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Fitbit Surge vs Garmin Forerunner 220

Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch
Fitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220 Fitness Watch
Garmin Forerunner 220
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
The Garmin FR220 is the company’s latest mid-range (price-wise) running watch, which succeeds the older FR210 unit.  The FR210 carved out the mid-range niche, ahead of a slew of competitors that have followed in its footsteps.  But can Garmin jumpRead more
Garmin Forerunner 220 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Garmin Forerunner 220 is a very capable midpriced GPS watch for runners that syncs workouts with your smartphone.Read more
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User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Display

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Touchscreennono
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
  • Men's
  • Women's
Width1.34 in1.77 in
Depth1.34 in1.77 in
Weight1.55 oz1.44 oz

Design

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Black,Red
  • Violet,White
Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant
Waterproof depth550

Features

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Heart Rate MonitorBuilt-inno
Distance meteryesno
Calorie counteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Date displayyesyes
Display lightyesyes
Pedometeryesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Vibration alarmyesyes

Connectivity

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Bluetoothyesno
GPSyesyes

Power

Fitbit SurgeFitbit Surge
Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (running)5.0 h10.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)5.0 day42.0 day

Pros & Cons

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