Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin Approach S42. 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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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 | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 38.6 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | 12.4 mm | 43.4 mm |
Lenght | 256.5 mm | - |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 11.7 mm |
Weight | 50 g | 43 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | - |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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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, steps taken |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack | Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Metal |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Ink blue/ice grey | Black | White | Light sand |
STORAGE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |