Garmin’s Vivosmart 4 combines pulse-ox and a week of battery life for $129
Garmin gave its Vivosmart activity tracker a big overhaul ahead of IFA 2018. The new $129 Vivosmart 4 not only looks very different from last year's Vivosmart 3, but it also includes a sensor that (until now) was only available on Garmin's most expensive wearables: a pulse oximeter.
The Vivoactive 3 was a breath of fresh air compared to its Vivoactive HR predecessor, and now the Vivosmart 4 breathes new life into the "smart" series. It's thinner and lighter than the Vivosmart 3, and it's noticeably more stylish thanks to its metallic accents and less bulky design. You still can't change out the bands on this device, but it does come in a few different colors.
The Vivosmart devices have always prioritized value for money-often, they haven't been the most attractive or slim bands, but they stuff a bunch of important fitness-tracker and smartwatch features into their tiny frames. Attractiveness isn't sacrificed as much anymore with the Vivosmart 4, so those who care about style can get it along with all the other smart features they want.
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