Fitbit Sense vs Garmin Instinct 2
Design:
Fitbit Sense
Design
The sense Fitbit is here to sense and manage all your stress away. With the innovative EDA sensor, it will manage stress steadily. Similarly, with the ECG app on this smartwatch, it will also track your heart health. Available in three colors i.e. Sage Grey / Silver Stainless Steel Carbon, Graphite Stainless, Steel Lunar White / Soft Gold Stainless Steel. With a lasting battery of almost six days above, it will help keep track of your health through its 20 goal-based exercises, where one can choose the activity, and Fitbit sense will be there tracking your stats during the workout and all the way. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Design
Garmin instinct 2 is the GPS smartwatch that not only has good features but has a good price too. Known for its ABC feature (altitude, barometer, and compass) this means a good hike is guaranteed. These amazing features make it a great piece for people who want to track their fitness, sleep, and navigation. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The bezel material used is fiber-reinforced polymer along with the case material is also made of fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly durable and has a long-lasting life. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. graphite and electric lime. 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 Sense
Specifications
Sense holds a lot of specifications as the screen size is 1.58in with an OLED display. The case size is about 4.5 mm with a thickness of 12.35 mm. The weight of this smartwatch is about 45.39 g which makes it very easy to wear. It’s water resistant and can resist up to 50 meters because of its IP68 sensor. The watch band is replaceable and therefore one can use various bands to match according to their fashion statement. The battery timing is about six days and above and takes less than 2 hrs to charge fully. Read Full Specs
Garmin Instinct 2
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm). Although, there is no touchscreen available, and has a display resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. This resolution is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 52g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 10 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 30 hours with GPS and without GPS it can last up to 70 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 Sense
Activity Tracking:
With a built-in GPS, the sense is there to guide you throughout your whole journey so you won’t get lost anywhere. With a route tracker and a heart rate monitor, it calculates breathing rate and active zone minutes. It also calculates the calories burned and keeps a chart of cardio fitness scores. Also, tracks distance, and the number of steps taken in a day. The floors one climbed in a day which automatically calculate. It also keeps track of food and water intake, but one needs to add it manually. It also helps keep a track of healthy menstrual cycle, by keeping a track of ovulation and will also discover the pattern in your cycles. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking 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 Sense
Compatibility & Connectivity
Fitbit Sence provides a lot of connectivity options with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, a speaker, and even a mic. It's compatible with most devices than be it android or iPhone An account creation is a must after installing and setting up the smartwatch because it’s there where all your health data will be sent to. It supports Wi-Fi and can automatically sync the records as well. It's compatible with iPhone, Android, and MAC OS X. iPhone users need to have iOS 14 or above to get Fitbit to function properly. For Android users, it needs android OS 8 higher or above. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin instinct 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Sense Pros
- Holds an easy-to-read display
- Has a good sleep tracker
- Very simple and easy to use, a user-friendly device
- The display is all touch, with no buttons.
- Swappable watchbands
- Features a lot of tracking options i.e. heart rate, exercise, water intake, ECG, etc.
Garmin Instinct 2 Pros
- GPS tracking is excellent
- Good battery life
- HR sensor is updated
- Health snapshot
- Garmin pay
- Garmin Connect
Fitbit Sense Cones
- Sometimes watch can be tricky to put on.
- One cannot make customized texts and phone calls.
- Sometimes stats take a while to load
- The screen is a bit fragile.
