Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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 Instinct 2S Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 40 mm
Height 40.38 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.45 mm 13.3 mm
Weight - 43 g
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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
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 2S Solar
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20 mm x 20 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel Neo tropic
BAND Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white -
STORAGE Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
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 21 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Sense Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
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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