Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
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 silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material - Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
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, temperature
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, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, 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 fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type - Vented bracelet
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Butterfly
Band Material - Titanium
Band Colour - Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Silicon wristband, 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 - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 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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