Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar
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 955 Solar
Design
Garmin forerunner 955 solar is an upgrade for the smartwatch Forerunner 955 as it features solar charging. There are various other features that the forerunner equips like the availability of a touchscreen and the battery life has improved as well. This makes it great for athletes as it's a tough watch that works great even in extreme weather conditions. The lens material of the product is made by using corning Gorilla Glass. The bezel material IS also made by using Fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. Garmin Forerunner 955 solar is available in two pretty colors i.e. Black and whitestone. 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 955 Solar
Specifications
There are various specifications that the forerunner 955 solar holds like the screen size of Garmin Forerunner 955 solar is around 1.3”. It has the availability of a touchscreen. The screen resolution is around 260 x 260 pixels which work amazingly and look great. Also, it’s waterproof and therefore has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The watch band is replaceable and therefore can be changed as per the preference of the user. For protection, there is a Gorilla Glass version that will help protect the screen. The battery life of products lasts for up to 80 hours and with solar it will last for 110 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 955 Solar
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the GARMIN Forerunner 955 solar holds like the availability of GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO. It has a route tracker available which will help in tracing the steps back of the user. There is a wrist-based heart rate monitor available as well that will help monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It will also detect the activities automatically as the distance traveled, the elevation crossed and the steps taken in a day. It also tracks the sleep of the user and calculates how many calories are burned in a day. With multi-sports mode, one can 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 955 Solar
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin forerunner 955 solars are found compatible with both android and iOS users. 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 and connects the 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 955 Solar Pros
- Battery life is amazing
- Accurate GPS tracking
- Solar charging
- Touchscreen
- 5 button navigation
- New fitness features
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 955 Solar Cones
- Expensive
- Touchscreen feels unnecessary
- Identical with the other forerunners
- Garmin Pay band support is limited.
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 955 Solar
Design
Garmin forerunner 955 solar is an upgrade for the smartwatch Forerunner 955 as it features solar charging. There are various other features that the forerunner equips like the availability of a touchscreen and the battery life has improved as well. This makes it great for athletes as it's a tough watch that works great even in extreme weather conditions. The lens material of the product is made by using corning Gorilla Glass. The bezel material IS also made by using Fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is durable and long-lasting. Garmin Forerunner 955 solar is available in two pretty colors i.e. Black and whitestone. 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 955 Solar
Specifications
There are various specifications that the forerunner 955 solar holds like the screen size of Garmin Forerunner 955 solar is around 1.3”. It has the availability of a touchscreen. The screen resolution is around 260 x 260 pixels which work amazingly and look great. Also, it’s waterproof and therefore has a depth rating of up to 5ATM. The watch band is replaceable and therefore can be changed as per the preference of the user. For protection, there is a Gorilla Glass version that will help protect the screen. The battery life of products lasts for up to 80 hours and with solar it will last for 110 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 955 Solar
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the GARMIN Forerunner 955 solar holds like the availability of GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO. It has a route tracker available which will help in tracing the steps back of the user. There is a wrist-based heart rate monitor available as well that will help monitor the blood oxygenation levels. It will also detect the activities automatically as the distance traveled, the elevation crossed and the steps taken in a day. It also tracks the sleep of the user and calculates how many calories are burned in a day. With multi-sports mode, one can 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 955 Solar
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin forerunner 955 solars are found compatible with both android and iOS users. 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 and connects the 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 955 Solar Pros
- Battery life is amazing
- Accurate GPS tracking
- Solar charging
- Touchscreen
- 5 button navigation
- New fitness features
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 955 Solar Cones
- Expensive
- Touchscreen feels unnecessary
- Identical with the other forerunners
- Garmin Pay band support is limited.