Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Garmin Instinct Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition and Garmin Instinct 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Garmin Instinct Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40.5 mm 45 mm
Height 39.8 mm 45 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 15.3 mm
Weight 40 g 53 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Colours - Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Modes - Stealth mode
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Type Colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 128 x 128 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Power Glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Type - Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Iron mist | Copper rose Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo
BAND Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 132-224 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Woven jacquard Silicone
Band Colour Charcoal | Navy Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 56 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Garmin Instinct Solar
Included Accessories - Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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