Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Venu

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin Venu. 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 Venu Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
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 43.2 mm
Height 12.4 mm 43.2 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 12.4 mm
Weight 50 g 46.3 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey Black
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 390 x 390 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black | Granite blue
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-190 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 4 day(s) 5 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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