In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Fitbit Versa 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 | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Activity/Sport | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Width | 47 mm | 40.5 mm |
Height | 47 mm | 39.8 mm |
Depth | 15.8 mm | 12.2 mm |
Weight | 86 g | 40 g |
Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Sensors | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits | Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | - |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | - |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | FitBit Pay |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 240 x 240 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Case Size | 47 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | Silver | Copper rose | Carbon | Mist grey |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Width | 22 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 163-249 mm | - |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Emerald | Bordeaux | Black | Stone | Petal |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 12 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s) GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s) |
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Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus | Fitbit Versa 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging cable, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) |
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Preloaded Software | Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |