Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Forerunner 945
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 945
Design
Garmin Forerunner 945 is the new smartwatch that has it all. It is built for runners and athletes who want to have access to improved running features. It has various tracking features like the availability of GALILEO, GPS, and even GLONASS that will help users when they go for difficult tracking paths. The lens material of Garmin Forerunner 945 is made of corning Gorilla Glass. The bezel material is made by using the fiber reinforced polymer and the strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly elastic and highly durable. Available in three different colors i.e. black, blue, and white stone. 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 945
Specifications
The Forerunner 945 holds various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.2" (30.4 mm) in diameter. There is no touchscreen available in the Garmin Forerunner 945. The screen resolution is around 240 x 240 pixels which works great. The total weight of this product is around 50g which is lightweight and easy to carry. Also, it’s water-proof and therefore has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The watch band is replaceable and has a Gorilla Glass design for protection, the battery life of the product lasts around 2 weeks. And with GPS mode it lasts for up to 36 hours. 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 945
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that there is the availability including GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. Also, there is a wrist-based heart rate monitor that will monitor the heart rate and blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and tracks the distance, the elevation crossed and the steps taken in a day as well. It will also track the sleep of the user and take an account of calories burned and do weight tracking too. The multi-sports mode will help the user perform various challenges and activities. 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 945
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Forerunner 945 is compatible with both android and iPhone devices. It provides compatibility with Garmin maps as well. We can connect it to other devices wirelessly. Moreover, it is also found compatible with Windows or Mac. It also provides inclusive navigation when paired with these compatible devices. It also supports the ANT+ protocol for better connectivity by using low energy. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This also helps you to see the route you have traveled, and you can view the distance covered and activities summary as well. 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 945 Pros
- A vast variety of features.
- Customization is required.
- Battery life
- Light-weight
- Provide offline music support
- Accurate GPS
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 945 Cones
- Expensive
- Design is rugged
- Swim tracking is Glitchy sometimes
- Water-resistant
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 945
Design
Garmin Forerunner 945 is the new smartwatch that has it all. It is built for runners and athletes who want to have access to improved running features. It has various tracking features like the availability of GALILEO, GPS, and even GLONASS that will help users when they go for difficult tracking paths. The lens material of Garmin Forerunner 945 is made of corning Gorilla Glass. The bezel material is made by using the fiber reinforced polymer and the strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly elastic and highly durable. Available in three different colors i.e. black, blue, and white stone. 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 945
Specifications
The Forerunner 945 holds various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.2" (30.4 mm) in diameter. There is no touchscreen available in the Garmin Forerunner 945. The screen resolution is around 240 x 240 pixels which works great. The total weight of this product is around 50g which is lightweight and easy to carry. Also, it’s water-proof and therefore has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The watch band is replaceable and has a Gorilla Glass design for protection, the battery life of the product lasts around 2 weeks. And with GPS mode it lasts for up to 36 hours. 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 945
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that there is the availability including GPS, GALILEO, and GLONASS. There is a route tracker available that will track the route of the user. Also, there is a wrist-based heart rate monitor that will monitor the heart rate and blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and tracks the distance, the elevation crossed and the steps taken in a day as well. It will also track the sleep of the user and take an account of calories burned and do weight tracking too. The multi-sports mode will help the user perform various challenges and activities. 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 945
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin Forerunner 945 is compatible with both android and iPhone devices. It provides compatibility with Garmin maps as well. We can connect it to other devices wirelessly. Moreover, it is also found compatible with Windows or Mac. It also provides inclusive navigation when paired with these compatible devices. It also supports the ANT+ protocol for better connectivity by using low energy. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. This also helps you to see the route you have traveled, and you can view the distance covered and activities summary as well. 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 945 Pros
- A vast variety of features.
- Customization is required.
- Battery life
- Light-weight
- Provide offline music support
- Accurate GPS
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 945 Cones
- Expensive
- Design is rugged
- Swim tracking is Glitchy sometimes
- Water-resistant