Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Approach S42

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Approach S42 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin Approach S42
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, gyro sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Approach S42
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Approach S42
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details - Gunmetal | Polished silver | Rose gold
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Approach S42
Band Type - Band
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
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Approach S42
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging/data 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 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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