In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin epix Gen 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.
| GENERAL | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| 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 | - | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | 40.38 mm | - |
| Height | 40.38 mm | - |
| Depth | 12.45 mm | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, aluminium | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | FitBit Pay | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | - | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Case Shape | Square | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Steel |
| Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel | Slate steel |
| BAND | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | S/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | 125-208 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white | - |
| STORAGE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Sense | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
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