Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire. 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 fēnix 6 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
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 14.7 mm
Weight 50 g 60 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Fibre-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 fēnix 6 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, PacePro pace guidance, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Carbon grey DLC | Titanium
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | Ember orange | Titanium
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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