Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Venu 2 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin Venu 2 Plus. 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 Venu 2 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 34 mm 43.6 mm
Height - 43.6 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 12.6 mm
Weight - 51 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Voice Controlled - Indirect
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details - Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 125-190 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 10 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
SAR Value - 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C 0 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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