Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 6S Solar and Fitbit Sense. 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

Garmin fēnix 6S Solar vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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 Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm 40.38 mm
Height 42 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 60 g -
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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, 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 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Power Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Back Metal -
Case Details Silver Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 108-182 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 6S Solar Fitbit Sense
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life 59 day(s) 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 6S Solar 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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