Fitbit Sense 2 Vs Fossil Gen 6: Tied Model?

Fitbit Sense 2: Best Of Fitbit?

Released in August of 2022 Fitbit Sense 2 is meant to be the newer incarnation of company’s previous flagship model: Fitbit Sense. Taking much of its inspirations from it’s predecessor and parent company Google’s Pixel Fitbit have given Sense 2 pretty much everything you’d expect from a health tracker in 2022.

For sure, given it’s approach to cater to the needs of audience in need of fitness regime there is no doubt Sense 2 is made with clear intention to lean towards a health-based crowd. With effort and time you could change the smartwatch for perhaps a more all-round experience. However, truth remains apparent: Sense 2 is advanced health tracking device.

Fossil Gen 6: Best Of Fossil?

It is safe to say we love Fossil Gen 6 and we have our reasons. Although much older and wiser in an ever changing industry Fossil Gen 6 have managed to hold on its own.

Released in August of 2021 Fossil Gen 6 has been on receiving end of many applauds and criticisms. Although, later has got more to do with its late release of Wear OS version 3 (It is on the latest Google wearable OS now) we are not in mood to nitpick here. It’s extravagant look fueled with capacity to monitor and analyze data Fossil Gen 6 is almost perfect all round smartwatch available today.

Fitbit Sense 2 vs Fossil Gen 6: Better Of Two?

As we have established by now, there is one big difference between two contrasting smart devices. Fitbit Sense 2 is much more of a tracker whereas Fossil Gen 6 is ideal modern smartwatch. One has got ability to track different metrics related to body whereas the other focuses on providing premium service for different factions.

Either way it would be foolish to leave it at that, there is more to them than an eye can see from a superficial POV.

BODY In Question

Fitbit aren’t exactly well known for the interesting or innovative designs. They are – at best – okay. To me they have always been like Apple Watches, not completely, but almost like Apple Watches. Which is not something I’d say is a bad thing but I do believe they can do better.

Fossil on the other hand has an identity. We have talked about in details, if you would like to have a seek peek. So, it is not surprise that Gen 6 appears much appeasing to the eyes, at least it did for me. With rounded shape and stainless steel body I’d give the design 9/10 every day.

Built Quality

When you’d have both of them on hand Fitbit Sense 2 is much more likely to be visible. Of course, it doesn’t mean Fossil Gen 6 is invisible it’s just that due to screen size of Sense 2 that clocks at 1.58 inch it would have much larger presence. If you are someone who happens to have bulky arms I think it would be perfect fit.

In comparison to Fossil Gen 6 which is 1.28 inch wide with a round retro look Sense 2 also weighs a bit more than its competitor. Although difference is minor in nature, it is there and it make sense why: Sense 2 is made with advance tracking in mind, hence the reason for physical button and transparent border. Fossil Gen 6 on the other hand provides aesthetic look of a modern gadget. Yes, it is not at the level of Samsung Galaxy Watches it still has something to stand on its own.

Just like differences there are also similarities and they are as they follow: material used for strap is silicone.

Display Screen

When it comes to display I feel the most important factor that should be taken into consideration first is technology used to power up the device. Thankfully for all of us out there both Fossil and Fitbit are using OLED technology for their respective devices.

Yes there is difference in regards to resolutions and display quality and that could be attributed to difference in screen size, it is fair to say you would get a fair deal with both Gen 6 and Sense 2 in regards to painting a quality picture.

According to the metric stacked Fossil Gen 6 does happen to be much more sharper and elegant given its resolution size of (416×416) in comparison to Sense 2 (336×336). On hand and in front of eyes you might not even pick the different shade.

Resistivity Prowess

As a health tracker it is expected from a device to be able to tolerate varying range of conditions. Especially the ones where large amount of water could come into question. Therefore just like it’s predecessor Fitbit Sense 2 is certified IP67 for withstanding water body till the depth of 50 meter.

Although it would be always advisable to practice caution and not play with the limits of a health tracker too much. There is also water lock function in Fitbit device that can help further in this cause.

Either way Fossil Gen 6 falls short here, at least when compared to flagship Fitbit model. With certification and tolerance level peaking at 30 meters you would have to be extra cautious with your Gen 6 around the water.

FEATURES At Time

For me the features of a smart device is what makes it smart in the first place. Because let’s be honest that’s what we actually care about, and that’s what companies try to one up each time with each new arrival.

Fitbit Sense 2 and Fossil Gen 6 didn’t do anything different as well. With their primary focus steaming from different aspect, both of them are gifted with amazing abilities. However, there are places where one has the upper hand over the another.

Sensors Sensing Everything

By now we are sure about one thing and it is: Fitbit Sense 2 was made for advance health tracking in mind. Which might seem counterintuitive to think about given Fitbit strong disposition to craft exquisite fitness regime trackers, in the case of Sense 2, they have taken a step upwards.

With higher emphasis on stress management and ECG heart tracking (which by the way is more accurate than traditional heart rate tracking) combined with capacity of device to store, analyze, and provide insight based on analyzed data Fitbit Sense 2 is ideal health tracker. Which is of course achieved using the proprietary Fitbit algorithm running behind the scenes and powerful yet minute list of sensors (SPO2, Heart Rate Monitor, Altimeter, Accelerometer, GPS, Gyroscope) monitoring data at timely interval.

Fossil Gen 6 isn’t far off here either and you get all the basics and more tracking options with it, it’s just not at the level of Fitbit Sense 2 and there is no denying about it.

Connectivity Ability

Just like the field of Display in terms of connective prowess of both devices there isn’t much difference here. Fitbit and Fossil have pretty much same set of standards when it comes to mapping your device on Bluetooth (Version 5) map.

You get the compatibility with iOS and Android (Although you should be preferably running at least Android 8.0+ and iOS 14.0+). There is Wi-Fi support, it is still not familiar with Wi-Fi version 6. Your Fitbit Sense 2 and Fossil Gen 6 have NFC to transfer data, all of your data will be synced to cloud. For Fitbit Sense 2 you’d get membership of Fitbit Premium so your data would be found there.

Unlike Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 there is still no LTE coverage option and both of these devices are pretty much redundant without smartphone. A sad thing to say and write about, but there is no other reality, at least for now, and at least with Gen 6 and Sense 2.

Wits To Out Wit

This is where Fossil Gen 6 truly thrive, and Fitbit Sense 2 takes a dip – unfortunately.

Fossil Gen 6 have excellent third party support. You can easily download applications from Play Store and have it integrated with Fossil utopia seamlessly. There is availability of Google Assistant and complete access to Google suite of applications since it runs on Wear OS, and with release of Fossil Gen 6 wellness edition Wear OS 3 has also been finally made available for the Fossil flagship device enabling it to power up user experience like never before.

On other hand Fitbit Sense 2 has not learned a thing from it’s past. Much like Sense it still suffers from the same fate like every other Fitbit tracker does, boring Fitbit Operating System leading to lackluster user experience and far too little interactive options. Apart from the preinstalled applications you wouldn’t find many great options on Fitbit store.

Although it is possible now to answer call on Fitbit Sense 2, you can’t make a phone call from your health tracker.

BATTERY Life

It’s a well known fact that Fitbits are pretty amazing when it comes to battery life. We have even done a paper here about them and how you can charge your Fitbit device without a charger. Either way, my point is Fitbit have always been notoriously good when it comes to providing excellent battery life. You can use them for days and you wouldn’t have to worry about plugging it to charge it up.

Whereas for Fossil Gen 6 it isn’t the same…

Lifespan Over Lifetime

In terms of raw power Fossil Gen 6 have the battery capacity of 300mAH and while number seems cool enough in reality it wouldn’t carry your smartwatch for more than 24-36 hours. After a day or so usage you would have to charge your Fossil smartwatch. Although Fossil offers options to maximize the time through its battery saving options Wear OS is pretty power consuming OS and there isn’t anything Fossil can do to change it.

Hence in a competition between the two Fitbit Sense 2 takes the win here. Able to stay on for more than 4-5 days it makes perfect sense to go for Sense 2 if battery is your main concern.

Charging Time

Fitbit claims you can add 24 hour of usage time with just 12 min of charge. An insane number and even insane promise, but it is one that they fulfills. Within 90 minutes you would be able to charge your device to 100%.

Fossil Gen 6 also have kind of same of charging time. With ultra-fast charge enabled you can have your smartwatch ready to use within hour or so.

Wireless Charging

Fitbit Sense 2 doesn’t support the wireless charging, with box you’d get wired cable and you’d have to use it to charge your health tracker. Fossil on other hand is little ahead in this regard. You do get the ability to charge your Gen 6 without wire through Fossil proprietary wireless charging mode.

Fossil Gen 6 Vs Fitbit Sense 2: Tied Model!

And we have reached the summit…

While Fossil Gen 6 and Fitbit Sense 2 are product of contrasting vision, they are meant to provide excellence, something they would and does. Surely, there are certain places where one excels over another, Fitbit Sense 2 in context of health tracking and Fossil Gen 6 in regards to all round supremacy. There is no denying to their overall quality. There would never be.