Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin epix Gen 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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. Garmin epix Gen 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm -
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Body Details - With band: 76 g
Case only: 53 g
Body Material - Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Passivated stainless steel
Case Back - Steel
Case Details - Slate steel
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin epix Gen 2
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 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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