Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch with inbuilt GPS and Sp02
The beauty of something like the Fitbit Versa 2 isn’t that it’s always connected. For full smartwatch features, you’ll have to look at the higher price points. Instead, you get a great fitness tracker with a few extra features that make it feel more like a smartwatch. And that’s fine with us because Fitbit makes up for what it lacks in flagship mobile software integration with its long battery life, Fitness-focused add-ons, and versatility. I got a Versa 2 and wore it around New York City for a couple of weeks. I could wear it from the gym to bedtime without any problems. Find out how it did by reading on.
Design:
When I opened the box for the Versa 2, the thing that surprised me the most was how much it looked like an Apple Watch. First of all, Fitbit went with a square watch face instead of the more traditional round face. There are a few Android Wear watches that look very stylish, but I usually prefer the square watch face with rounded corners. This is done very well by the Versa 2.
But one thing to keep in mind is that the edges of the screen are much thicker than you might think. This is interesting because, at first glance, the watch doesn’t look like it has any bezels. This is because Fitbit chose to make the whole top of the watch black, and most watch faces have black backgrounds. You can’t really tell where the screen ends and the bezels begin unless you’re holding the watch at an odd angle. Most likely, this is because the AMOLED screen is so clear and bright (1,000 nits). The blacks look very black, so any graphics that aren’t black stand out a lot.
The watch’s case is made of brushed, anodized aluminum that is mostly round except for a few edges and a single button. I chose the lighter mist gray aluminum case, but you can also get a carbon aluminum (which looks like Apple’s space gray) or a rose gold aluminum case.
There are also a lot of different bands to choose from, like the “stone” option on my unit, solid black, light pink, maroon (which Fitbit calls Bordeaux), and a really sharp-looking Emerald. Fitbit has matched these with one of the three colors of the band or case. The hardware buckle matches the color of the band or case you choose. There are a few special editions that have the same watch case but look different because of the fabric bands. Overall, this Fitbit doesn’t look like most Fitbits. It looks more like a mid-range or high-end smartwatch.
Setup Process:
A huge benefit of a brand like Fitbit is that you get a start-to-finish hardware/software relationship. Much like with the Apple Watch, Fitbit has been able to design the software itself to go directly with the hardware of the watch. This makes the setup process very controlled and very seamless.
When you fire up the watch (my unit came with about 70 percent charge), it’ll prompt you to download the Fitbit app, connect both units to the same Wi-Fi, and pair via Bluetooth. I found the process completely seamless, and during my time I only experienced one hiccup—when I initially tried to connect to the Wi-Fi, it wasn’t able to. I think this was most likely due to my home wireless network, not to the watch itself, so I’m going to give Fitbit full marks here.
What’s also nice, is that the watch gives you a feature tour that’s not overly cumbersome. It shows you all the directional swipe options, explains the Alexa integration, and then lets you dive right in. If you do want more in-depth walkthroughs, the app on your phone is happy to oblige. But I found it refreshing that the watch didn’t try to dig into every possible feature because that can sometimes feel really overwhelming when first getting to know a device.
Comfort and How Well It’s Made
As Fitbit’s most popular watch right now, the Versa 2 can’t be anything but high-quality, so I wasn’t surprised to see so much care and attention put into making it. The metal case feels very strong, and the Gorilla Glass 3 gives you confidence that the watch face won’t be easy to break. The band that comes with the basic unit is made of the same silicon as the rest of Fitbit’s bands, and it feels strong, flexible, and mostly water-proof.
In terms of water resistance, the Versa 2 promises to work even if it is submerged up to 50m. Like most fitness bands, swim-tracking is an important part of the workout. Fitbit does recommend that you dry the watch when you’re done, but this seems to be more about skin irritation than the watch itself. Also, you shouldn’t wear the watch in a hot tub or sauna . And this brings me to comfort, which is one of my favorite things to watch. After all, if it’s uncomfortable or heavy, you’ll probably want to take it off when you’re at your desk or eating dinner, which defeats the whole point of something like this. The Versa 2 only weighs 0.16 ounces, which is crazy when you think about all the sensors it has and even crazier when you think about how long the battery lasts. And since the case is made of brushed aluminum, it doesn’t stick to your skin very easily. The only problem is that if the silicon band is too tight, it can catch a bit on your skin. This isn’t too much of a problem because the watch band is easy to change, and the box comes in different sizes so you can find the right fit. In fact, after a few days of wearing it, you mostly don’t even notice it on your wrist.
Performance: Easy, quick, and smooth:
In addition to what was said above about setting up, the fact that the software was made just for this hardware makes it run very smoothly. This is partly because the processor in this latest model has been upgraded, and partly because the Versa 2 doesn’t try to do too much.
All of the workout and tracking features work as they should, and the Fitbit-specific parts of the software are easy to use and fun to play with. There will be some small problems with third-party apps, and it will be hard to use your smartwatch a lot. The fact that the Versa 2 can’t send texts or iMessages on an iPhone is a big drawback. You can see the messages as alerts on the watch, but you can’t reply. This feature is available for Android phones, though. The device’s heart rate tracker is always on, so you can keep a good record of your average heart rate. For the most part, it works well, especially in the middle of a workout.
Fitbit Versa 2 battery life:
The battery on the first Versa was already pretty good. It could last for 5 to 7 days. When the Versa is used for exercise, the display stays on all the time and a heart sensor and timer are always running. This means that users can expect their results to be different. These sessions will take a day or two off of your battery life. Versa 2 is not much different. I can easily get five days out of one charge, and I often get close to six. Over two days of biking and hiking outside with connected-GPS on for 8 hours, I lost only 20% of my battery. To avoid having to charge the Versa 2 even once a week, it’s easy to put it on its own charger while you’re in the shower. By putting the cap on it this way, the Versa 2 will always be charged and nothing will change. The Versa 2 stands out from other fitness and lifestyle watches like the Fossil 5 (about 30 hours) and the Apple Watch Series 4 (about 30 hours).
Fitbit Versa 2 tracks sleep, fitness, and premium
Putting aside the hardware, most people buy a Fitbit because they think it might be good for their health. In this way, the Versa 2 is not very different from the first Versa. It comes with:
- Activity all day (steps, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes, hourly activity)
- Always keeping an eye on heart rate
- Automatic detection of workouts
- 15+ exercise modes
- nudges to get moving
- Sessions of guided breathing
- Tracking a woman’s health
- Keeping track of sleep and stages
- Cardio fitness level
- On-screen workouts
I’ve had almost every tracker that Fitbit has ever made. I like that their heart rate tracking and exercise modes work well with the way I work out. I mostly walk (for low-intensity steady-state cardio), lift weights, go hiking, and bike with GPS tracking for long rides.
Even though the Versa 2 doesn’t count reps when weightlifting, I like that it has an on-screen timer, shows my current heart rate, and estimates how many calories I’ve burned. I only need that at the gym.
I don’t mind connected GPS because I always have my phone with me. But I can see why people who don’t like the idea would say bad things about it. After the Versa 2, the Fitbit Sense, and the Fitbit Versa 3, the company has made a number of smartwatches with built-in GPS.
| Pros | Cons |
| The design is light and comfortable, and the screen is AMOLED and always on. Alexa’s microphone and text responses Fitbit Pay is already built in. 5+ days of battery life is great. | The charging cradle doesn’t look good. Fitbit apps are subpar No GPS built in A screen that is always on drains the battery. |
Price and avaibalility :
It has a great screen, and the health monitoring feature works well. This smartwatch is a good choice to buy, it is available to purchase in JuJukart.
| product | Price |
| Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch | ₨ 29,999.00 |
