Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch Review: Is it
worth it?
Fitbit has become a
brand in the Smartwatch industry in a very short time, it has launched some really great
smartwatches in recent years like FitbitIonic, Fitbit Lite and Versa.
Today we are going
to do a complete review of Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch:
We will explain how Versa 2 is different from previous Fitbits and other smartwatches in the market.
OS
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Fitbit OS
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Screen size
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0.987 x 0.987
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Battery Life
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5 days (Max)
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Charging time
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2 hours (0-100)%
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Compatibility
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IOS 11+, Android 7.0+
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Connectivity
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NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth
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Pros
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Cons
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ü
High Battery life
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x No Built-in GPS
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24/7 Sleep/Heart rate tracking
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Amazon Alexa
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The screen of Fitbit
versa 2 is brighter than previous Fitbits and other random smartwatches, the beautiful
glass cover and design gives it a smooth and premium look. A non-protrude
bigger optical sensor on the bottom makes the watch more comfortable on the
wrist.
The screen display
is much clearer and brighter. A mic is present to operate Alexa which allows
you to set up alarms and reminders, send texts. The faster Fitbit processor
helps in loading apps faster and making the touch screen responsive.
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| Pic Credit: Forbes |
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The FitbitOS that
runs the watch is clean, simple and very easy to use. Fitbit has a history of
launching good fitness products and trying to dominate the wearable and smartwatch market that’s why it is improving its products day by
day. Heart rate, steps covered and sleep tracking are the most accurate as
compared to other smartwatches.
Fitbit Versa 2
battery life is rated for 5+ days so if you are looking for a fitness tracker
with longer battery life then get it.
Like Apple
smartwatches the Versa 2 also has a feature of voice commanding and virtual
keyboard options for responding to incoming Whatsapp and other messages. You
can even reply with your voice, Versa 2 can pick your words to almost 85-90%
accuracy which is nice as compared to other smartwatches in the industry.
Why you should buy Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch?
So why you should
buy Versa 2 and how it is different from other smartwatches in the market.
Here is a short
summary of the main features and specs of the watch:
Health Tracking: The Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch has 24/7
heart rate tracking feature which accurately tracks your heart rate. It also
tracks burned calories, exercises data and sleep rate. The sleep rate helps in
improving your sleep quality and timing every night.
Battery
Life: It has a long battery
life rated for 5 days, enjoy maximum features of a smartwatch for multi-days. If
we compare its battery life to giants like Apple, the Apple smartwatch can last
for only a day and a half, Samsung and Huawei batteries can go for 3 days. With
a battery of 5 days, Fitbit has proved its capability to dominate the industry.
Swim
Proof: The Fitbit Versa 2
is a swim-proof (water-resistant to 50 meters), the watch also tracks the swim
data.
Temperature
Requirements: The
smartwatch works at -20° C to 60° C, the maximum altitude for the watch is 28,000
Feet.
Alexa: The Versa 2 also supports Alexa digital
assistant, you can ask your questions via voice but it can’t respond you the
same way, you will have to check the screen because it doesn’t have a speaker.
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| Pic Credit: The Verge |
Final
Conclusion:
In the same price
the Versa 2 can be a great choice for your wrist, as mentioned earlier it has
Alexa digital assistant which works well. The Fitbit Versa 2 is rated IPX68 so
it can survive underwater to 50 meters for 30 minutes. It can be a good
swimming partner.
With a price of $195
the versa 2 is a great Smartwatch as compared to Samsung, Ticwatch and Huawei’s
top smartwatches. It has almost all features which a good smartwatch should have.
In this price range you can’t get a better fitness partner for yourself. The
versa 2 is a great and much better smartwatch at sleep and fitness tracking.
Some time ago Google
launched the WearOS to dominate the smartwatch market but the plan was a
failure. On the other hand, the Fitbit is improving its OS, competing with
Apple and slowly dominating the wearable and smartwatch industry.
I think this is the real reason Google wants to buy it.