Compare the Fitbit Versa 4, 3, and 2

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30 December 2024

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Compare the Fitbit Versa 4, 3, and 2

With the Fitbit Versa, you can keep track of your health and use a number of smart functions. The Versa 4 has the most elaborate sports functions and it's the lightest. That's useful if you wear the Fitbit while you sleep. The older models have fewer functions and they're a bit bigger. You can read what the differences are exactly here.

Compare the Fitbit Versa 4, 3, and 2

Look and size

Versa 4: small with regular button

Versa 4: small with regular button

The Versa 4 has a physical button, just like the Versa 2. This way, you can control the Versa 4 more easily and accurately than with the touch button of the Versa 3. The Versa 4 is lighter and smaller than the Versa 3. This way, you can wear the Fitbit more easily while you sleep.

Versa 3: small with touch button

Versa 3: small with touch button

The Versa 3 doesn't have a physical button you need to press, but it has a touch button. Some people find this less comfortable and accurate than a physical button. The Versa 3 is smaller than the Versa 2, but it has a larger screen thanks to the smaller bezels.

Versa 2: relatively large and heavy

Versa 2: relatively large and heavy

You can control the Versa 2 with a physical button. The Versa 2 is the largest and heaviest of the Fitbit Versa models. That can be especially distracting when you're trying to sleep. With the thick bezels, you have less screen space than on the Versa 4 and 3.

Sports and health

Versa 4: most sports modes

Versa 4: most sports modes

The Fitbit Versa 4 has 40 sports modes, which is the most of the models. This way, you can accurately keep track of your workouts when you're doing a lesser known sport. Just like with the Versa 3, you'll get a daily recovery score. This indicates if you're ready to exercise or if you need to take some rest. In addition, the Fitbit measures your stress level and it tracks how deep you sleep. You do need Fitbit Premium for these functions.

Versa 3: fewer sports modes

Versa 3: fewer sports modes

The Versa 3 has 20 sports profiles, which is fewer than the Versa 4. This way, the measurements can be less accurate for some sports. The Versa 3 was the first Versa model with the daily recovery score, stress measurements, and sleep measurements. For the Versa 3, you also need a Fitbit Premium subscription for these functions.

Versa 2: only basic functions

Versa 2: only basic functions

The Fitbit Versa 2 has various sports profiles. In addition, you have basic functions like a heart rate reading, but no advanced functions. You can't measure your stress level, for example. Other readings can be less accurate than with the newer Fitbit models.

Smart functions

Versa 4: improved software

Versa 4: improved software

The Versa 4 has the new feature that you can add Google apps in the future. Fitbit is working to make your Fitbit suitable for popular apps like Google Wallet and Google Maps. This way, you'll get more out of your Fitbit than the just the standard apps. In addition, the software of the Versa is updates, so your measurements are more accurate. Just like the Versa 3, the Versa 4 has a built-in FPS and you can make contactless payments via Fitbit Pay.

Versa 3: GPS and Fitbit Pay

Versa 3: GPS and Fitbit Pay

Thanks to the built-in GPS sensor, you can leave your smartphone at home during your run. The Versa 3 keeps track of your location and run distance accurately. You can make contactless payments via Fitbit Pay. You'll also see smartphone notifications on your Fitbit and you can answer calls.

Versa 2: no GPS

Versa 2: no GPS

The Versa 2 has the fewest smart functions. It doesn't have a built-in GPS sensor, so you have to take the smartphone with you during your run. You do see smartphone notifications, but you can't answer calls.

Conclusion

The Fitbit Versa 4 and Versa 3 have the most elaborate sports functions. Unlike the Versa 2, they have a built-in GPS and you can make contactless payments via Fitbit Pay. There are fewer differences between the 4 and 3. The Versa 4 has more sports modes, it's lighter, and it offers better support for Google apps in the future.

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