Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →| Fitbit Sense | Garmin Forerunner 965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $199★ | $599 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 26g★ | 53g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 5ATM |
| Battery | 6 days | 23 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | bad | superseded |
| Deals advice | good | clearance |
| 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.
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$436 vs $809 over 3 years · no required subscription.
23 days vs 6 days battery.
7 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 →Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
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