Garmin Instinct vs. Fitbit Versa 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Fitbit Versa 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Fitbit Versa 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
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
Width 45 mm 40.5 mm
Height 45 mm 39.8 mm
Depth 15.3 mm 12.2 mm
Weight 53 g 40 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Anodised aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart 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, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle
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 Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
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 -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red Copper rose | Carbon | Mist grey
BAND Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Emerald | Bordeaux | Black | Stone | Petal
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
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)
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Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, wristband (Large), wristband (Small)
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! FitBit Pay
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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