Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
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: 98 mm
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
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
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
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) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Slate grey
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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