Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze and Garmin Instinct. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 42 mm | 45 mm |
Height | - | 45 mm |
Depth | - | 15.3 mm |
Weight | 44 g | 53 g |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 128 x 128 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Case Details | Gold | Gunmetal | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red |
BAND | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Band Type | Band | Strap |
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Band Size | S | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-170 mm | 132-224 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Elastomer | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam |
BATTERY | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Blaze | Garmin Instinct |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm | STR3AMUP! |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810G |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 10 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |