Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Fitbit Sense 2. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct Solar vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Solar 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 Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 40.5 mm
Height 45 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 53 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis 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 Stealth mode 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, night vision compatibility, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing 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 SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
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 - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Power Glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Case Shape Round Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Orchid | Graphite camo Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 56 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 24 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 54 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 56 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 38 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Solar Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Alarm, FitBit Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD-810 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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