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Fitbit FB503WTGY vs Garmin 010-02172-21

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Fitbit FB503WTGYGarmin 010-02172-21
Title Fitbit Ionic GPS Smart Watch, Blue-Gray/Silver, One Size (S and L Bands Included)Garmin 010-02172-21 Vivoactive 4S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensors And More, Rose Gold With White BAnd
Model Fitbit
FB503WTGY
Garmin
010-02172-21

Basic Info

Suggested Price $184.99$239.98
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Release Sep 2017Sep 2020

Overview

DescriptionTrack your health and stay connected with this Fitbit Ionic activity watch. Fitness monitoring lets you customize daily activities for optimal performance, while access to apps, built-in GPS and music-streaming capability enhance the watch's versatility. Sync this Fitbit Ionic activity watch to a smartphone to easily analyze your health data.Monitor your health constantly with this white and rose gold Garmin vívoactive 4S activity tracker. The Pulse Ox sensor feature measures your blood oxygen saturation levels and keeps you updated on how well your body is absorbing this life-sustaining gas. This Garmin vívoactive 4S activity tracker regularly checks your heart rate and lets you know the intensity of your workouts.
Top Features
  • Start dynamic, personalized workouts on your wrist with step by step coaching
  • Store and play 300 plus songs or download stations from Pandora or playlists from Deezer
  • Use built in GPS to track pace, distance & routes and get pure, pulse continuous heart rate tracking & real time zones
  • Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and make payments on the go with a built in NFC chip; works with Bluetooth headphones
  • Track runs, swims (Fitbit ionic is water resistant to 50 meters), rides, workouts, all day activity and sleep with 4 plus day battery life (varies with use & other factors)
  • Package includes both large and small size bands for the perfect, comfortable fit for all day & all night wear
  • Fitbit does not guarantee the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non-authorized resellers on amazon, and they are not eligible for warranty/replacement
  • Authorized Fitbit retailers: heart rate monitors USA and clever training
  • Durable screen: corning gorilla glass 3 is tough and damage resistant
  • Increased pixels and amplified brightness up to 1000 nits
  • Keeps track of your energy levels, Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition), respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, estimated heart, hydration and more
  • Easily download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon music or Deezer (may require a premium subscription with a third-party music provider), and connect with headphones (sold separately) for phone-free listening
  • Record all the ways to move with more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more. Get easy-to-follow, animated workouts right on your watch screen, including strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates
  • Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 millimeter
  • Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; Up to 5 hours in GPS and music mode
  • Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store
  • Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (not all countries and payment Networks are eligible) lets you pay for purchases with your watch
  • Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) and assistance (when paired with a compatible device), which both send your real-time location to emergency contacts
  • Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with a compatible device), for incoming calls, text messages, calendar reminders and more
  • Garmin coach provides free 5K, 10K and half-marathon training plans that guide you to reach your race goal and adjust based on your performance in the plan

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6667 (out of 3 reviews)4.3 (out of 215 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.3 (out of 3010 reviews)4.7 (out of 29 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Ionic
Rating: 5
I love my Fitbit! This is a replacement for an Ionic I thought I lost. But, I found it and now my husband has one. I also teach aqua yoga and aqua aerobics and the Ionic keeps on working.
by Mona on 2020-04-21T17:00:00

Fitbit Ionic
Rating: 5
The Fitbit is perfect Band new comes with Original packaging and works great no complaints The features are great
by Sonia on 2019-11-06T16:00:00

Watch is attractive - has the features I wanted
Rating: 5
When I plugged it in to charge - it started charging but half way through charging it stopped - it looked like it was dead and I almost returned it. I tried rebooting it by holding the Back button and lower button on the right side until it responded and that did the trick. The setup was simple and easy. The watch is now working without any issues.
by cloe on 2020-07-16T17:00:00

Ionic
Rating: 5
Very nice tracker, looks professional so works for wearing at work
by Patrick on 2020-07-28T17:00:00

Good watch
Rating: 4
Watch works great. I had one since 12/ 25/ 2018, unfortunately it stopped working in March of 2019. I purchased another one because it was so easy to use. I couldn't do without it. I love this watch!
by charles on 2020-04-17T17:00:00

WORST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER
Rating: 1
bought it for my husband's birthday, he's worn it the last 4 months, and twice it has died but it came back to use. It died 2 days ago and now it won't light up at all, not even hooked to charger. I have tried to contact fitbit warranty and Nothing.
by Marlys on 2020-09-18T17:00:00

Not built to last
Rating: 1
The screen fell off my Ionic a few months after it was out of warranty. I contacted Fitbit and was offered a 25% discount on a new device. Too expensive to fall apart!
by DB on 2019-08-28T17:00:00

Too good to be true
Rating: 1
There is a reason this Fitbit is drastically cheaper than anywhere else... it is a model made for Asian markets and possibly old stock. The battery on a full charge lasts 4-5 hours not the 7 days advertised by Fitbit. I have been working with Fitbit for weeks to get a new one with no luck. I will be returning it to Walmart.
by thomas on 2020-04-25T17:00:00

water
Rating: 1
I have been threw 3 fitbit ionic in 18 months do to the fact water has got inside of them. The company will not hold up there word on it about it can be used in the pool. waste of money if you are trying to track swim laps.
by stefany1203 on 2020-08-08T17:00:00

Defective Watch
Rating: 1
Received purchase quickly but watch is defective and will be returning. The watch does not turn on and packaging was not for a 'new' watch. We contacted Fitbit to confirm that there was nothing we could do to get the watch running. I recommend Fitbit but not from an unknown third party.
by Lawrence on 2020-07-23T17:00:00

