Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 45 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth - 14.5 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 2 Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
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, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal Mist grey | Graphite
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Elastomer Silicone
Band Colour Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum -
STORAGE Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Blaze Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm -
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 -
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