Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Fitbit Sense 2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct 2S | 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 | 40 mm | 40.5 mm |
Height | 40 mm | 40.5 mm |
Depth | 13.3 mm | 12.3 mm |
Weight | 42 g | - |
Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, 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, 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, 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection | 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 | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | 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 Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
---|
DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Colour |
---|---|---|
Resolution | 156 x 156 pixels | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm | - |
Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Type | Push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push button |
---|
CASE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Case Size | 40 mm | - |
---|---|---|
Case Shape | Round | Square |
Case Back | - | Aluminium |
Case Details | Deep orchid | Platinum aluminum |
BAND | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Band Type | Band | Band |
---|---|---|
Band Size | - | S |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 112-180 mm | 129-175 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | - |
Band Colour | - | Lunar white |
STORAGE | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Storage Capacity | 32 MB | - |
---|
BATTERY | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
---|---|---|
Battery Life | - | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
Recharge Time | - | 2 hours |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct 2S | Fitbit Sense 2 |
---|
Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
---|---|---|
Preloaded Software | - | Alarm, FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |