Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6
Critics score the Fitbit Charge 6 82 and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 83 out of 100, from 15 and 16 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher, 3 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Garmin Vivoactive 6 2 points ahead.
Image: GoogleFitbit Charge 6
Praised for: health tracking (11 of 15), battery life (5 of 15), value for money (4 of 15)
Criticised for: software (2 of 15)
The catch: Some features need Fitbit Premium.
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Image: GarminGarmin Vivoactive 6
Praised for: health tracking (10 of 16), battery life (9 of 16), design (5 of 16)
Criticised for: software (4 of 16), battery life (3 of 16), subscription costs (2 of 16)
The catch: Missing a barometer and some sensors.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Fitbit Charge 6 | Garmin Vivoactive 6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRED | 70 | 80 | -10 |
| Business Insider | 83est. | 85est. | -2 |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 85est. | -2 |
| Garage Gym Reviews | 85 | 85 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| The Independent | 83est. | 80 | +3 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Fitbit Charge 6 minus the Garmin Vivoactive 6. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
Critics rate the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher: 83 against 82. 6 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher, 3 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Garmin Vivoactive 6 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Fitbit Charge 6: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Garmin Vivoactive 6: critics agree, scores from 78 to 89.