Fitbit has long been the top dog in the wearable tech industry. You can find their devices everywhere, including on the wrists of millions of people globally. On the other hand, Fitbit’s second-generation smartwatch, Fitbit Versa 2 features Fitbit’s fastest processor yet, all of the Fitbit health and fitness tracking features. Fitbit has declared its Versa 3 smartwatch, the successor to the Versa 2 smartwatch that launched almost a year ago.
Fitbit Versa 3 v Versa 2: Design
Fitbit Versa 3
The Versa has known as Fitbit’s ‘mass appeal smartwatch’ because it has boasted a more everyday, unisex style to the Fitbit Ionic. Fitbit also promised something largely with the same look on the Versa 3. It’s promising softer lines and increased comfort. The Versa 3 will be more or less larger with a 1.58-inch display with a 336 x 336 resolution display. In the case of dimensions, the Versa 3 measures in at 40.48mm x 40.48mm x 12.35mm compared to Versa 2.
Fitbit Versa 2
Versa 3 colors that will be available, and it includes a pink band with a soft gold case, a navy band with a soft gold case, a black band with a black case. It also introduces partnerships with designers Pendleton and Victor Glemaud to make bands for the new Versa.
Fitbit Ver2sa 3 v Versa 2: Smartwatch features
Smart assistants are also in play here on both watches, except on the Versa 3 you’re getting an extra assistant to tap into. Fitbit has announced its adding Google Assistant, though it won’t be rolling out until Winter 2020, so it will be a bit of a wait before Versa 3 users can make use of it. And the other Versa 3 feature that isn’t supported on the Versa 2 is the ability to take calls on the watch when connected to Bluetooth.
Fitbit Versa 3 v Versa 2: Price
The coming of the Versa 3 is likely to see the Versa 2 disappear from Fitbit’s own site. But it doesn’t mean it will disappear from third-party retail sites like Amazon so it’s likely to still be up for grabs for a while yet.
The Versa 2 was priced at $199.95 at launch, while the Versa 3 will go on sale for $229. It is coming at the same price as the Versa 2 in the UK but will cost more in the US.
Fitbit Versa 3 v Versa 2: Battery life
These two watches match up when it comes to battery life. Whether people choose for the Versa 2 or Versa 3, you’re getting the promise of 6+ days battery. Moreover, the Versa 3 gets over the Versa 2 is new fast charging technology. It has a new magnetic charger that will get 24 hours of battery off just 12 minutes of charge.
Initial verdict
So, it is sure that the Fitbit Versa 3 is a better all-round smartwatch. GPS is a biggie if people want more in the way of sports tracking while that Fitbit has shown it can put a smart assistant on a smartwatch and make it work. Therefore, the Versa 3 makes some pretty significant changes that should make it the smartwatch worth paying a little extra for if you have the choice.
