Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fēnix 6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fēnix 6. 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. Garmin fēnix 6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm -
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Body Details - Case only: 57 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, music playback control, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Missed calls, SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch buttons
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours 48 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Clock, Silent alarm, Track Log, Caller Name ID Garmin 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 - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
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