Beautiful
Rating: 5
I only had this for a week
by Diane on 2020-08-08T17:00:00

Great features ,light weight !
Rating: 5
My husband bought this watch for me about a month ago and I absolutely love it he got one for himself and he loved his so he bought me one I love that we can see each other‘s progress when it comes to working out it helps with accountability and pushes you Meet goals Every day there’s something new that I figure out about my watch and I’m absolutely in love with it!!
by Nikki12 on 2020-09-01T17:00:00

Just what I was looking for
Rating: 5
Needed a new tracker and this has everything I need! Screen is easy to read- even with sunglasses on! Buttons are simple and the screen is very responsive. GPS is great to use on bike rides and runs with quick and easy links to strava. Still need to play around with the music feature and some others but so far the watch has performed great! Lightweight and fits nicely on my wrist.
by Shepbar on 2020-08-18T17:00:00

Satisfied customer!
Rating: 5
After getting into running outside due to covid, I decided I wanted to get a fitness watch so I didn't have to carry my phone anymore. I really love the Vivo 4s and have not had trouble downloading my music with Spotify (though you do need a premium account). Would recommend!
by Garminvivo4s on 2020-08-12T17:00:00

Super Powerful!
Rating: 4
I am loving my vivoactive 4s so far! I am impressed with being able to have an accurate GPS reading and listen to music from my watch without needing my phone with me on a run. The only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is I don't find it as intuitive to use right out of the box as other smart watches I have used before, so it has taken me a little bit longer to figure out all the features and how to best use the applications on the watch. I think after another couple of days I'll have it all figured out! Excited to use this watch to train for my first full marathon.
by firstmarathon2021 on 2020-09-09T17:00:00

Perfect for almost any workout!
Rating: 4
I use this for running/walking (outdoor and treadmill), yoga, pilates, biking, and cardio. There are so many workouts which can be tracked as well as sleep, heart rate, and steps. I got pregnant after I already had this watch and I love it even more now since I can keep track of my heart rate and sleeping habits. I only wish the battery would live longer.
by Angela75 on 2020-09-13T17:00:00

So far, so good
Rating: 4
After much deliberation, I switched from a Fitbit to my Vivoactive 4S. And I am super impressed with Capture of my walking and running. Definitely is not as accurate with sleep. I wish (hint hint) I could store music through Rock my Run. But every other feature is remarkably excellent.
by LeighAnne on 2020-08-09T17:00:00

Having a hard time
Rating: 3
Can’t figure out how to use the activity items. Once I start a pool swim, for instance, I can’t figure out how to stop and save the activity. The check mark and x do not seem to respond when I press them. I have gone to the detailed instructions but they are not helpful, considering contacting Garmin by phone for some assistance
by Joyce C on 2020-09-01T17:00:00

Great except for a few things
Rating: 3
The sleep tracking doesn’t work right. I’ll sleep for 7 or eight hours and it says I slept for 10+. Also my calories I burn are different than Fitbit, not sure if it’s more accurate or less but it’s different. One more thing, I thought there would be a way to show people where I am so they can make sure I’m ok if I’m hiking and I haven’t found that either 🙁 I sort of feel like I should have just gotten a Fitbit
by Sara7111989 on 2020-08-29T17:00:00

Like the style but controls are clunky
Rating: 3
I just got this watch in the last week. I love the size and round face. The controls and shifting through programs is clunky... meaning take multiple steps. It's also difficult to do a running program and change your music playlist. I don't like that you have to pay for watch faces. The ones that they provide for free offers a lot to be desired. Fitbit had more options. Similar functionality to Fitbit alternatives... not sure yet that I like this watch more yet.
by NewToGarmin on 2020-09-15T17:00:00

All Features

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year1 Year
RechargeableYesYes
Case Thickness0.5 inches0.5 inches
Display ScreenYesYes
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless N
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Replaceable BatteryYes
Color DisplayYesYes
Model NumberFB503WTGY010-02172-21
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Global PositioningGPSGLONASS
Product Weight1.8 ounces1.41 ounces
Battery Capacity10 milliampere hours
Band ColorSilverWhite
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band TypeSportsStrap
Bluetooth VersionOther
Product Height0.5 inches1.57 inches
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable; 2 wristbands (S+L)
Product Depth10.1 inches0.5 inches
Battery TypeOtherLithium-ion
Color CategorySilverWhite
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Water ResistantYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Case ShapeOtherRound
Band MaterialOtherSilicone
NFC TechnologyYes
Screen Size29 millimeters27.9 millimeters
Built-In MicrophoneNo
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Dust ResistantYes
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Operating SystemOtherGarmin
Music PlayerYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Charging Interface(s)NoneUSB
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Alert TypeVibration
Data Plan RequiredNo
Mobile Payment Service SupportedFitbit PayGarmin Pay
Display TypeLCDMIP LCD
Usage Time96 hours
Maximum Wrist Size8.1 inches6.89 inches
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Band Width1.24 millimeters18 millimeters
Battery SizeNot Available
Touch ScreenYesYes
Case Width1.15 inches1.57 inches
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches4.33 inches
SeriesIonic
Case MaterialAluminumPolymer
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Model FamilyFitbit Ionic
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year1 Year
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
releaseSep 2017Sep 2020
ColorBlue gray/silver grayRose Gold With White Case And Silicone Band
Product NameIonic Smartwatchvívoactive 4S Smartwatch 40mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
BrandFitbitGarmin
FeaturesAlarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Calendar, Music Player, Scorecard
Size40 mm
Assembled Product Weight40.00 g
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H)1.57 x 1.57 x 0.50 Inches
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Case Size40 millimeters
Product Width1.57 inches
Clock DisplayYes
Mobile NotificationsYes
Screen MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen Resolution218 x 218
App CompatibleYes

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