Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 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 | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| 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, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking | 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 |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, 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, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | 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, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp | 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 | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23 mm x 23 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push button |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Case Shape | Round | Square |
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| Bezel | Fibre-reinforced polymer | - |
| Case Back | - | Aluminium |
| Case Details | Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red | Platinum aluminum |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Band Type | Strap | 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 | Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Lunar white |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Sense 2 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| 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) |
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
| Recharge Time | - | 2 hours |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Instinct | 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 | STR3AMUP! | Alarm, 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 | 2-year warranty |
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