Apple Watch Series 3 vs Fitbit Versa 2

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Featured in this comparison chart are two decent looking smartwatches; the Apple Watch Series 3 vs Fitbit Versa 2, head-to-head compare the full specifications and features of these two to find out the differences and which is a better smartwatch for you. While the Watch 3 is available in two sizes; 42 and 38mm, also available in GPS only and cellular models and is only compatible with iOS devices unlike the Versa 2 which is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

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Apple Watch Series 3 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Specifications Compared



Product Info	Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) Specifications, Features and Price Buy @ Amazon	Fitbit Versa 2 Specifications, Features and Price Buy @ Amazon
Price	~~$199.00~~ $179.00	$149.03
ABOUT DEVICE	ABOUT DEVICE	ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm)	Fitbit Versa 2
Device type	Standalone/Fitness smartwatch	Fitness/Sport smartwatch
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Release date	September, 2017	September, 2019
Predecessor	Apple Watch Series 2	Fitbit Versa
Successor	Apple Watch Series 4	—
Versions	Apple Watch Nike+	—
BODY	BODY	BODY
Dimension	42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm	40 x 40 x 12 mm
Weight	52.8 grams	40 grams
Shape	Rectangular	Rectangular
Case material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Strap material	Elastomer	Silicone
Bezel material	Bezeless	Aluminum
Strap size	24mm	140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big)
Screen protection	Sapphire glass	Corning Gorilla Glass
Water resistance	Yes, 5ATM	Yes, 5ATM
Durability test	—	—
Swim-proof	Yes, recommended	Yes, recommended
Color	Black, White	Black, Bordeaux, Grey, Petal/copper rose, Stone/mist grey
DISPLAY	DISPLAY	DISPLAY
Display size	1.65 inch	1.4 inches
Display type	1000nit, OLED	AMOLED
Display resolution	312 x 390 pixels	—
Pixel density	—	—
Always on	No	Yes
Custom watch face	Yes	Yes
Input type	1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen	1 Physical button, Touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY	CONNECTIVITY	CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE	Bluetooth v4.0
Bluetooth calling	Yes	No
GPS	GLONASS, GPS	No
NFC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
MEMORY	MEMORY	MEMORY
RAM	0.768GB	—
ROM	16GB (GPS + Cellular), 8GB (GPS)	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY	CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY	CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Technology	4G LTE	None
SIM type	e-SIM	None
Band	—	—
NOTIFICATIONS	NOTIFICATIONS	NOTIFICATIONS
SMS alert	Yes	Yes
Calls alert	Yes	Yes
Email alert	Yes	Yes
Event reminder	Yes	Yes
Third-party apps alert	Yes	Yes
MEDIA	MEDIA	MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4	mp3/mp4
Bluetooth music	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	No
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
Radio	No	No
SENSORS	SENSORS	SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Altimeter	Yes	Yes
Ambient light	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	—
Compass	No	No
ECG	No	No
Gyroscope	Yes	—
HRM	Yes	Yes
Pulse oximeter	No	Yes
Thermometer	App, No	No
Other sensors	—	Vibration motor
ACTIVITY TRACKING	ACTIVITY TRACKING	ACTIVITY TRACKING
Blood oxygen	No	Yes
Blood Pressure	No	No
Calories	Yes	Yes
Distance	Yes	Yes
ECG tracking	No	No
Fitness Level	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	Yes	Yes
Steps	Yes	Yes
Stress	Yes	Yes
Incidental fall detection	No	No
Menstrual cycle	Yes	Yes
VO2 Max	Yes	Yes
Swim-tracking	Yes	Yes
Swim-heart tracking	No	No
On-screen workout	No	Yes
Sport modes	Yes	15
BATTERY	BATTERY	BATTERY
Battery type	Non-removable Li-ion battery	non-removable Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity	279mAh	—
Battery life	Regular: up to 18hrs	Regular: 5 days+, Standby: 8 days+
Charging type	Charging dock	Charging dock
Charging time	1-2 hours	2hrs
Solar power	No	No
PLATFORM	PLATFORM	PLATFORM
Chipset	Apple S3	—
CPU	Dual core	—
GPU	—	—
Operating system	WatchOS 4	Fitbit OS
MISC	MISC	MISC
Companion app	Apple Watch App	Fitbit App
Compatibility	iOS 12.0+	Android, iOS
Payment system	Apple Pay	Fitbit Pay
Interchangeable strap	24mm, Yes	Yes
Voice command	Yes, Siri	Yes, Alexa
Find my phone	Yes	Yes
Box content	Apple Watch Series 3, Charger, Manual, Straps	Charger, Fitbit Versa 2, Manual, Straps
Price	~~$199.00~~ $179.00	$149.03