Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Venu and Fitbit Sense. 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 Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 43.2 mm | 40.38 mm |
Height | 43.2 mm | 40.38 mm |
Depth | 12.4 mm | 12.45 mm |
Weight | 46.3 g | - |
Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Stainless steel, aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
Colours | Black | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, electromagnetic compass, Pulse Ox sensor | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Music remote handling, find phone function, idle alert, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery | Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function |
Notifications | SMS, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps |
Vibrating Alert | - | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver | GPS/GLONASS receiver |
Payment Technology | Garmin Pay | FitBit Pay |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Case Shape | Round | Square |
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Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Back | Polymer | - |
Case Details | Black | Granite blue | Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel |
BAND | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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Band Size | - | S/L |
Band Width | 20 mm | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-190 mm | 140-220 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
Band Colour | Slate | Granite blue | Black | Light sand | Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white |
BATTERY | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s) Smartwatch with music mode - up to 7.5 hour(s) GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s) |
Typical usage - up to 6 days GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Venu | Fitbit Sense |
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Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) |
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Preloaded Software | Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ | FitBit Pay |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |