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Fitbit FB504GMBK vs Garmin Instinct Solar

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Title Fitbit Versa Smart Watch, Black/Black Aluminium, One Size (S & L Bands Included)Garmin Instinct Solar, Solar-Powered Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch, Built-in Sports Apps and Health Monitoring, Dark Blue (010-02293-11)
Model Fitbit
FB504GMBK
Garmin
Instinct Solar

Basic Info

Suggested Price $173.97$383.88
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Release Mar 2018Aug 2020

Overview

DescriptionExceed your health goals with help from this Fitbit Versa smart watch. The black aluminum tech accessory looks great with any outfit, especially since you can swap its face, and it lets you get notifications from your smartphone. This Fitbit Versa smart watch is water-resistant for use in a variety of conditions, and it includes a heart rate monitor.Do what you love, longer with Instinct Solar. This rugged GPS smartwatch boasts solar charging — giving incredible battery life in smartwatch and Expedition modes while outdoors. Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress, estimated sleep and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition) — which helps give you a better understanding of your health and wellness. Get more out of the sports you love with preloaded activity profiles such as running, biking, swimming and more. Smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) at the wrist keep you connected to what matters. Multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) help you track wherever your adventures take you.
Top Features
  • Includes all Versa Lite Edition features plus: store and play 300 plus songs, utilize on screen workouts that play on your wrist and coach you through every move and track swim laps and floors climbed
  • Track your all day activity, 24/7 heart rate, & sleep stages, all with a 4 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors), charge time (0 to 100 percent): two hours. Slim, comfortable design with a lightweight, anodized aluminum watch body
  • Use 15 plus exercise modes like run or swim (Fitbit versa is water resistant to 50 meters, we do not recommend wearing charge 3 in a hot tub or sauna.) To record workouts and connect to Smartphone GPS for more precise real time pace & distance
  • Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and get called, calendar, text, and app alerts. Syncing range - up to 30 feet
  • Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby. Plus send quick replies on android only. Operating temperature 10 to 60 degrees celsius
  • Automatically track select sports & workouts with smarttrack and use female health tracking in the fitbit app to log periods, symptoms and more
  • Radio transceiver: bluetooth 4.0. Compatible with iphone, android & windows phones
  • Vastly extended battery life through solar charging
  • Rugged GPS watch is water-rated to 100 meters and constructed to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance
  • Built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
  • Track your activities for running, biking, swimming, strength and more
  • Help understand your health and wellness better with all-day health monitoring and Pulse Ox (this is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
  • Monitor how your body uses energy by tracking heart rate, stress and sleep estimates with Body Battery energy monitoring

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.9 (out of 417 reviews)4.6 (out of 63 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 5537 reviews)4.8 (out of 18 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Fitbit Versa comfort
Rating: 5
I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She absolutely loves it. She lives the pink color and she said the band is so soft and comfortable she wears it to Zumba and has no issue. She likes the size and comfort of wearing it. She like being able to see her heart rate and her favorite APP so far is the Relax App. She has had it for a few weeks now and has had no issues. She's still exploring the Apps and functions. I'm very happy with the purchase and the fact that she loves.
by smithdebsue on 2018-07-21T17:00:00

Excellent Smart Watch
Rating: 5
I bought this watch for Christmas and I love it. All features are as describe, easy to use and I also bought extra bands and accessories to match my wardrobe. The only down fall is that I'm not getting a low battery warning and battery does not last 4 days. 3 days batterylife max. I highly recommend it.
by Versa on 2019-01-08T16:00:00

Loving my Versa
Rating: 5
I love my Fitbit Versa. It was easy to set up and I've had zero problems. I never realized how little I actually move. No wonder I gained weight. If you can't get a notification to come up, research how to turn it on. I'm very happy with mine. I'm getting 4 plus days of battery life. It charges quickly. I love that I can download free clock faces from the Fitbit app. Looking forward to buying new snazzy bands.
by wscbrown on 2018-12-01T16:00:00

My first Fitbit
Rating: 5
Used some Christmas money and got a great deal at Sam's Club. Nice features and links to my Samsung phone.
by Diane on 2018-12-30T16:00:00

Great smartwatch!
Rating: 4
I love everything about my Fitbit!! It would be better if you could actually talk on it though, especially for the price! Other than that it does everything it says it does, plus more! Really great product!
by Alucia on 2020-03-10T17:00:00

