Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic 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 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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Instinct 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Sport band Band
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
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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