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★ | 56g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 10ATM★ |
| Battery | 6 days | 18 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2022 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Cycle advice | bad | bad |
| Deals advice | good | good |
| Next model | — | Garmin Fenix 9 (H2 2026) |
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.
First Fenix to include a speaker — enabling phone calls, Bluetooth audio, and voice prompts directly from the watch.
AMOLED for the best display at 18 days. Solar MIP for up to 48+ days in expedition conditions where charging is impossible.
EN13319 dive mode (up to 40m), MIL-STD-810 shock resistance, and TopoActive maps covering 100+ countries — the most capable outdoor watch in Garmin's lineup.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$436 vs $1209 over 3 years · no required subscription.
18 days vs 6 days battery.
11 sensors.
26g · no required subscription.
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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