Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker vs Garmin vivofit 4 Activity Tracker

Choose the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker if you want built-in GPS means no phone required for accurate route and pace tracking. Choose the Garm in vivofit 4 Activity Tracker if you'd rather have 1+ year battery life with no charging. Overall we rank the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Fitness Trackers Under $150 list.

The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker stands out because built-in GPS means no phone required for accurate route and pace tracking, while the Garm in vivofit 4 Activity Tracker stands out because 1+ year battery life with no charging. The trade-offs differ too: the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker's ma in caveat is that gPS running continuously cuts battery life to 5-6 hours from the rated 7 days, and the Garm in vivofit 4 Activity Tracker's is that no heart rate sensor.

For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Garm in vivofit 4 Activity Tracker instead if gPS running continuously cuts battery life to 5-6 hours from the rated 7 days is a deal-breaker for you.

The Garm in vivofit 4 Activity Tracker suits people who never want to charge a tracker, while the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker is best for running.