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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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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 |