Fitbit Versa Special Edition
34 mm
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37 reviews
Good smartwatch with long runtime
I have tried several models of smartwatches: Apple Watch Series 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and now Fitbit Versa. Although the other smartwatches are certainly more elegant and "beautiful", Fitbit Versa is the only usable smartwatch for the Android platform (and thus comes close to the functionality of the Apple Watch). By functionality I mean that, for example, notifications are displayed after vibrating and then raising the arm. The Samsung Watch, for example, vibrates and displays the notification immediately - by the time you typically lift your arm, the notification has already disappeared...
BUT: I consider the privacy of Fitbit to be the biggest disadvantage; data (incl. health data) is permanently exchanged with the manufacturer; use without a Fitbit connection is not possible.Pro
- Fulfils its purpose
- 4-5 days running time
- Permanent pulse monitoring
- Price
Contra
- lack of privacy
- Only one dial on the watch itself (can only be changed via app)
- Design cannot compete with Samsung & Apple Watches
Too bad
Crashes all the time, always restarts for no reason and suddenly vibrates and can only be made to stop by a complete rest.
SucksYou just have to know what you are buying.
Many comments refer negatively to things like "Credit card does not work with my provider" or "Many apps not usable".
In my opinion, you have to inform yourself enough about a product before you buy it. And if you know that you can NOT pay with your credit card with the watch and that you can't use some apps that you could use on WearOS or an Apple Watch, but you still decide to buy the watch because you want a good combination of smartwatch and sports watch, then you are buying a top watch for a reasonable price with the Fitbit Versa.
Sports are well analysed and tracked, the pedometer is very accurate (with normal deviations), the heart rate monitor has always measured my pulse very reliably and accurately and I get notifications from EVERY app on my phone. The sleep tracking is also pretty good in my opinion, I have also acquired a better sleep rhythm thanks to the Versa. All in all, the perfect combo for me. The battery lasts me just under 5 days, which is also perfectly fine for me.
The only negative points: No onboard GPS and the Fitbit app always has to run in the background so I can receive messages.
Otherwise a top watch.Pro
- Good battery life (up to 5 days)
- Precise tracking of pulse, steps and sleep
- Notifications from all apps
- Definable quick answers
- Many wristbands (also from third parties and cheap on Ali Express etc)
Contra
- No onboard GPS
- Fitbit app must always be running in the background to receive messages on the watch
The best Fitbit yet
A Fitbit that I myself have been waiting for for a long time. It offers the essential functions of a smartwatch, Fitbit Pay supports popular Swiss free credit cards (e.g. mcumulus) and useful apps complement the good basic offer.
Two minor wishes remain: When running, spoken usage data should be transferred to the headphones and the replacement bands of the Special Edition should be reorderable.Pro
- Lightweight and suitable for narrower wrists
- Smart, useful apps
- Listening to music without a mobile phone while racing is fun
- Notifications are quick and easy to use
Contra
- Run time 4 days, but no more (whoever switches from other Fitbits loses one day of run time).
Hardware great, software a disaster!
Pro
- The hardware is very good
Contra
- Software needs over 2 hours at the end and to synchronise
reliable, sporty, super!
I especially love the "alarm clock" function. I use it as a little time manager!
Hammer watch
Pro
- Quite simply explained
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
Who wants something that doesn't work from the start!
Absolute disaster. I couldn't set up the device because no Bluetooth connection was possible despite my new mobile phone and laptop. I read through various forums, called Fitbit support three times, sometimes with a waiting time of over half an hour, but they couldn't help me either. Then I was allowed to send the watch to Holland and am now waiting to see what happens next.... Absolutely frustrating. And the shocking thing is that it's not Galaxus who sold me the watch that has to take care of everything, but me as the customer who has already paid for everything!
I got the watch back after 2.5 weeks and what happens - you can hardly believe it, I still can't set up the watch via Bluetooth! Have tried with a new Huawei P30, with a Huawei P20 pro, with a new Huawei laptop Matebook Xpro and with an Ipad air.... The customer service of Fitbit could not help me again. However, I may send the watch to Holland again....
That can't be!everything worked out
I am satisfied
An affordable, chic smartwatch that's stripped down to the essentials
The relatively low price compared to other smartwatches and sports watches is noticeable in the functionality and operation. For less demanding users who are looking for a sports watch with the most important functions for their hobby, it serves the purpose well. Less suitable for ambitious athletes or professionals.
