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Garmin 010-02172-21 vs Garmin 010-02174-41

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Title 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 BAndGarmin Legacy Hero Series, Marvel Captain America Inspired Premium Smartwatch, Includes a Captain America Inspired App Experience
Model Garmin
010-02172-21
Garmin
010-02174-41

Basic Info

Suggested Price $239.98$329.00
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Release Sep 2020Jun 2020

Overview

DescriptionMonitor 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.Express solidarity with Captain America through this special edition Garmin First Avenger smartwatch. The silver, midnight blue and brown leather elements and brushed stainless steel bezel is modeled after the superhero's vibranium shield, while the robust smart features let you stay connected wirelessly and make contactless payments. This Garmin First Avenger smartwatch features a long battery life of up to 8 days in smartwatch mode.
Top Features
  • 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
  • Legacy Hero series 45mm special edition Smartwatch inspired by Captain America
  • Includes premium materials influenced by your favorite Superhero, a full suite of smart features and a character inspired app experience
  • Features midnight blue, silver and brown leather elements and a brushed stainless steel bezel modeled after Captain America's vibranium shield. Display size - 1.3 inch (33.0 mm) diameter
  • Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode
  • Themed elements include first Avenger watch faces and goal animations Plus specially designed Garmin connect badges, avatars and insights to elevate the superhero experience
  • Packed with all the essential Smartwatch features, including fitness and wellness tracking tools, smart notifications (with Compatible smart phone), and Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (available for supported cards from participating banks)

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.3 (out of 215 reviews)4.7 (out of 7 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.7 (out of 29 reviews)5 (out of 3 reviews)
Latest Reviews

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

My first Garmin, very pleased!
Rating: 5
I am a huge Captain America fan and also training for my first marathon. I had a heck of a time FINDING this watch to buy it (the Garmin site kept giving me the runaround, saying it would be available by a certain time and then it never was), but eventually I bought it through an authorized Garmin seller and I am so very pleased with it. It's my first Garmin so I can't compare it to other products, but it seems to track everything I need (and more!) and I love that it's waterproof and the battery lasts a long time. And, of course, I love the Cap theming, which is what sold me on it in the first place. My only complaint is that I am a very small-wristed woman, so the watch looks huge on me and I have to wear it on the absolutely smallest band setting, and even then it could be a little tighter. This doesn't appear to affect the readings and of course it stays put when I start sweating (because it sticks to my skin), but seriously, Garmin - girls can be Captain America fans, too, and I wish this came in the smaller size! Overall, though, I am pleased with the performance and the look of this product.
by Ali-chan on 2019-12-28T16:00:00

Awesome watch
Rating: 5
This watch is a great fitness tracker and watch. The metrics tracking are great. Really digging the Captain America theme on it.
by Eeyoreharris on 2020-02-04T16:00:00

Great features
Rating: 5
The watch has great feature and the battery seems to last long than 8 days. All the feature are accurate and it works better than my last watch (garmin vivosport)
by Hpainkilla on 2020-01-05T16:00:00

Super Durable
Rating: 5
I love this watch I just wish the bezel was on here So you can go to different apps quicker while doing things. But battery keeps Going and very comfortable
by Rich88 on 2019-12-17T16:00:00

Looks and works great
Rating: 5
Stated to work out again and I love the way it tracks what I need to know to balance my day out
by Mani on 2020-02-19T16:00:00

Great tracking
Rating: 5
Bought this recently, i really love the style and as someone who works out a lot all the tracking and workout features are super helpful.
by Rakan on 2019-12-21T16:00:00

Good, could get/be better
Rating: 3
First off, it's a beautiful watch. I love the design elements. Honestly, that's what sold me on the watch. Creatively, it looks great. But it lacks as a Smartphone option. Screen looks a lot more pixelated than was shown in some promotional videos. Also, swiping is not as responsive as I'd like. It takes a good effort to swipe. Notifications for messages disappear and it's hard to reply at times because they disappear at times before you have a chance to Auto send a message back. Yeah, messaging back instead of being able to type anything or have a microphone to send a message back is not an option, so it's a little bit of limiting there. The app store is slim so maybe options for this watch will get better. Overall, a neat Fitness watch(a lot of measuring options, which personally don't care for) but as a techie, a lack luster smartwatch.
by Linkivige on 2019-11-15T16:00:00

All Features

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
releaseSep 2020Jun 2020
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Battery Strength IndicatorYesYes
Product Weight1.41 ounces1.78 ounces
Display TypeMIP LCDMIP LCD
Color DisplayYesYes
Case Size40 millimeters45 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYesYes
Product Width1.57 inches1.78 inches
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Interface(s)USBUSB
Touch ScreenYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year1 Year
Maximum Wrist Size6.89 inches
Clock DisplayYesYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
ColorRose Gold With White Case And Silicone BandMidnight Blue With Brown Leather Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Product Depth0.5 inches0.5 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless NWireless N
Minimum Wrist Size4.33 inches
Mobile NotificationsYesYes
Case MaterialPolymerPolymer
Case Thickness0.5 inches0.5 inches
Case Width1.57 inches1.78 inches
Screen MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYesYes
Screen Size27.9 millimeters33 millimeters
Band MaterialSiliconeLeather
Band TypeStrapStrap
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGarmin PayGarmin Pay
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Global PositioningGLONASSGLONASS
Color CategoryWhiteBlue
Model Number010-02172-21010-02174-41
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Product Height1.57 inches1.78 inches
Screen Resolution218 x 218260 x 260
Product Namevívoactive 4S Smartwatch 40mm Fiber-Reinforced PolymerLegacy Hero Series First Avenger Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width18 millimeters22 millimeters
Case ShapeRoundRound
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year1 Year
BrandGarminGarmin
Operating SystemGarminGarmin
App CompatibleYesYes
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorWhiteBrown
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Material of ItemStainless Steel
True ColorMidnight Blue
Smart Watch & Accessory TypeSmart Watch
Bluetooth CompatibleNo
Tracker OS CompatibilityiOS/Android
Series or CollectionLegacy Hero Series
NFC TechnologyYes

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