Fitbit Surge vs. Fitbit Ionic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Fitbit Ionic. 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 Surge vs. Fitbit Ionic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android, Windows Phone
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 38.6 mm
Height - 12.4 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm 256.5 mm
Depth - 12.4 mm
Weight - 50 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine Charcoal, smoke grey | Burnt orange, slate blue | Blue grey, silver grey
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, active time
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling PurePulse heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, SmartTrack
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Type LCD - monochrome LCD - colour
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Case Details - Silver grey aluminium
BAND Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Band Colour - Ink blue/ice grey
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 168 hours 4 day(s)
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Fitbit Ionic
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID -
Compliant Standards Directive 1999/5/EC, FCC Part 15, R&TTE, Nordic Ecolabel, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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