Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin Instinct 2 Solar. 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 | 45 mm |
| Height | 40.38 mm | 45 mm |
| Depth | 12.45 mm | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | - | 53 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart 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, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | 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 Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | - | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 45 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | Square | Round |
| Case Details | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel | Mist grey | Graphite |
| BAND | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | S/L | - |
| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | 135-230 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white | - |
| STORAGE | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 370 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 48 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Sense | Garmin Instinct 2 Solar |
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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 | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
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