In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fēnix 6 Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 | - | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | 47 mm |
Height | - | 47 mm |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Depth | - | 15.1 mm |
Weight | - | 85 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
Notifications | Missed calls, SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 260 x 260 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Silver |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 |
Band Colour | - | Black |
STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 64 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | 80 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 6 Solar |
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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 | Garmin Pay |
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 | - |