of technology aimed at trying to slightly aid in you living a healthy active life. Frankly you can also do all this with a pen and paper if ur highly focused, diligent and detail oriented person while using your fingers to measure ur pulse xD

[@mattman8569]

You didn’t mention anything about sleep apnea

[@giuseppegiurdanella8354]

between garmin vivosmart 4 and Fitbit hinspire hr, what's the best in your opinion?

[@JSyntax]

Vivosmart 4 heart rate wasnt accurate. Fitbit might be better

[@giuseppegiurdanella8354]

@@JSyntax and what do you think about the other "body battery" function? is it really useful?

[@traumallama]

Thanks great review

[@monicos23]

Hi, can this tracker be use in mountains to control your acclimatisation by the SpO2 sensor? Is it show in app how change the O2 level in your blood during day?

[@JSyntax]

Yes. You can monitor your spo2 levels any time during the day. There's an app

[@antmanbee1897]

SLEEP APNEA: I will post the sleep apnea analysis soon. Still waiting...

[@JSyntax]

Sorry, I didn't update the description. It was out literally the day after I posted this video, haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GUaY2AfbmNmtE

[@antmanbee1897]

@@JSyntax, Thanks for the reply. I don't often log in to KZbin, so it's taken me a while to see your excellent review.

[@sesame88]

Ok, he's cute.

[@michaelivie362]

Can I wear the Vivosmart 4 with the Forerunner 935? Will it integrate my data when used simultaneously? Supposedly you canaccording to Garmin's website but it's not clear: support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=UZRGMfTokn1TLQibO7nbn5 I wear the 935 while running/Swimming/exercising and a Breitling during the day while working but still want 24/7 data. Wearing both full watches gets me a lot of unwanted questions/attention and just feels weird because they are both bulky. I use to wear the Breitling while working and vivoactive while exercising and a fitbit 24/7 several years ago when I was a strong triathlete and sub 3 marathoner and it was great other than not having integrated data on one platform and the fitbit wasn't waterproof so I had to wear a chest strap to swim. Then I got the apple watch thinking it would bring it all together in one place.... but I ended up hating it after a year or two (not a great watch for real athletes or ultra marathoners or people wanting good sleep data). My gf got me the Whoop for Christmas and in general I don't like it at all so feel like I am back to the drawing board. Vivosmart 4 seems like a good alternative that will integrate better with the 935 and give me 24/7 data.

[@michaelivie362]

PS- thanks for the very detailed and thoughtful reviews you post!

[@nguyenkhoi2250]

Hey!How does this thing detect sleep apnea?

[@JSyntax]

It has a feature called pulse ox that detects your blood oxygen saturation levels when you fall asleep however it's limited to only 4 hours then I recommend checking out the ring sleep monitor I recently posted a review about it

[@grecuccionicola]

I have Garmin vivoactive 3 , and its very good , But fitbit charge 3 , i find the best , cause heartrate acuratie, also stepcount on My tracker is acurate , I have test it whit a mechanical counter , charge 2 and 3 , are acurate .

[@JSyntax]

Yes, I find the charge 3 has a much better heart rate tracker

[@rxonmymind8362]

Until you break the band then the Vivo isn't so nice. Fitbit can be changed.

[@hermankoenig2300]

Yeah I broke the band, Bummer $129 down the drain.

[@robertwilson214]

Inaccurate heart measurement is a deal-breaker.

[@scampifingers]

THE FITBIT CHARGE 3 WOULD BE PERFECT IF IT SOLVED THESE: no phone finder sleep score STILL in beta and not available on app can't track swimming laps during swim only after on app -_-- The HUAWEI band 3 and HONOR band 4 do all this as standard NO MUSIC CONTROLS!!!

[@JSyntax]

And an actual weight lifting Rep counter and always on display! Then it's prefect

[@JSyntax]

I need to check out those fitness trackers!

[@transitnowapp9319]

It's so small!

[@TheFabFoo]

Thats what she said!😏

[@katiavasilyeva7412]

Very cool

[@JSyntax]

Check out the spo2 analysis video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GUaY2AfbmNmtE

[@sandradavis1497]

Terrible product. I have now bought 2 and both batteries were dead. This product is dead! NEVER will buy a Garmin product again.

[@JSyntax]

Didn't happen to me. Must be unlucky :(

[@em9999999]

I just discovered that this piece of garbage has no replacement bands. So if it breaks (like it happened to me after 1 year) you're f*cked.

[@kellynorman7452]

the watch sucks

[@arthurjansen6257]

Which one? Im gonna buy it today

[@muhdizai]

Ugly design

[@lunao7677]

I like the facewatch with the weather icon but my watch doesn’t measure the degrees outside. Do I have to wait for that and sit outside or..?