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.
GENERAL | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor |
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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, 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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | 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 4 |
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Type | Touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Instinct | Fitbit Versa 4 |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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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 |
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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) |
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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm) |
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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 |