Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm -
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate grey
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging 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 - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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