This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Fitbit Edge.
Full details →| Fitbit Charge | Garmin Fenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $120★ | $999 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 15g★ | 53g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 7 days | 16 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2023 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | neutral |
| Next model | — | — |
Full ECG, electrodermal activity stress sensing, SpO2, and continuous heart rate in a tracker thinner than most smartwatches.
Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet NFC payments, and YouTube Music controls — more useful on-device apps than any previous Charge.
7 days of typical use, dropping to around 30 minutes per GPS workout session before needing a charge.
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.
$357 vs $1209 over 3 years.
16 days vs 7 days battery.
11 sensors.
15g.
Anyone who wants serious health and fitness tracking without the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch. Works with both Android and iPhone, making it the most accessible Fitbit tracker in the lineup.
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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