Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2 - Which is Better?

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Featured in this comparison chart are the Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2 – Two of the finest smartwatches on the market for comprehensive fitness tracking and otherwise. Each of these two is fitness-focused and loaded with lots of features. Although the Watch 5 which is available in two sizes; 40mm and 44mm has more features compared to the Versa 2, the Versa 2 also has its strong points which includes a longer battery life that keeps you going.

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Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Specifications Compared



Product Info	Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm) (GPS) Specifications, Features and Price Buy @ Amazon	Fitbit Versa 2 Specifications, Features and Price Buy @ Amazon
Price	$429.99	$199.25
ABOUT DEVICE	ABOUT DEVICE	ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	(GPS), Apple Watch Series 5	Fitbit Versa 2
Device type	Fitness/Sport smartwatch	Fitness/Sport smartwatch
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Release date	September, 2019	September, 2019
Predecessor	Apple Watch Series 4	Fitbit Versa
Successor	—	—
Versions	Apple Watch Hermès, Apple Watch Nike+	—
BODY	BODY	BODY
Dimension	44 x 38 x 10.7 mm	40 x 40 x 12 mm
Weight	36.1g (GPS)	40 grams
Shape	Rectangular	Rectangular
Case material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Strap material	Elastomer	Silicone
Bezel material	Bezeless, Sapphire glass	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	Yes, recommended
Color	Gold, Gray, Silver	Black, Bordeaux, Grey, Petal/copper rose, Stone/mist grey
DISPLAY	DISPLAY	DISPLAY
Display size	1.78 inch	1.4 inches
Display type	1000nit, OLED	AMOLED
Display resolution	448 x 368 pixels	—
Pixel density	—	—
Always on	Yes	Yes
Custom watch face	Yes	Yes
Input type	1 Physical button, Digital crown, Touchscreen	1 Physical button, Touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY	CONNECTIVITY	CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0	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	32GB	4GB
Memory card slot	No	No
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY	CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY	CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Technology	None	None
SIM type	—	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	Yes	No
ECG	Yes	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	Yes	No
Fitness Level	Yes	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes	Yes
Sleep tracking	(Third-party app), 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	—	—
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 S5 chip (64bits)	—
CPU	Dual core	—
GPU	—	—
Operating system	WatchOS 6	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 5, Charger, Manual, Straps	Charger, Fitbit Versa 2, Manual, Straps
Price	$429.99	$199.25

Apple Watch Series 5 vs Fitbit Versa 2: The Differences/Verdict

The Watch 5 has a more sophisticated design than the Versa 2, and as a result, it has a more premium sapphire glass covering the screen. It also weighs a little less and slimmer than the Versa which makes it sleeker and more attractive. Moreover, its larger display allows you to see more at a glance.
The Apple Watch 5 also has a larger storage capacity that completely dwarfs that of the Versa 2, as a result, you get to take more of your favorite tracks with you.
Each of these two is fitness-focused and well equipped to track your active life comprehensively. However, the Versa 2 has in-depth sleep tracking features that track your complete sleep cycle stages, blood oxygen tracking with onscreen workout coach that coaches you through your favorite moves which the Watch 5 lacks (relies on third-party apps to track your sleep).
On the other hand, the Watch 5 features ECG tracking, incidental fall detection as well as an emergency calling features that aren’t present in the Versa 2.
The Versa 2 will last up to 5 days or more with mixed usage unlike the Watch 5 that barely takes you through the day.

VERDICT:The Watch 5 is a more sophisticated device no doubt, its a better smartwatch and the best choice for iPhone users, while the cheaper Versa 2 is an outstanding alternative that can help you reach more fitness goals as well as keeps you going longer.