Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire and Fitbit Sense. 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 6S Sapphire vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.38 mm
Height 42 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 13.8 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 44 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music, PacePro pace guidance Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Rose gold-tone | Carbon grey DLC Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Powder grey | Black | Heathered black Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Sapphire Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software - 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 -
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