Fitbit Ionic vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). 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 Ionic vs. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 38.6 mm 33.3 mm
Height 12.4 mm 38.6 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 50 g 26.7 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Anodised aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type LCD - colour OLED - colour
Resolution - 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Space grey aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Band Type Sport band Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Black | White | Fog | Pink sand | Grey
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 8 GB
CPU Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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