Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Blaze and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Blaze vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 42 mm 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth - 15.4 mm
Weight 44 g 65 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, sweatproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
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, inactivity alert, 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, dual grid coordinates format
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 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Gold | Gunmetal White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-170 mm 145-217 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Elastomer Silicone
Band Colour Slim pink | Black | Blue | Plum White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 day(s) 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Blaze Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data 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 1-year warranty
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