Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 3 and Garmin Instinct 2S. 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 | 40 mm |
Height | 40.48 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 12.35 mm | 13.3 mm |
Weight | - | 42 g |
Body Material | Aluminium | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, 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 | Music remote handling, breathing training function | 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 | 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 Instinct 2S |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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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 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Case Shape | Square | Round |
Case Details | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium | Deep orchid |
BAND | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | S/L | - |
Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-220 mm | 112-180 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 Instinct 2S |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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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 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 | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Versa 3 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |