Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin Approach S42. 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 | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Golf |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | 43.4 mm |
Height | - | 43.4 mm |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Depth | - | 11.7 mm |
Weight | - | 43 g |
Protection | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro sensor |
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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, steps taken |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling | Find phone function, sunlight readable, Bluetooth Smart technology, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TruSwing, weather information, 42000+ preloaded courses |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS | Calendar, incoming calls, applications |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Size | XL | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 125-202 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Black | White | Light sand |
STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | 10 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days GPS mode - up to 15 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin Approach S42 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Charging/data cable |
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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 | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |