In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 3 and Garmin epix Gen 2. 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | - |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 40.48 mm | - |
Height | 40.48 mm | - |
Depth | 12.35 mm | - |
Body Details | - | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, breathing training function | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Payment Technology | FitBit Pay | Garmin Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 416 x 416 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.3" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
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Bezel | - | Passivated stainless steel |
Case Back | - | Steel |
Case Details | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium | Slate steel |
BAND | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S/L | - |
Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | 125-208 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive | - |
STORAGE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin epix Gen 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | - |
SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |