Fitbit Ionic vs Garmin Venu - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's check out the differences between the two Wearable Fitbit Ionic* and Garmin Venu* in detail.
Display
You'll get a display with both devices. Here, both Wearable have an integrated color display. In both cases, there is a touch display. The Fitbit Ionic has a bigger display with 1,40 ". The diameter of the Venu counts 1,20 ". The always-on display is only featured with the Venu.
Waterproof
Both, the Ionic, as well as the Venu are waterproof, and have no further difference in this feature. Both Wearable can be used under water in depths of up to 50 m. The two devices can even track and record your swimming lanes.
Battery
The battery of both products lasts the same with 5 days. With the GPS running, your battery won't last as long. the Fitbit Ionic battery with GPS on lasts longer with 10,0 hours. With the Garmin Venu its battery runtime is reduced to 20,0 hours.
GPS
Both Wearable feature an integrated GPS. This will provide you with a higher accuracy than your smartphone's GPS. This is generally also called Connected GPS. the Venu uses the GALILEO technology for more accurate positioning. GLONASS is only supported with the Ionic.
Heart Rate Monitor
A fitness watch without a heart rate monitor is basically useless and not advisable to buy. That's because your heart rate is one of the key elements of different calculations. For example, many devices without a heart rate monitor claim to count your calories burned too. That number will hardly be right without having access to your heart rate.
Comparing the Fitbit Ionic and the Garmin Venu, both devices offer the heart rate monitor function and score in our books. On top of that, both will monitor your heart rate 24/7. Some devices only do that when you press a button, which is practically speaking rather useless.
Measured values
Both devices come with the feature of tracking and recording how many floors you've walked. Generally, this means that the altitude differences get calculated and presented to you. Unfortunately, in many cases these numbers can be rather inaccurate.
Both Wearable offer you the possibility to record your sleep time. A sleep analysis can also be done, but only with the Fitbit Ionic. The Venu does not have this feature.
With the Garmin Venu the data is stored up to 8 days.
Smarct functions
Getting call, text, or other notifications is a feature that both tools have. Often times, this feature is only possible with an Android device. iOS user can be left behind on this. With the Venu you also have the option to send QuickReplies with the device.
The feature of being led through your training while you're working the machine is offered with the the Fitbit Ionic and the Garmin Venu.
Contactless payment
Contactless payment is a highly useful and more in demand than ever technology. Many Wearable already offer it. Being able to do this from your wrist is even more convenient than using your smartphone or a credit card. the Fitbit Ionic and the Garmin Venu both offer this useful feature. With the Ionic, Fitbit Pay is being used. The Venu works with Garmin Pay.