Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Fitbit Versa 3. 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 | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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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 | 40.48 mm |
| Height | 45 mm | 40.48 mm |
| Depth | 15.3 mm | 12.35 mm |
| Weight | 53 g | - |
| Body Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Aluminium |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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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 |
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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, sleep stages, 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 | Music remote handling, 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 Versa 3 |
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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 Versa 3 |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| 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 3 |
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| Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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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 | Soft gold aluminium | Black aluminium |
| BAND | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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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 | Thistle | Black | Midnight | Pink clay | Olive |
| BATTERY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 3 |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Versa 3 |
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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 | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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