Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S 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 | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
Width | 34 mm | - |
Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 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 7S Solar |
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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 |
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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, 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 7S Solar |
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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 fēnix 7S Solar |
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Type | LCD - monochrome | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Case Size | - | 42 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Metal |
Case Details | - | Rose gold | Slate grey |
BAND | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Size | XL | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 108-182 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
Band Colour | - | Light sand | Black |
STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 168 hours | - |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Garmin fēnix 7S 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 | - |
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), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |