Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Fitbit Sense 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

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.5 mm
Height 42 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 15.4 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 65 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
Modes - 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format Find phone function, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Case Size 42 mm -
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details White | Rose gold | Silver Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 145-217 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour White | Black | Sea foam Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 7 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
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 Alarm, FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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