Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Fitbit Sense | Garmin Fenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $199★ | $999 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 26g★ | 53g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 6 days | 16 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2022 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | bad | good★ |
| Deals advice | good★ | neutral |
| Next model | — | — |
The EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor tracks physiological stress throughout the day — a feature absent from most competitors at this price.
Comes with Fitbit Premium for advanced sleep analysis, HRV trends, stress management scores, and personalised health insights.
Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, Sense 2 pairs with any smartphone and runs 6 days before charging.
Double the map storage of the Fenix 8, with 50% more RAM and 30% faster map panning for routable built-in maps.
AMOLED on every Fenix 9, with up to 29 days on the 51mm. The Fenix 9 Pro Solar reaches up to 57 days with solar charging for trips where charging is impossible.
Stamina zones, expanded rucking with adjustable pack weight, and indoor rowing metrics join Garmin's existing training analytics, plus a 40m dive rating.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$436 vs $1209 over 3 years.
16 days vs 6 days battery.
11 sensors.
26g.
Health-conscious users on any platform who want continuous stress monitoring (EDA sensor), ECG, and Fitbit's deep wellness coaching — without paying Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch prices. Particularly strong for iPhone users who want serious health tracking at under $250.
Full details →Expedition athletes, adventure racers, triathletes, mountaineers, and divers who need the most capable and durable GPS watch Garmin makes. Also for anyone who wants Garmin's best — full stop.
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