Fitbit Ionic vs. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Ionic and Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition. 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. Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 38.6 mm 47 mm
Height 12.4 mm 47 mm
Lenght 256.5 mm -
Depth 12.4 mm 15.1 mm
Weight 50 g 62 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey -
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Power Glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Silver grey aluminium Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC
BAND Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Band Type Sport band Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour Ink blue/ice grey Slate grey | Whitestone
STORAGE Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 80 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Ionic Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Garmin Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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