Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music
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Fitbit Ionic
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Garmin Vivoactive 4 - 4.5 / 5
Design
Measures: 45.1 x 45.1 x 12.8mm Size options: 40mm and 44mm Stainless steel bezel 5 ATM waterproofing Weighs: 50.5g
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Versatile tracking
- Tracks sleep, tiredness and stress GPS and motion tracking for exercise
Basic smarts
- Notification mirroring, for iOS and Android Reflective 40mm or 44mm LCD screen 260 x 260 resolution Offline music and Garmin Pay
Running/Performance
GPS + GLONASS tracking Coaching plans/workout animations Up to 8 days battery in smartwatch use
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To recap
By taking a lot of what’s great about the more expensive Fenix and Forerunner devices and compressing that into a compact and far more affordable device, the Vivoactive 4 will be the perfect fitness tracker for many, without breaking the bank.
