Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, gyro sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Approach S42
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Approach S42
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
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
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