Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 Ionic vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 38.6 mm -
Height 12.4 mm -
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm -
Weight 50 g -
Body Details - With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey -
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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