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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer | Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) |
DISPLAY | Fitbit Versa | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Type | LCD - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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Resolution | - | 240 x 240 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Versa | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Push buttons |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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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 |
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Band Type | Band | Band |
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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 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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BATTERY | Fitbit Versa | Garmin fēnix 5 Plus |
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Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cradle, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Charging cable |
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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 | - |