Fitbit Sense vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Sense and Garmin fenix 5X. 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 Sense vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later iOS, Android
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 40.38 mm -
Height 40.38 mm -
Depth 12.45 mm -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG Distance, 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, breathing training function Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size - 51 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel Slate grey
BAND Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white Black
STORAGE Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity - 12 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Sense Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L) Charging cable
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
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