Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Fitbit Sense. 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 | Fitbit Sense |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | - |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 45 mm | 40.38 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 40.38 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 12.45 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function |
| Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
| 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 | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Case Shape | Round | Square |
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| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | - | S/L |
| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 132-224 mm | 140-220 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s) UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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| Preloaded Software | STR3AMUP! | FitBit Pay |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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