Garmin vivoactive 5
Fitbit Charge 6
Device Details
Activity Features
Activity Tracking: Monitors steps, calories, distance, heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen, stress tracking, GPS, energy levels, hydration, and women’s health. Tracks running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and more. Also has sports apps for workouts modes and guided exercises. Libre smart push notifications where the glucose reading mirrors the smartphone device
Water resistant: Yes
Activity Tracking: Monitors steps, calories, distance, heart rate, sleep tracking, blood oxygen, stress tracking, GPS, energy levels, hydration and women’s health, body battery, readiness for workouts Tracks running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and other multi-sport tracking. Also has sports apps for workouts modes and guided exercises. Allows creating and customizing workouts.
Performance metrics: Provides VO2 max, training effect, and recovery time.
Maps: Includes preloaded topographic maps.
Notifications Displays notifications from your phone.
Water resistant: Yes
Age
13+ years
13+ years
Battery
Up to 11 days of battery life
Up to 7 days
Brand
Garmin
Fitbit
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Compatible
Dexcom (G6 or G7)
Freestyle Libre
No
FSA/HSA Eligible
Possibly with Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN)
Possibly with Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
Model
vivoactive 5
Charge 6
Phone
Yes
Yes
Price (USD)
$299.99
$159.95