Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6
Critics score the Fitbit Inspire 3 85 and the Garmin Vivoactive 6 83 out of 100, from 14 and 16 professional reviews. 7 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher, 1 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Fitbit Inspire 3 3 points ahead.
Image: FitbitFitbit Inspire 3
Praised for: battery life (11 of 14), display (7 of 14), health tracking (7 of 14)
Criticised for: subscription costs (2 of 14), price (2 of 14)
The catch: No built-in GPS.
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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 Inspire 3 | Garmin Vivoactive 6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZDNET | 100 | 83est. | +17 |
| Android Central | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Business Insider | 85est. | 85est. | same |
| Digital Trends | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| Garage Gym Reviews | 85 | 85 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| Wareable | 83est. | 89est. | -6 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Fitbit Inspire 3 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 Inspire 3 or the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
Critics rate the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher: 85 against 83. 7 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher, 1 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher and 4 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Fitbit Inspire 3 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Fitbit Inspire 3 and the Garmin Vivoactive 6?
The Fitbit Inspire 3: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100. The Garmin Vivoactive 6: critics agree, scores from 78 to 89.