Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Square Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Sense Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Sapphire
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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