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 |
 Fitbit Versa 2 Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $227.96 | $132.00 |
| 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, Ceramics (cellular), Stainless steel (cellular) | 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 (SpO2) | 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 |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | - |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate 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 | $227.96 | $132.00 |
