In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5S Plus and Fitbit Versa 3. 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 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 42 mm | 40.48 mm |
Height | 42 mm | 40.48 mm |
Depth | 15.4 mm | 12.35 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 Versa 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor |
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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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
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 | Music remote handling, breathing training function |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
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 | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) | - |
DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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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 | Sapphire glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Crystal Type | Domed sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | White | Rose gold | Silver | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 145-217 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | White | Black | Sea foam | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 5S Plus | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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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 | - | -20 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |