Fitbit Surge vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Surge vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 34 mm 33.3 mm
Height - 38.6 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 11.4 mm
Weight - 26.7 g
Body Material - Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type LCD - monochrome OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details - Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
CPU Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 18 hours
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID -
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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