Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Fitbit Versa 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Fitbit Versa 4. 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 Instinct 2 vs. Fitbit Versa 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 10 or later, iOS 13.4 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm 40.5 mm
Height 45 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 14.5 mm 11.2 mm
Weight 52 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor, vibration motor
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, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), breathing rate, sleep quality score
Modes - 40+ sports modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection Find phone function, VO2 max, Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring, HR zones, automatic exercise recognition, smart Wake-Up, Active Zone Minutes, guided breathing session, Always-on display, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, 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 - Alexa built-in
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Case Size 45 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime Copper rose | Graphite | Platinum
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm Up to 209 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Pink sand | Black | Waterfall blue
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Fitbit Versa 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (129 - 175 mm), wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Google Maps, FitBit Pay, Google Wallet
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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