Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Forerunner 210
Design:
Fitbit Ionic
Design
A watch that is here to help you achieve your sporty goals and is designed to change your lifestyle. If you have a busy schedule and don’t find the time to work out to do any activity, this Fitbit Ionic is for you. It will help give guidance to reach your goals by providing some sports-based exercise challenges that will motivate you to work hard and complete them. It has an exclusive clock face and a signature band. With a unique Adidas coaching experience, one can avail of this in the Adidas edition. The material used for Fitbit Ionic is a durable elastomer that works great for sports watches. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
Fitbit Ionic
Specifications
Starting from the specifications, the display type of Fitbit Ionic is of LCD. The screen size is of 1.42 inch (36mm). The screen resolution is 348 x 250 along with a pixel density of 306ppi which is absolutely amazing for a sports watch. Equipped with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 it will keep the screen protected throughout the whole time. It also withholds the multi-touch. Fitbit Ionic is water resistant and can withhold the water depth up to 50 m. The watch band is replaceable and available in leather. The operating temperate range for Fitbit Ionic is from -4° to 113° F. The charge time is of 1 to 2 hours and can easily last up to four to five days. Read Full Specs
Garmin Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three weeks. Read Full Specs
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Ionic
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Ionic holds great tracking features, and the built-in GPS is the highlight of it. It has a heart rate monitor that continuously tracks and monitors your heart rate. There is also no need to press any buttons, it will automatically turn the GPS and will start tracking your stats in less than 2 to 5 minutes. It also has a step counter, which calculates the distance tracked, the calories burned and even the tracks the elevation crossed in a day. Also has a sleep tracker available to monitor the sleep type. Also has a multi-sports mode that shows various challenges and shows guided workouts so one can easily follow them and achieve their health goal. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Fitbit Ionic
Compatibility & Connectivity
One needs to install the Fitbit app first and then run it on their device after signing into the account. Once installed, only then users can enjoy the features Fitbit offers. Talking about compatibility, it’s compatible with almost all modern gadgets. . For iPhone users, it should be iOS 14 or above. For Android users, they will be needing android 8 or above to enjoy the features of Fitbit Ionic. It will automatically sync your data wirelessly because it’s equipped with Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth transmission is 4.0 and syncing range is up to 6.1 metres. Lastly, it also has call controls and provides notifications. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Ionic Pros
- Fitbit pay works great
- Water-resistant
- Battery last many days
- The user interface is good
- Fitbit coach for assistance
- Good music storage
Garmin Forerunner 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Fitbit Ionic Cones
- A controversial display design
- Fewer smartwatch functions
- Can’t respond to calls, texts, etc.
- Need a separate Fitbit charger for charging.
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive
Design:
Fitbit Ionic
Design
A watch that is here to help you achieve your sporty goals and is designed to change your lifestyle. If you have a busy schedule and don’t find the time to work out to do any activity, this Fitbit Ionic is for you. It will help give guidance to reach your goals by providing some sports-based exercise challenges that will motivate you to work hard and complete them. It has an exclusive clock face and a signature band. With a unique Adidas coaching experience, one can avail of this in the Adidas edition. The material used for Fitbit Ionic is a durable elastomer that works great for sports watches. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Fitbit Ionic
Specifications
Starting from the specifications, the display type of Fitbit Ionic is of LCD. The screen size is of 1.42 inch (36mm). The screen resolution is 348 x 250 along with a pixel density of 306ppi which is absolutely amazing for a sports watch. Equipped with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 it will keep the screen protected throughout the whole time. It also withholds the multi-touch. Fitbit Ionic is water resistant and can withhold the water depth up to 50 m. The watch band is replaceable and available in leather. The operating temperate range for Fitbit Ionic is from -4° to 113° F. The charge time is of 1 to 2 hours and can easily last up to four to five days. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three weeks. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Ionic
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Ionic holds great tracking features, and the built-in GPS is the highlight of it. It has a heart rate monitor that continuously tracks and monitors your heart rate. There is also no need to press any buttons, it will automatically turn the GPS and will start tracking your stats in less than 2 to 5 minutes. It also has a step counter, which calculates the distance tracked, the calories burned and even the tracks the elevation crossed in a day. Also has a sleep tracker available to monitor the sleep type. Also has a multi-sports mode that shows various challenges and shows guided workouts so one can easily follow them and achieve their health goal. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Ionic
Compatibility & Connectivity
One needs to install the Fitbit app first and then run it on their device after signing into the account. Once installed, only then users can enjoy the features Fitbit offers. Talking about compatibility, it’s compatible with almost all modern gadgets. . For iPhone users, it should be iOS 14 or above. For Android users, they will be needing android 8 or above to enjoy the features of Fitbit Ionic. It will automatically sync your data wirelessly because it’s equipped with Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth transmission is 4.0 and syncing range is up to 6.1 metres. Lastly, it also has call controls and provides notifications. Read More
Garmin Forerunner 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Ionic Pros
- Fitbit pay works great
- Water-resistant
- Battery last many days
- The user interface is good
- Fitbit coach for assistance
- Good music storage
Garmin Forerunner 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Fitbit Ionic Cones
- A controversial display design
- Fewer smartwatch functions
- Can’t respond to calls, texts, etc.
- Need a separate Fitbit charger for charging.
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive