Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | - | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS 16 or later |
| Wearing Style | Wrist | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 34 mm | - |
| Lenght | 160 mm - 200 mm | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32 g |
| Body Material | - | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Colours | Black | Blue | Tangerine | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| Goal Setting | - | Yes |
| Features | Music remote handling | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display |
| Notifications | Missed calls, SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | LCD - monochrome | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | - | Sport band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Size | XL | Regular |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 198-226 mm | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | - | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 168 hours | 18 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Surge | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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