In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin Instinct 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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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 | 45 mm |
Height | 12.4 mm | 45 mm |
Lenght | 256.5 mm | - |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 14.5 mm |
Weight | 50 g | 52 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 Instinct 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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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, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 176 x 176 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Case Size | - | 45 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | Silver grey aluminium | Graphite | Electric lime |
BAND | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Band Type | Sport band | Band |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-230 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | Ink blue/ice grey | - |
STORAGE | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 4 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Ionic | Garmin Instinct 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |