Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Fitbit Sense 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2S and Fitbit Sense 2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Instinct 2S vs. Fitbit Sense 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 14 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40 mm 40.5 mm
Height 40 mm 40.5 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 12.3 mm
Weight 42 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, vibration motor, multipurpose electrical 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, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, active time, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, temperature, sleep quality score, blood glucose
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, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, Active Zone Minutes, HRV index, Sleep Score, Sleep Profile, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, all day body response tracking, cardio fitness score
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, applications, high and low heart rate, calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface 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
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective Colour
Resolution 156 x 156 pixels -
Dimensions (WxH) 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push button
CASE Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape Round Square
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Deep orchid Platinum aluminum
BAND Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 112-180 mm 129-175 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone -
Band Colour - Lunar white
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days
GPS mode - up to 5 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Recharge Time - 2 hours
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2S Fitbit Sense 2
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, wristband (158 - 209 mm)
Preloaded Software - Alarm, FitBit Pay
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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