Fitbit Ionic vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Ionic vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 38.6 mm 40.38 mm
Height 12.4 mm 40.38 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 50 g -
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Case Shape - Square
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 4 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software - FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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