Can’t Afford the Fitbit Sense 2? Go for the Fitbit Versa 4 – See Details
We have here the details of the Fitbit Versa 4, an affordable smartwatch compared to the Fitbit Sense 2. Still, it is a premium smartwatch packed with health and fitness functions. We check on its features and specs, and here are the initial review.
Design and Build Quality
The Fitbit Versa 4 is similar in appearance to the Fitbit Sense 2, in fact, if you are not familiar with Fitbit, you might mistaken the Versa 4 as the Sense 2, as they are almost identical. Talking about the design, the Versa 4 smartwatch has a thin lightweight design. Designed for fitness, the smartwatch has a durable aluminum body frame. A sleek rounded edges, and curved corners with a physical button on its side.
It’s a premium wearable available in different color options, you can pick from black/graphite aluminum shade, waterfall blue/platinum aluminum, copper rose aluminum with pink sand strap, and beet juice color strap with copper rose aluminum body.
It only measures 1.5” x 1.5” inch x 0.45” inch with a lower center of gravity according to Fitbit for comfortable wear. Similar to Sense 2, the smartwatch is full waterproof, up to 5 ATM, able to withstand up to 50 meters of water in-depth.
Is it lighter than its predecessor, or just the same? So far, based on the review of early adopters, you can barely notice the difference when it comes to weight. Especially if you are active and keep moving. Anyways, the good thing is that it is still light and comfortable to wear just like the first version. With regards to its screen display, the Versa 4 has a beautiful color screen display, slim bezel with full touch support. On top of it is 2.5D tempered glass with crystal clear clarity.
If you check on the design, you can really feel that the wearable shouts premium. Beautiful screen display, durable body frame available in striking colors.
Features of Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch
When it comes to features, Fitbit loaded the device with health features as well as comprehensive details on its sport functions.
Health Heart Rate
The smartwatch is equipped with heart rate monitoring, the HR sensor doesn’t just monitor and provides results of your HR but also presents data about resting heart rate, and heart rate variability. Another important feature of its HR monitor is the monitoring of the low and heart rate notifications. Alerting you with notifications when your HR is not in normal range.
An additional health function is SpO2 monitoring, with the blood oxygen monitor, you can keep track on how the oxygen in your body is distributed.
Additional Health features
Health features added in the wearable are menstrual health tracking, a very useful function for women. It tracks for the period, ovulation, cycles. Another useful function is the breathing rate, and skin temperature monitoring, you can monitor the variation of temperature on your skin and check whether you have an underlying issue. The smartwatch also includes sleep tracking, and automatically monitors your sleep, recording the sleep stages, light sleep as well as the REM sleep. Its sleep provides a sleep profile as well as the sleep score.
Fitness Features
When it comes to fitness, the Versa 4 has one of the most comprehensive sports tracking in the world of smartwatches. It is equipped with a number of exercise modes, also includes a built-in GPS for its sports tracking especially for outdoor sports. If you want a comprehensive workout, the smartwatch is equipped with high-energy workouts and features Fitbit trainers and partner brands.
Other features included that works with the fitness functions are Cardio fitness score, active zone minutes, automatic exercise tracking. Aside from that, it also has automatic activity tracking, it monitors the steps, calories as well as distance.
Smart Features Included
Aside from health and fitness, the wearable is equipped with call and message notifications. Receive call notifications, as well as Bluetooth calls. With the Bluetooth call, you can answer calls directly in the smartwatch. There is also a support for message notifications, whether its text or app messages. Another best-selling feature of the Fitbit Versa 4 is the built-in Alexa. With it, you can command the smartwatch to provide you the current weather, news or set an alarm. The Alexa built-in also supports smart home devices.
Other Smart Features and Apps
Still, it includes Fitbit Pay, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Find my Phone, Always on Display, Do Not Disturb mode, preloaded watch faces, and more.
Pros
- Comprehensive Sports Mode
- Health Monitoring
- Built-in Alexa Support
- Variety of Apps Available
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Fitbit Versa 4 Specifications
Display: Color LCD
Sensors: gyroscope, altimeter, 3 axis accelerometer, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, temperature sensor, ambient light sensor, NFC, built-in GPS + GLONASS
Memory: Saves 7 days of detailed motion data, minute by minute
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Battery: Lithium Polymer, 6 Days batter Life
Microphone and Speaker: Yes
Water Resistance: Up to 50 meters
Compatibility: Android OS 10 or higher, Apple iOS 14 or higher
What’s included:
Fitbit Versa 4
Classic band (small & large)
Charging cable
Where Can you Buy the Smartwatch?
The wearable is available in the different tech shop affiliated with Fitbit, it is also available online at Fitbit website for the price of $299 US dollars
