Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fēnix 6S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Fitbit Surge and Garmin fēnix 6S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Surge vs. Garmin fēnix 6S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Wearing Style Wrist Watch style
Width 34 mm 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Lenght 160 mm - 200 mm -
Depth - 13.8 mm
Weight - 44 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours Black | Blue | Tangerine -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart 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, blood oxygen saturation
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling Bluetooth Smart technology, store & play music
Notifications Missed calls, SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Type LCD - monochrome Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 20.88 mm x 24.36 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Silver
BAND Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Band Type - Band
Band Size XL -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 198-226 mm -
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - White | Black
STORAGE Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
RAM Size - 64 MB
BATTERY Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Life 168 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Surge Garmin fēnix 6S
Included Accessories USB charging cable, wireless sync dongle Charging/data cable
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 - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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