Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition and Fitbit Sense. 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

Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 47 mm 40.38 mm
Height 47 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 15.1 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 62 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 260 x 260 pixels -
Screen Size 1.3" -
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Case Size 47 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Black | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium carbon grey DLC Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-208 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Slate grey | Whitestone Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life 80 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 48 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 80 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 93 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 36 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 40 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 28 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 36 days
GPS with Music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6 Pro Solar Edition Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
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