Fitbit Versa vs. Garmin Instinct 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa and Garmin Instinct 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa vs. Garmin Instinct 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40.6 mm 45 mm
Height 40.6 mm 45 mm
Lenght 256 mm -
Depth 11 mm 14.5 mm
Weight 40 g 52 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Sensors Heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
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 PurePulse heart rate technology, GPS via mobile 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 Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective
Resolution - 176 x 176 pixels
Dimensions (WxH) - 23 mm x 23 mm
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Case Size - 45 mm
Case Shape Square Round
Case Details Silver aluminium | Marina blue | Mulberry | Rose gold aluminium | Rose gold | Black aluminium | Black | Gunmetal Graphite | Electric lime
BAND Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 135-230 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Lilac | Marina blue | Mulberry | Charcoal | Ruby red | Lavender | Grey | Peach | Periwinkle | Black | Charcoal black -
STORAGE Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Storage Capacity - 32 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa Garmin Instinct 2
Included Accessories Charging cradle, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging/data cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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