Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct Solar and Fitbit Versa 4. 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 Versa 4 |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, fishing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, hunting, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding | - |
| 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 | 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | Pipeline | Tidal blue | Cloudbreak | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, thermometre, altimeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor |
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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, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score |
| 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, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, 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 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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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 Versa 4 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Square |
| Case Details | Graphite | Black | Moss | Flame red | Sunburst | Lichen camo | Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | Up to 209 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 | Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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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) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct Solar | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet |
| 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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