Fitbit Charge 2
Score: 78/100
Garmin Vívоactive 5
Score: 82/100Rankings
Garmin's vívoactive 5 is a mid-range smartwatch featuring a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display, extensive health sensors and up to 11 days of battery life. It omits ECG and dual-frequency GPS, limiting its appeal to serious athletes. Targets fitness enthusiasts who value a rich health suite and music storage without premium navigation features.
The Fitbit Charge 2 delivers continuous PurePulse heart-rate monitoring, 4-day battery life, and water resistance up to 50 m, complemented by phone-connected GPS. Its limitations include a small tap-activated OLED display and lack of built-in GPS or SpO₂ monitoring. Ideal for users seeking a reliable, brand-trusted tracker for basic fitness and sleep tracking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 264 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 31.8 gbest | 36 g |
0.72 in | 1.2 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 4 days hours | 264 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 31.8 g | 36 g |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 0.72 in | 1.2 in |
Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
Resolution (px) | 128x72 px | 390x390 px |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Built‑in GPS | false | true |
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Professional reviewers commend the Charge 2 for its surprisingly accurate heart-rate tracking that aligns with chest-strap references, its comprehensive suite of fitness and sleep features, and its solid 4-day battery life.
Everyday users value the 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, comfortable small blue band, auto-sleep and exercise detection, and the long battery that minimizes charging.
Professional reviewers describe the vívoactive 5 as a well-rounded health-focused smartwatch, applauding its bright AMOLED display, impressive 11-day battery life, and comprehensive suite of health tools like Body Battery and Sleep Coach. They note the inclusion of wheelchair-specific modes as a strong accessibility point, but criticize the absence of a barometric altimeter, ECG, and dual-frequency GPS, which limits its appeal to serious athletes seeking precise elevation data.
Everyday users consistently praise the long battery life, vivid display, and intuitive health insights, especially Body Battery and sleep tracking. While overall sentiment is positive, a few users express disappointment over missing advanced GPS and altitude features, and the lack of disclosed weight creates some uncertainty about comfort.
