Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin Venu 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin Venu 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 Venu 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, ski, cycling, hiking, indoor running, indoor cycling, pool swimming, yoga, snowboarding, stepper, strength training, cardio training, treadmill, elliptical, rower, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, indoor climbing
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 40.4 mm
Height - 40.4 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 12.1 mm
Weight - 38.2 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 2S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, thermometre, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, respiratory rate, menstrual cycle, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, alarm, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, music playback control, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
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 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Silver stainless steel
Case Details - Light gold | Mist grey | Graphite | White
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 110-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Light sand | Mist grey | White
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours 11 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 19 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 11 days
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin Venu 2S
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle 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 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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