Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin Venu 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin Venu 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 Venu 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 45.4 mm
Height 12.4 mm 45.4 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 50 g 49 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 -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black | Granite blue
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 135-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | Granite blue
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Battery Life 4 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 12 days
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin Venu 2
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards - FCC
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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