Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Fitbit Versa 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5S Plus vs. Fitbit Versa 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Versa 3
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Versa 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - 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 Versa 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Versa 3
Case Size 42 mm -
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
Band Type Band Band
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
Storage Capacity 16 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Fitbit Versa 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
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 -
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