Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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 fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 47 mm
Height 12.4 mm 47 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 50 g 86 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Steel, 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 fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Silver
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 163-249 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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