Fitbit Versa 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 2 and Garmin Instinct 2S. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 2S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40.5 mm 40 mm
Height 39.8 mm 40 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 40 g 42 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic 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
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music 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, calendar, SMS, social apps 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 FitBit Pay Garmin Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 156 x 156 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Copper rose | Carbon | Mist grey Deep orchid
BAND Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Band Type Band Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 112-180 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Emerald | Bordeaux | Black | Stone | Petal -
STORAGE Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
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 Versa 2 Garmin Instinct 2S
Included Accessories Charging cable, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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