Garmin Instinct 2 Cones
- Maps aren’t displayed
- Less sport type features
- On-board music unavailability
- Fewer smartwatch features
Design:
Fitbit Sense
Design
The sense Fitbit is here to sense and manage all your stress away. With the innovative EDA sensor, it will manage stress steadily. Similarly, with the ECG app on this smartwatch, it will also track your heart health. Available in three colors i.e. Sage Grey / Silver Stainless Steel Carbon, Graphite Stainless, Steel Lunar White / Soft Gold Stainless Steel. With a lasting battery of almost six days above, it will help keep track of your health through its 20 goal-based exercises, where one can choose the activity, and Fitbit sense will be there tracking your stats during the workout and all the way. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Design
Garmin instinct 2 is the GPS smartwatch that not only has good features but has a good price too. Known for its ABC feature (altitude, barometer, and compass) this means a good hike is guaranteed. These amazing features make it a great piece for people who want to track their fitness, sleep, and navigation. The lens material is made of chemically strengthened glass. The bezel material used is fiber-reinforced polymer along with the case material is also made of fiber-reinforced polymer. The strap material is made of silicone which is incredibly durable and has a long-lasting life. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. graphite and electric lime. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
Fitbit Sense
Specifications
Sense holds a lot of specifications as the screen size is 1.58in with an OLED display. The case size is about 4.5 mm with a thickness of 12.35 mm. The weight of this smartwatch is about 45.39 g which makes it very easy to wear. It’s water resistant and can resist up to 50 meters because of its IP68 sensor. The watch band is replaceable and therefore one can use various bands to match according to their fashion statement. The battery timing is about six days and above and takes less than 2 hrs to charge fully. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Specifications
There are various specifications that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the screen size of the product is 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm). Although, there is no touchscreen available, and has a display resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. This resolution is quite an improvement in this model. The weight of this product is around 52g. Also, it’s waterproof and has water resistance up to 10 ATM. The watch band is replaceable and can be changed based on the user's needs. The battery life of the product lasts around 30 hours with GPS and without GPS it can last up to 70 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 Sense
Activity Tracking:
With a built-in GPS, the sense is there to guide you throughout your whole journey so you won’t get lost anywhere. With a route tracker and a heart rate monitor, it calculates breathing rate and active zone minutes. It also calculates the calories burned and keeps a chart of cardio fitness scores. Also, tracks distance, and the number of steps taken in a day. The floors one climbed in a day which automatically calculate. It also keeps track of food and water intake, but one needs to add it manually. It also helps keep a track of healthy menstrual cycle, by keeping a track of ovulation and will also discover the pattern in your cycles. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Activity Tracking:
There are various tracking features that the Garmin instinct 2 holds like the availability of GPS. It has a route tracker available. There is a heart rate tracker available which will track a 24-hour heart rate along with the blood oxygenation level. It will track various fitness features such as the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. There is a cadence sensor available that will track the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help track the sleep. The multi-sports mode is present that will help perform various challenges and tracking 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 Sense
Compatibility & Connectivity
Fitbit Sence provides a lot of connectivity options with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, a speaker, and even a mic. It's compatible with most devices than be it android or iPhone An account creation is a must after installing and setting up the smartwatch because it’s there where all your health data will be sent to. It supports Wi-Fi and can automatically sync the records as well. It's compatible with iPhone, Android, and MAC OS X. iPhone users need to have iOS 14 or above to get Fitbit to function properly. For Android users, it needs android OS 8 higher or above. Read More
Garmin Instinct 2
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin instinct 2 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are call control options so user can answer their calls using a smartwatch using Bluetooth technology. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone sidewise. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Sense Pros
- Holds an easy-to-read display
- Has a good sleep tracker
- Very simple and easy to use, a user-friendly device
- The display is all touch, with no buttons.
- Swappable watchbands
- Features a lot of tracking options i.e. heart rate, exercise, water intake, ECG, etc.
Garmin Instinct 2 Pros
- GPS tracking is excellent
- Good battery life
- HR sensor is updated
- Health snapshot
- Garmin pay
- Garmin Connect
Fitbit Sense Cones
- Sometimes watch can be tricky to put on.
- One cannot make customized texts and phone calls.
- Sometimes stats take a while to load
- The screen is a bit fragile.
Garmin Instinct 2 Cones
- Maps aren’t displayed
- Less sport type features
- On-board music unavailability
- Fewer smartwatch features