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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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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 | - | 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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | LCD - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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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 | - |