Fitbit Ionic vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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 Ionic vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 38.6 mm -
Height 12.4 mm -
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type LCD - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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