Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin Approach S42. 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 Sense vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 40.38 mm 43.4 mm
Height 40.38 mm 43.4 mm
Depth 12.45 mm 11.7 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape Square Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 125-202 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white Black | White | Light sand
STORAGE Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hours
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Sense Garmin Approach S42
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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