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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 365 days
  • Screen size: 0.61 inch

Garmin vívofit jr. 2 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.7

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

6.4

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

8.2

Battery

18.0%

5.8

Health

18.0%

6.5

Display

8.0%

3.8

Smart Features

8.0%

7.8

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity

4.0%

9.0

Design & Durability

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.7
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.6
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    Battery life

    25.0%

    9.4

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    1.6

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 is a durable, kid-focused fitness tracker featuring an 11mm x 11mm sunlight-visible color display (88 x 88 pixels) and a 5 ATM swim-friendly water rating. It operates on a user-replaceable CR1632 coin cell battery providing over one year of life, eliminating the need for charging. Key characteristics include activity and sleep tracking, an accelerometer for step counting, and a move bar to encourage movement. Its primary pros are the interactive, themed app adventures (Disney, Star Wars, Marvel) that unlock based on a 60-minute daily activity goal, alongside a parent-controlled chore and reward management system. However, notable cons include the lack of GPS and heart-rate monitoring, a relatively small screen that can be difficult for some children to read, and occasional app synchronization issues.

Technical Specifications of Garmin vívofit jr. 2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

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Sports & Navigation

20.0%

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Battery

18.0%

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Health

18.0%

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Display

8.0%

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Smart Features

8.0%

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App & Wellness

4.0%

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Connectivity

4.0%

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Design & Durability

6.7
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a technical score of 6.75 points, which is lower than 62.9% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.7
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.1% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support heart rate monitoring. 60.3% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support Resting heart rate. 48.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 33.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 26.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
no satellite positioning support.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support notifications. 73% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support vibration alerts. 84.2% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support call controls. 41.1% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Includes app-earned coins or rewards.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Move reminders supported.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support coaching. 33% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

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Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

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NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not have NFC. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

365 days
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 offers a battery life of 365 days which is longer than that of 95.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 4.5% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

140 mAh
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a battery capacity of 140 mAh which is higher than that of 59.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.4% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.61 inch
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a screen size of 0.61 inch which is smaller than that of 93.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.7% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

MIP
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 uses MIP display technology which is more advanced than that of 49% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 3.5% of fitness trackers.
Transflective memory-in-pixel display.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

88 x 88
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a screen resolution of 88x88 which is higher than that of 51.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is designed for kids. 98.1% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Explicit kids tracker line.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

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Garmin vívofit jr. 2 vs the average fitness tracker

  • 355 days longer battery life
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.365 days vs 10 days
  • Always-on display
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
    What it is: Screen remains visible continuously without turning off.
    When it matters: When you want to check time or key stats instantly without waking the screen first.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Color display
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
    What it is: Displays full color visuals.
    When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
    Via Garmin Express.
    What it is: Compatible with macOS devices.
    When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
  • 30% lighter
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17.5 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17.5 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.17.5 g vs 25 g
  • Water intake tracking
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
    Water intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Tracks daily water consumption.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • 29.8 mm lower height
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
    What it is: Vertical measurement of the device body.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.11 mm vs 40.8 mm
  • More child-focused design
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is designed for kids, while the average fitness tracker is not. 2.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
    Explicit kids tracker line.
    What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
    When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is designed for kids, while the average fitness tracker is not. 2.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
  • 355 days longer battery life
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (365 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • Removable battery
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
  • 27.3% larger battery capacity
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (140 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • Always-on display
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Color display
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
  • 30% lighter
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17.5 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 29.8 mm lower height
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • More child-focused design
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is designed for kids, while the average fitness tracker is not. 2.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
  • Water intake tracking
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Points-based system
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

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Connectivity
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace measurement
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No exercise tagging
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • No battery level indicator
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No rechargeable battery
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
    Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (88x88 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • 0.43 inch smaller screen size
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
  • No notifications
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No silent alarm
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No vibrating alerts
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • No calorie burn tracking
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support calorie burn tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 98.1% of fitness trackers support calorie burn tracking.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No BMI tracking
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • Ads in app
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
    What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
    When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
    What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
    When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (88x88 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (88x88 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.88x88 vs 194x368
  • No pace measurement
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
    What it is: Measures running or walking speed.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
    What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
    When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No exercise tagging
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
    What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 0.43 inch smaller screen size
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.0.61 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • No vibrating alerts
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
    What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
    When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: LOW

    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
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What customers like about Garmin vívofit jr. 2?

  • Extremely long battery life (1+ year) with no charging necessary
  • Swim-friendly and durable, making it ideal for active kids
  • App integration encourages activity by unlocking adventures, motivating kids
  • Helps parents manage chores and assign rewards, acting as a task tracker
  • Attractive, themed designs (Disney, Marvel, Star Wars) appeal to children

What customers dislike about Garmin vívofit jr. 2?

  • Small screen display can be difficult to read compared to modern trackers
  • Limited app data visibility, making it hard to track long-term trends
  • Syncing issues or data loss potential when upgrading phones, though server-side sync now exists
  • Screen can scratch easily with active play
  • No screen backlight, making it hard to read in the dark

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