Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Google Fitbit Air
Critics score the Garmin Vivoactive 6 83 and the Google Fitbit Air 84 out of 100, from 16 and 10 professional reviews. 7 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 3 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 2 points ahead.
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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Image: GoogleGoogle Fitbit Air
Praised for: battery life (3 of 10), health tracking (3 of 10), value for money (3 of 10)
Criticised for: subscription costs (3 of 10), software (2 of 10)
The catch: It has no screen or GPS, and the best coaching needs a subscription.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Garmin Vivoactive 6 | Google Fitbit Air | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 100 | -17 |
| Android Central | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| ZDNET | 83est. | 90 | -7 |
| WIRED | 80 | 80 | same |
| Wareable | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| NBC Select | 85est. | 77est. | +8 |
| TechRadar | 89est. | 80 | +9 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Garmin Vivoactive 6 minus the Google Fitbit Air. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 or the Google Fitbit Air?
Critics rate the Google Fitbit Air higher: 84 against 83. 7 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Garmin Vivoactive 6 higher, 3 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Vivoactive 6 and the Google Fitbit Air?
The Garmin Vivoactive 6: critics agree, scores from 78 to 89. The Google Fitbit Air: critics split, scores from 60 to 100.