Pro
- Looks smart
- Various dials
- Common functions such as step counter, pulse, various training programmes
- Price-performance
Contra
- Band looks good, but is a bit stiff (at first)
- Pulse/pedometer not very accurate
- Too many messages are annoying (can be partially deactivated)
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
Buggy
Shows the time and tracks the steps ok, heart rate also kinda works. Getting the app to communicate with the watch is not trivial, there seems to be a lot of bugs. Occasionally loses connectivity and you have to do some magic dancing with manually rebooting the watch, enabling/disabling Bluetooth on the phone and force-stopping the app. Watch can easily confuse cycling and walking unless you explicitly tell you which you are doing... in which case I'd rather just use Strava on the phone.
UPD: the first time I tried to take a swim, the "50m water-resistant" watch bricked itself. Apparently there are many reports of the same type of issues related to this model, but the company doesn't give a shit.Contra
- not water-resistant, whatever it says on the box
- communication with the app is messy, sometimes doesn't work for unclear reasons
Already scratched after 2 days of normal use
The glass is not as I imagined it, because it can't be so scratched after 2 days, with normal use 😒
Contra
- Glass is not good
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
Very nice to have
All in all, I am very satisfied with the Versa. I like the design and it's fun to measure myself with the watch and play around with the various apps. However, I would like to see a few more apps, for example a decent control for Spotify. Changing the straps was a bit of a hassle at the beginning, it's a bit of a fiddly job for me. The battery lasts about 4 days.
Pro
- Design
- Duration
- Use is fun
Contra
- "Killer features" are missing for me
- Changing the ribbon is a bit tedious
Recommendable, I am satisfied!
Very nice and functional watch for the price!
I find the exercises and also the couch very good!
Only the battery could last longer!
If you do an exercise every day or need the couch, it only lasts 2/2.5 days - that's not much!
But since it is not too big and looks really good, I would buy it again any time!This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
Top product
The watch is beautiful, meets my expectations exactly and works perfectly.
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
I am very satisfied and can highly recommend it.
Perfect pedometer, messages, and of course the alarm clock I love, a fine vibration to wake up no noise.Super.
Pro
- Very Good
Super product. Very user friendly
Delivery ultra fast
The product meets the high expectations.Good workmanship, easy installation
It was the perfect gift for my girlfriend
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
I would buy again.
Practical, light and easy to use.
Pro
- easy
- Alarm clock function simply top.
Contra
- Unfortunately does not support Whatsapp
Great price / performance. However, it cannot be paired with all headphones.
A pretty watch. However, the fabric strap is not quite as robust as I would like. After a while it frays a bit. I bought another strap. However, the fabric strap is one of the nicest. Unfortunately, the watch doesn't connect with my Bluetooth headphones (which is what I bought the watch for - listening to music without a mobile phone would be really great :D) so I give it one star less. Simple menu, everything explained very clearly. The many watch faces can be a bit overwhelming, but there is one for every taste.
The watch is very light and easy to wear, and I'm very happy with it. I was lucky enough to get it at a bargain price. If the price drops again, I'll get one for my partner.Pro
- Great design
- customisable
- comfortable to wear
Contra
- Does not pair with popular Bluetooth headphones
Good smart watch for sports
It’s a great smart watch for the price. It recognizes different exercises automatically and works perfectly. Battery lasts about 4 days
Pro
- Functionality
- Battery life
- Price value
Contra
- No Spotify
- Limited smart watch functions
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
You don't even notice you're wearing it
You have to swipe your finger over it, then it always shows you all the functions.
Battery life poorer than expected, probably due to Bluetooth connection with phone being repeatedly broken
Should have paid the extra for an Apple watch
Pro
- Looks pretty
Contra
- Too fussy on the wifi and Bluetooth setup
Great and beautiful watch - the answer to AppleWatch
Great and beautiful watch. Good compromise to the AppleWatch. The battery doesn't knock your socks off either, but it's better than 18 hours for the Apple company. Apart from the battery, perfect and recommendable
Contra
- Changing the bracelet requires a lot of patience
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
good value for money
super beautiful but sometimes it has bugs
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
good!
Good value for money
This review was created for a different variant: Versa Special Edition (34 mm)
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