Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS 17 or later |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 31.9 g |
Body Material | - | 100% recycled aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Band Type | - | Sport band |
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Band Size | XL | M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 150-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue |
STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 GB |
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CPU | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID | GymKit |
Compliant Standards | Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2978 |