Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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 Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
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 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 13.3 mm
Weight - 42 g
Body Material - Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Deep orchid
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 112-180 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
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