Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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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 | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 70 g Case only: 47 g |
Body Material | - | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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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 |
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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 Sapphire |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Sapphire glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Case Back | - | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Black titanium | White titanium |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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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 Sapphire |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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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 Sapphire |
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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 | - |
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 |