Fitbit Versa vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android, Windows Phone iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 40.6 mm 47 mm
Height 40.6 mm 47 mm
Lenght 256 mm -
Depth 11 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 40 g 86 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, sleep stages, menstrual cycle Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features PurePulse heart rate technology, GPS via mobile Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size - 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape Square Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Silver aluminium | Marina blue | Mulberry | Rose gold aluminium | Rose gold | Black aluminium | Black | Gunmetal Silver
BAND Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Size S/L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-220 mm 163-249 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour White | Lilac | Marina blue | Mulberry | Charcoal | Ruby red | Lavender | Grey | Peach | Periwinkle | Black | Charcoal black Black
STORAGE Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Charging cradle, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) Charging cable
Preloaded Software - Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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