Fitbit Surge vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge 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 Surge vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge 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 Wrist Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 34 mm 40.38 mm
Height - 40.38 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 12.45 mm
Body Material - Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
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, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Missed calls, SMS 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 Surge Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Type LCD - monochrome AMOLED - colour
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Case Shape - Square
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Life 168 hours 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID FitBit Pay
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 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
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