Fitbit Versa
Score: 79/100
Garmin vívoactive 5 Ivory
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Garmin vívoactive 5 is a compact 1.2-inch AMOLED fitness smartwatch with long battery life and a rich health-tracking suite. Its trade-offs include the absence of solar charging and fewer ultra-premium features. Best suited for fitness enthusiasts who value battery endurance and a lightweight design.
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a mid-range health-focused smartwatch featuring a bright 1.58-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS, and a suite of fitness sensors. Its battery lasts up to six days but it lacks advanced medical sensors like ECG and has occasional heart-rate accuracy issues. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts who want solid GPS tracking without a premium price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
144 hours | 264 hoursbest | |
40.13 mmbest | 30.5 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 145 g | 36 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12 minutesbest | — |
20 | 30best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 145 g | 36 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 144 hours | 264 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (mm) | 40.13 mm | 30.5 mm |
Display Resolution | 336x336 | 390x390 |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Sports Modes | 20 | 30 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Versa 3 a solid value proposition for most fitness enthusiasts. Android Authority highlights its balanced battery life, reliable GPS and voice assistants, while DC Rainmaker applauds the upgraded PurePulse 2.0 sensor and added health metrics but flags heart-rate accuracy issues at high intensity. Mobile Mob praises the sharper AMOLED display and intuitive navigation, noting the device fills the gap between the budget Versa 2 and the more medical-focused Sense.
Everyday users consistently praise the Versa 3 for its dependable GPS that works without a phone, the long 5-7-day battery life, and the ease of tracking workouts with Active Zone Minutes. Common frustrations revolve around occasional heart-rate inaccuracies during vigorous activity and the limited third-party app ecosystem compared with full-featured smartwatches.
