Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 47 mm
Height - 47 mm
Depth - 15.8 mm
Weight 44 g 86 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, HR zones, PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, changeable frame Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal Silver
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Elastomer Silicone
Band Colour Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum Black
STORAGE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 10 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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