Choosing between these two $95 fitness trackers means deciding what matters more to you: longer battery life and smartwatch teamwork, or a versatile multi-sport band with Bluetooth.
Both are brand new. The Amazfit Helio Strap is a black wristband tracker with more than seven days of battery life (described as up to 10 days in the product overview) and is designed to work with an Amazfit smartwatch and the Zepp App. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is a white S/M band with up to seven days of battery and multi-sport tracking capabilities.
Quick verdict: Want the longest runtime and GPS, plus a seamless link to an Amazfit watch? Pick the Helio Strap. Prefer a Garmin band with multi-sport modes and Bluetooth? Pick the Vivosmart 5.
| Product | Price | Battery | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Helio Strap | USD 95.00 | More Than 7 Days | GPS, sleep tracking, works with Amazfit watch and Zepp App |
| Garmin Vivosmart 5 | USD 95.00 | Up to 7 Days | Multi-sport, Bluetooth, calorie monitor |
Where the Amazfit Helio Strap stands out: Ten-day battery life (the listing says more than seven days), GPS, and its partnership with Amazfit smartwatches. It also tracks heart rate and sleep, and is rechargeable. The inclusion of GPS is a significant plus for outdoor workouts, though its most distinctive feature is built around the Amazfit ecosystem.
Where the Garmin Vivosmart 5 shines: Multi-sport tracking, built-in Bluetooth, and a calorie monitor. It also tracks average heart rate and has an alarm. In the white S/M size, it's a clean, compact option for everyday wear. With up to 7 days of battery, it easily covers a week of activity.
Amazfit Helio Strap Fitness Tracker - 10 Day Batt. No Subscription
At $95, the black Helio Strap is built for people who want a longer break between charges. Its battery is listed as more than seven days, with up to 10 days highlighted in the product description. When worn with a compatible Amazfit smartwatch, the two devices work together through the Zepp App to capture uninterrupted data, whether you have one on or both. It also includes GPS, a heart rate monitor, a sleep tracker, and a rechargeable battery, and it works with Android and iOS. The trade-off is that its most distinctive feature is designed around the Amazfit ecosystem, so it works best as part of that setup.
Garmin Vivosmart 5 Fitness Tracker BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED - white - Size S/M
The Vivosmart 5 is also $95 and arrives brand new and factory sealed in white with a small/medium band. It offers up to seven days of battery life and a suite of wellness metrics: heart rate, calories, multi-sport tracking, and Bluetooth. There's also an alarm and average heart rate monitoring. It syncs with iOS and Android. Its compact design and white finish give it a clean look for all-day wear. The shorter battery life compared to the Helio Strap means more frequent charging, so if you want the longest run between charges, the Helio Strap takes that edge. For runners who want GPS without a phone, the Helio Strap includes GPS; the Vivosmart 5, by contrast, focuses on Bluetooth-based connectivity and multi-sport tracking.
Final call: Choose the Amazfit Helio Strap if you own (or plan to own) an Amazfit smartwatch and want the longest battery plus GPS. Choose the Garmin Vivosmart 5 if you prefer a self-contained multi-sport tracker with Bluetooth and don't mind charging weekly.
