Fitbit Surge vs Garmin Fenix

Garmin Fenix
Design

Garmin Fenix is a summer hit wristband that is made for athletes and people who enjoy hiking or running adventures. This product is the perfect band for summer as Garmin’s introduced it in their line of ultra-running products. Also, known to be as ABC which stands for altimeter, barometer, and compass. Some people gave it the name of Suunto ambit killer. It can withstand the toughest outdoor situations and also has a fancy look to it. Users can pair it with their outfits. With chemically strengthened glass, it proves quite durable. It's available in Black color. Read More

Garmin Fenix
Specifications

Garmin Fenix has a display type of a transflective monochrome LCD which works great even in bright sunlight. It has a display size of 1.2" (3.1 cm) in diameter. The resolution of Garmin Fenix is around 70 x 70 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 2.9 oz. Also, it's waterproof and therefore can withstand the depth of up to 5ATM. Users can use this product in areas where there are water bodies. The maximum operating temperature range is from -20º to 45ºC. The battery type used is rechargeable lithium-ion. The battery life of this product is up to 50 hrs. with GPS and works for 2 weeks with the sensor’s mode on. Read More

Garmin Fenix
Activity Tracking:

There are many tracking features like the availability of GPS. The barometric altitude can be calculated very well. It has a route tracker and provides the navigation log track and even a guide about the navigation routes. Gamin Fenix features a heart rate monitor, user can view the heart rate data on the heart rate widget as the device uses the heart rate data. It will keep a track of the distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed in a day. With the multi-sport mode available, users can perform various challenges and keep a record of the activities done. Read More

Garmin Fenix
Compatibility & Connectivity

Garmin Fenix is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth technology in order to be compatible with phones. There is a phone connectivity feature available and therefore users can then pair it by using the application Garmin connect. Users can use the Garmin Connect application to pair their phones with the watch. The phone should be in the range of 10m from the watch. there is no availability of syncing wirelessly using WIFI. Although, there is no call control option. There is no built camera function available that can capture any pictures. Read More

Garmin Fenix Pros

• GPS shows precise and accurate information
• Barometric altitude is a great addition
• Provide geocaching in hiking and provide navigation
• Pretty customizable
• Good battery life
• Features an external temperature sensor

Garmin Fenix Cones

• Running features sometimes get disturbed
• The battery gets consumed in the map
• Has many bugs
• The software platform is a bit inconstant.