Garmin Instinct vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Fitbit Versa 4. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct vs. Fitbit Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
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, 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 40.5 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
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
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, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
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, 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 Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
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 Versa 4
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size - 40 mm
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 | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Strap Band
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 Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
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
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
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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