Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Voice Control, Sleep Score & Music

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Fitbit has made a move to challenge Apple's dominance in the smartwatch market, realising that a huge chunk of the market prioritises fitness applications. And you can see this in the comparison between the Versa 2 and the Apple Watch 5 (the most realistic comparison as of early 2020). If you own an Apple iPhone, you can probably do a lot more with the Watch 5, and Apple have paid a bit more attention to aesthetics. If you're shopping for a watch to show off at work, rather than at the gym, the Watch 5 will probably be preferable. But the sleep analysis tools, variety of fitness programs, and the relatively low Fitbit Versa 2 price tag makes it a far better option for most fitness fanatics. There are limitations to this. You can’t ask it to play music on Spotify, for example, even though the app is there on the watch. But you can get it to set timers and control smart home stuff – I managed to turn on and off some lights from the wrist. Silly, but it worked. See call, text or calendar notifications on screen and get push notifications from your favourite apps. Available when your phone is nearby.

Designed with a super-light aluminium case, Versa 2 is comfortable enough to wear all day and night. It also makes sense to compare the Versa 2 with the Fitbit Versa Lite. As the name indicates, the Fitbit Versa Lite is similar in design and looks, but with fewer features and a smaller price tag. If you aren't too bothered about maxing out on apps and workout routines, the Lite is a good option, but it may not have enough features for serious runners, cyclists, or gym bunnies. Based on your heart rate, time asleep, restlessness and breathing, this personalised score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night. Irregular heart rhythm notifications are only available in select countries and with select Fitbit products; not intended for use by people under 22 years old or with known atrial fibrillation. See here for additional details.Automatically record select exercises like swimming, running, aerobic workouts and more & see your stats in the Fitbit app.

Access your favourite apps for fitness, sports, news, travel, transport and more with a simple tap. Overall, it works pretty well, although I’m not sure it’s a game changer, as the gap between asking a question and getting a very basic answer is long enough that most people would probably dig out their phones by preference anyway. But it’s there, and as extra features go, it’s a nice freebie I suppose.Fitbit Versa Lite – Simple, easy to use, and with key fitness and smart features, the Fitbit Versa Lite Edition is cheaper and more accessible version of the Versa 2. The low price is great, but it also means that you won't have access to some features of the Versa 2 such as Spotify or Fitbit Pay, so perhaps this is a good choice if price is your main concern. Daily Readiness requires a Fitbit Premium membership. Premium content recommendations are not available in all locales and may be in English only. Learn more about your runs and hikes by connecting to your phone's GPS to see pace and distance on display, plus get a map of your route in the Fitbit app.