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Garmin vívofit jr. 2 Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Battery life:365 daysScreen size:0.61 inchHeart rate monitor:noGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Garmin vívofit jr. 2 Review: Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 66% of fitness-trackers
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

20%

6.4

Sports & Navigation

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

6.3

Display

8%

3.6

Smart Features

8%

7.8

App & Wellness

4%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Design & Durability

▼Worse than 67% of fitness-trackers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £55

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Garmin vívofit jr. 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

20%

6.4

Sports & Navigation

20%

8.2

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

6.3

Display

8%

3.6

Smart Features

8%

7.8

App & Wellness

4%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Design & Durability

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 58.7% of fitness trackers.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Heart rate monitor
no
Heart rate monitor
no
▼ Worse than 60% of models
This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring. 60.3% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
no
Resting heart rate
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate. 47.9% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 35% of models
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 34.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 12.4% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
Blood oxygen sensor
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 25.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
Satellite systems supported
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker 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
no
GNSS bands supported
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
▼ Worse than 5% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
Acquires GPS faster
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
no
Notifications
no
▼ Worse than 73% of models
This fitness tracker does not support notifications. 73% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
no
Vibrating alerts
no
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This fitness tracker does not support vibration alerts. 84.2% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
Call control
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 41.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
Call answering
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
Calendar sync
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.3% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
Activity reports
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
Goal setting
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
Achievements
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
Inactivity alerts
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 23.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
no
Coaching
no
▼ Worse than 34% of models
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 34% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 22% of models
Market range: <8 m – >23 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 63.4% of fitness trackers.
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 13% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
Wi-Fi version
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
365 days
Battery life
365 days
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker 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
N/A
Battery life in training mode
N/A
Battery life in power-saving mode
N/A
Battery capacity
140 mAh
Battery capacity
140 mAh
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 140 mAh which is higher than that of 58.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.3% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
0.61 inch
Screen size
0.61 inch
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker 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
MIP
Display type
MIP
▲ Better than 49% of models
This fitness tracker uses MIP display technology which is more advanced than that of 48.7% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 3.6% of fitness trackers.
Transflective memory-in-pixel display.
Screen resolution
88x 88
Screen resolution
88x 88
▲ Better than 51% of models
This fitness tracker 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
147 ppi
Pixel density
147 ppi
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 147 ppi which is lower than that of 89.8% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
Hybrid design
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
yes
Designed for kids
yes
★ Better than 98% of models
This fitness tracker is designed for kids. 98.1% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Explicit kids tracker line.
Replaceable watch band
yes
Replaceable watch band
yes
▲ Better than 26% of models
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 25.6% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
19 mm
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Garmin vívofit jr. 2 vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSports & NavigationBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart FeaturesDesign & DurabilityApp & Wellness
  • 355 days longer battery life
    Battery life
    365 days
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker 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
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.7% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 30% lighter
    Thickness
    17.5 g mm
    ▲ Better than 47% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker 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
  • Mac OS X compatible
    Compatible with Mac OS X
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 28.8% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
    Via Garmin Express.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • 29.8 mm lower height
    Height
    11 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This fitness tracker 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
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This fitness tracker is designed for kids, while the average fitness tracker is not. 2.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
    Explicit kids tracker line.
  • 355 days longer battery life
    Battery life
    365 days
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 27.3% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    140 mAh
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
    This fitness tracker 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.
    140 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This fitness tracker has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
    Uses a user-replaceable coin-cell battery.
  • Always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.7% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    Compatible with Mac OS X
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 28.8% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
    Via Garmin Express.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    N. of physical buttons
    1
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • 30% lighter
    Thickness
    17.5 g mm
    ▲ Better than 47% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 29.8 mm lower height
    Height
    11 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This fitness tracker 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
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This fitness tracker is designed for kids, while the average fitness tracker is not. 2.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
    Explicit kids tracker line.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Points-based system
    Points-based system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
    Uses reward coins.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Heart rate monitor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 52% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    88 x 88
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This fitness tracker 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
    Measures pace
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.7% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Notifications
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No exercise tagging
    Exercise tagging
    no
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 0.43 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    0.61 inch
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 40% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    147 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (147 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    147 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • 5.07x less popular
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Garmin vívofit jr. 2 has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.64 vs 7.9).
    7.64 vs 7.92
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Heart rate monitor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 87.2% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This fitness tracker 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
    Screen resolution
    88 x 88
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 0.43 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    0.61 inch
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker 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
  • 40% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    147 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (147 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    147 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • No notifications
    Notifications
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No silent alarm
    Silent alarm
    no
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No vibrating alerts
    Vibrating alerts
    no
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This fitness tracker 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
    Min operating temperature
    -10 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <-20 °C – >5 °C
    This fitness tracker 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.
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • No calorie burn tracking
    Calorie burn tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    This fitness tracker 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
    Compatible with smart scales
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 68.1% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No BMI tracking
    BMI tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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