Garmin's Vivoactive HR is more hardcore than Fitbit's Surge
Garmin makes over 25 different fitness wearables that range from $99 to as high as $699. You can say this for Garmin-confusing as that lineup can be, the company has made a device for everyone .
Chroma display is easy to read in sunlight; Can track multiple sports and activities; including swimming; skiing; and stand-up paddle-boarding; Built-in heart rate monitor is always-on and doesn't suck up a lot of battery life; Built-in GPS is super-fast and seamless to use
Garmin Connect has a lot of information and options which can make navigating it and completing simply tasks confusing; App takes a long time to start producing personal insights; The Vivoactive HR could get lost in the shuffle amidst all the other devices competing at this price point