Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Fitbit Sense. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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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 | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
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 | 14.2 mm | 12.45 mm |
Weight | 60 g | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | 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 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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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 | Power Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Case Size | 42 mm | - |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Metal | - |
Case Details | Silver | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 108-182 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Black | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
STORAGE | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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BATTERY | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 59 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin fēnix 6S Solar | Fitbit Sense |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |