Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin vívoactive 4S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin vívoactive 4S. 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 vívoactive 4S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 40 mm
Height - 40 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 12.7 mm
Weight - 40 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery
Notifications Missed calls, SMS SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour
Resolution - 218 x 218 pixels
Screen Size - 1.1"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Slate stainless steeel
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 18 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 110-175 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Powder grey | White | Dust rose
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 15 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin vívoactive 4S
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
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