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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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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, 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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Silver |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging cable |
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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 | - |