Keeps me on track!
Rating: 4
I purchased this Fitbit as a recommendation from my cardiologist. I wanted to keep track of my resting HR as well as my high points in the day, and I'm thrilled I can see all the data via the app and my watch itself. I appreciate the ability to link it with other apps like Myfitnesspal and Strava. Oh and of course my Starbucks card! It's the little things, ya know! I am also more mindful of my steps now, and I can see active minutes. The watch faces are customizable via the app, and so are a number of cool widgets like a little torch light, a weather app, a water reminder, and music. The possibilities are great with this Versa, and my only one complaint is the battery life after a while. I still get a solid 4 days with bits of play time but I expected it to be a tad more as the manufacturer stated 7 days on purchase. Not a deal breaker, I just have to charge it while sleeping and that interrupts my sleep insights, another super cool feature! All in all I'd highly recommend it. I've never owned a Garmin or Apple Watch for any sort of comparison, but this does exactly what I needed it to at a fraction of competitions price points. Great company, great customer service!
by StephP85 on 2019-11-22T16:00:00


Rating: 4
Good. The only thing bad is that when you move your arm and youre not Walking it counts as a step! When I wake up in the morning I have steps on my watch after sleeping! Like 39!
by Lalala on 2020-09-10T17:00:00

Not User Friendly
Rating: 3
Love the idea of the watch but I cant get it to perform like it promises. For example, you can customize quick responses to text messages in the Fitbit app but I have not figured out how to respond to a text yet. Also, it took me two days to figure out how to enable my watch to receive text message notifications. I have updated both my iPhone and Versa, went to the Fitbit community for help as well as read the online instruction booklet. Not user friendly.
by Steph on 2020-07-22T17:00:00

Do Not Buy
Rating: 2
Had for 1 year screen went totally blank. Warranty was up no rep!pavement not did they help very common problem with this watch. For as much as they cost they should last more then a year.. Do.. Not... Buy...b
by angelic on 2020-07-23T17:00:00

Buy with caution
Rating: 1
I purchased this fitbit in Feb 2019, by October the heart rate sensor stopped working and it wouldn't hold a charge for more than 8hrs. Fitbit replaced it because it was still under warranty. By April 2020, I had the same issue but warranty was expired so I sent it to Square trade (bought $22 coverage for 3yrs). Square trade "fixed" it but I received it back and it wouldn't charge, I sent it back again and they returned it fixed but only lasted 4months. Now square trade will not accept it again as cost of parts and fixing has exceeded original cost of the item. I have had Fitbit flex and Charge 2 both lasting 2 years. The versa has been my worst and last fitbit purchase. One of my coworker also has a versa that lasted only about a year.
by Consumer411 on 2020-08-29T17:00:00

Sturdy, functional, fully featured
Rating: 5
I switched from a Fenix 5 Plus... mainly for these reasons: - Solar-Charging - Underwater Heartrate - Pulse-Ox - Monochrome Display I could have upgraded to the newer fenix 6 pro solar to get most of these features above, but the Instinct Solar has, in my opinion a few advantages: - price... lets face it, technology evolves and in two years you probably want the newer model ... the fenix for that is a tad too expensive. - Monochrome Display... the thing offers a far better readability in adverse light conditions in comparison to the colour model in my opinion - larger 100% Solar panel ... You loose the VO2Max... which I truly don't understand why (garmin, if you're listening, SW-Update please - please add VO2max to the Instinct) You loose the full maps... the maps on the fenix are cool - but I don't use them that much, so this wasn't a huge deal. The menus structure and overall interface design on the Instinct is excellent... I think if you're looking for an affordable, rugged, well designed and extremely versatile sports/smart-watch and like the "G-shock" styling - the Instinct is hard to pass on.
by D-G1 on 2020-08-24T17:00:00

Great watch overall!
Rating: 5
Very happy I went with the instinct solar! Battery life is amazing. Coming from the Apple Watch I was concerned but it does all I need it to do plus I don't need to charge daily. Personally for work outs, and hiking/running the Garmin Connect app is amazing.
by Deke23 on 2020-08-10T17:00:00

Great watch!
Rating: 5
Love this watch. Only had it for a short amount of time but so far getting a really positive first impression. Very comfortable and intuitive to use. Setup was easy and it paired with my inreach mini. The connect app is fun to look at on my iPhone to review the data from each day. Looking forward to taking this watch on adventures!
by Cojacks on 2020-08-13T17:00:00

Insane battery
Rating: 5
I have tried a lot of smartwatches and was using wearOS watch to track activities for a while. I hated that the daily routine of charging the watch. Getting instinct solar was a game-changer. I charge my watch about once in two weeks with about 30 mins of GPS usage daily. I have been following Garmin Coach 10k plan which is super fun. I rarely take the watch off. It's super light so it is not annoying to sleep with. Love this watch.
by sem.udit on 2020-08-09T17:00:00

Lots of information
Rating: 5
Had it for about 2 weeks now and it makes accessing health data easy. I'm not yet saying it will replace a cycling computer, but not far off. Battery life is better than most competitors from what I can tell. The ergonomics of its buttons takes some getting used to, but that's also due to its broad capabilities.
by lesdunham on 2020-08-10T17:00:00

