Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Instinct

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct
Case Shape - Round
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
Band Type Band Strap
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
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
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
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