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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push button |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Case Back | - | Aluminium |
Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Platinum aluminum |
BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
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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 |