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Fitbit Versa: First Impressions

Our Fitbit Versa arrived this week!

We’ll be writing a full review after we’ve had some time to really put it to the test, but we wanted to tell you a bit about our first impressions, especially if you’re itching to buy one right now.

What to Know About the Versa

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the Versa since Fitbit’s announcement earlier this year. This wearable is meant to address some of the biggest complaints about Fitbit’s first attempt at a smartwatch, the Ionic, which has been largely a disappointment. The Versa is replacing the Blaze and has a look similar to an Apple Watch. Here are some of the key features that consumers and critics alike are most excited about:

Tracking

  • All-day activity (steps, distance, floors climbed, active minutes, and calories burned)
  • Heart rate
  • SmartTrack
  • Connected GPS
  • Sleep (total time and sleep stages)
  • Cardio fitness score

Features

  • Water resistant up to 50 meters
  • Guided breathing sessions
  • 4+ day battery life
  • On-screen coaching
  • Apps
  • Smart notifications

 

Out of the Box

The Versa comes with both the large and small wristbands, so you don’t have to worry about sizing beforehand.

  • Small: 5.5 – 7.1 inches circumference.
  • Large: 7.1 – 8.7 inches circumference.

It is lightweight (38 grams) and the face is much smaller than the Ionic (face width 1.34″) . The total dimensions are: 39.35mm x 39.35mm x 11.24mm.

This watch has an LCD screen that looks fantastic. If you’ve played with an Ionic at all, you’ll find that the functionality is about the same. You swipe left, right, and up to get to various screens. There are three buttons for various functions. Through the app on your phone you can adjust the watch face, add apps, and make other adjustments.

Also included is the charger, which I’m pretty skeptical about. It is a stand that clamps down on the watch itself. The band comes out on either side, so it doesn’t lay flat. I’m going to have to do some investigating to see if this is an issue for anyone thus far.

We purchased the black Versa, but it also comes in grey and rose gold. There are some Special Edition Versas with woven bands that are about $30 more — you also get NFC contactless payments through Fitbit Pay if you elect for the more expensive one.

Versa Special Edition with Contactless Payments

Setup

Setup was easy:  You simply download the Fitbit app and then walk through the steps of adding and connecting the Versa. I had to wait about 20-30 minutes for it to update and pair, but once that was done, everything was a breeze.

Navigating the Fitbit app and finding watch faces and additional apps to download is simple. Once you make a change, it takes the watch a minute to finish updating.

Interesting Features

One thing I noticed when I went looking for a new watch face is something called Fitbit Labs, which apparently lets you have a virtual pet to motivate you to move. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued, so I’ll definitely be investigating that.

The other intriguing feature on the Versa is one that’s not out yet: women’s health tracking. Fitbit has said this will be available “spring,” but no word yet precisely when. This feature will help women track reproductive health among other things — something brands like Bellabeat are already doing.

Final Thoughts

I’m very impressed by the Versa so far. All the things I liked best about the Ionic are inside, but the exterior is so much better. The screen is smaller and lays flat, and it’s super lightweight. The looks and interface of the screen itself have worked great for me today.

We’ll be offering a full, comprehensive review shortly, so stay tuned!

 

 

Fitbit Versa Release Date

It all happened so quickly: Leaks of the forthcoming Fitbit smartwatch hit several online outlets in the past few weeks, then Fitbit versa in grayFitbit made the official announcement. The mass-appeal Blaze replacement is coming — and it’s much smaller and more affordable than the largely-criticized Ionic.

The Fitbit Versa will be released April 16th, and it’s available for preorder now.

The Versa is priced at $200 (with a “special edition” design around $30 more) and looks remarkably similar to the Apple Watch. For those who hate the bulky design of the Ionic, this is very welcome news.

In addition to a more appealing design, the Versa has some great features as well, though the smaller price tag means there are some features that didn’t make the cut (built-in GPS, for example). Fitbit Pay is only available on special editions, so you’ll need to pony up a few extra bucks if you want that ability.

There’s a lot to be excited about in the Versa. Here are some of the key features and specs:

  • Water resistant to 50 meters
  • Fitbit dashboard and tracking (steps, heart rate, sleep)
  • New Female Health Tracking features
  • On screen guided workouts
  • Reminders to move
  • Guided breathing
  • Pandora play and storage
  • Smartphone notifications (quick replies will initially be available with Android only)
  • Fitbit app store
  • 4+ day battery life

woman wearing Fitbit versa

Does this mean that Fitbit is making a comeback after their dismal Ionic sales and steady decline? It certainly seems to check all the boxes for what Fitbit fans want, and the smaller, sleeker design is hugely important to those with smaller wrists who didn’t like how overwhelming the Ionic was.

The Fitbit Versa can be preordered now and will be released in mid-April. We’re pretty excited for it. We’ll be putting it head to head with the Apple Watch Series 3 and the Fitbit Ionic, so stay tuned!

What’s your take on this new design?

Preorder the Versa here.

Fitbit versa in pink, gray, and black

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