I Am Very Pleased with my New Instinct Solar
Rating: 5
I have had two different FitBit watches and the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy 2 Watch. The Instinct Solar is my favorite. I like that it is easy to read in all conditions. I am particularly pleased that with the accuracy and consistency of the heartrate monitor, which is quite important to me. I also like that I can turn off the things I have no interest in using like text notifications and phone calls. I just use the watch as a watch and a fitness tracker that is it. That is all I want. The battery life is terrific. I don't know what the maximum life is, but it is way over a week. It has been over a week since I charged it last and it is reading that I have 11 days left.
by aktrout on 2020-08-09T17:00:00

Great battery life
Rating: 4
I love the watch. Had it for one week and still cannot believe the things it can do. The apps that go with it a really good as well. I would give it a 5 str rating except for the manual which does not appear to be up to date with the watch. Some things I just cannot figure out how to get them operating properly. I recommend this watch.
by Orangie on 2020-09-14T17:00:00

Mostly Perfect, Except For One Flaw
Rating: 4
I love many things about the Instinct Solar, but my 51 year old eyes HATE the small and, for me, useless round window on the face. I wish Garmin would ditch it in lieu of something more customize-able. There is simply no data field I can put in there that I can use. That said, I basically LOVE everything else about it. The battery life is awesome, and navigation is easy. It's nearly perfect, but I'm simply not going to run with readers on so that I can see the tiny data field.
by krusty505 on 2020-08-21T17:00:00

Wonder watch!
Rating: 4
I wore another watch (Timex) for many years. In the last year the need arose for a watch to also measure heart rate and steps. I looked at an Apple Watch but it is only partially waterproof, and only has a short time between battery recharging. My new Garmin Instinct Solar can hold a charge for up to 27 days. It was a no brain decision.
by Will80 on 2020-08-10T17:00:00

HR Monitor Died In Less Than A Month
Rating: 1
I've faithfully used an old school Garmin since 2011 and was excited to take my training to the next level with the ability to customize workouts, and monitor my heart rate. Worked well for about 3 weeks, and then I started noticing inconsistent readings during my past couple of runs. I was aware that wrist HRM can be accurate for an entire run, but take time to adjust during quick fluctuations of running intensity. Was just about to order a chest HRM to get that level of accuracy with my interval training when I noticed the wrist HRM just stopped working altogether. I checked the manual, double-checked my settings, recharged the watch, and even reset the system. Sorry to have to return this, but if the HRM doesn't work then defeats the main purpose of having this watch.
by Noe777 on 2020-09-13T17:00:00

All Features

Other display featuresWirelessWireless
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
GPSTrue
Connectivity technologiesBluetooth
Batteries1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
DepartmentMensUnisex-adult
Date First AvailableMarch 7, 2018July 8, 2020
Item model numberFB504GMBK010-02293-11
Item Weight11.4 ounces5.6 ounces
Wireless communication technologiesBluetooth, nfc
Included ComponentsFitbit VersaInstinct Solar; Charging/data cable; Documentation
ColourBlackDark Blue
releaseMar 2018Aug 2020
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Display TypeLCDMIP LCD
Case Size34 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Charging Interface(s)NoneUSB
Touch ScreenYesNo
Maximum Wrist Size8.7 inches8.8 inches
ColorBlack/Black
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet330 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyFitbit Versa
Product Depth10.1 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless N
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches5.2 inches
Alert TypeVibration
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Voice ActivatedNo
Screen Size24 millimeters
Band MaterialElastomerSilicone
Global PositioningNoneGPS
Replaceable BatteryYesNo
Product Height0.433 inches
Product NameVersa SmartwatchGarmin Instinct® Solar Rugged GPS Smartwatch 45mm Tidal Blue
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width24 millimeters
Case ShapeSquare
BrandFitbitGarmin
Bluetooth Version4.0
Product Weight0.08 ounces
Color DisplayYesNo
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityAltitude changes
Music PlayerYesNo
Battery TypeLithium-polymerLithium-ion
Battery SizeNot Available
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year1-year limited consumer
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Usage Time96 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNo
SeriesVersaInstinct Solar
Case MaterialAluminumPlastic
Case Thickness0.433 inches
Case Width0.9478 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBand
Clasp TypeBuckle
NFC TechnologyNoNo
Color CategoryBlackBlue
Model NumberFB504GMBK010-02293-11
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year1-year limited consumer
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable; 2 Classic wristbands (S+L)
Adjustable BrightnessYesYes
Operating SystemOther
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inNo
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Dust ResistantYes
Product SetInstinct Solar
Mobile NotificationsYes
Internal CarrierNot Applicable
App CompatibleYes

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