One of the early players in the ‘smart wearables’ category, Fitbit quickly gained a reputation for launching the best fitness tracking gadgets to the point that the name ‘Fitbit’ became synonymous with health tracking bands. . However, the last few years have seen the rise of smartwatches that offer “smarter” features in addition to health and fitness tracking. We have succeeded in bringing smart wearables to the masses at a price. In January 2021, Google bought his Fitbit for his $2.1 billion, opening the door to all sorts of possibilities. We recently got our hands on the recently launched Fitbit Versa 4 and set out to test whether Fitbit still holds its own in the rapidly evolving smartwatch category. Review after using 4 for over a week.
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Fitbit Versa 4 review: The design
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When you open the box, you’ll find your Fitbit device in the middle, with chargers and extra straps on each side. Also included in the box is a quick start guide and product information booklet. Fitbit Versa 4 does not come with a power adapter.
Fitbit provided the Versa 4 with an extra 209mm strap. This is longer than the default strap (175mm) that comes with the watch. The watch wraps nicely around your wrist and the strap won’t irritate your skin even after prolonged use. His AMOLED dial, which is square, is bordered on all sides by thick bezels. Fitbit has reintroduced physical buttons on the Versa 4. This was missing in previous iterations.
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At the bottom of the watch are charging points, an optical heart rate sensor, red and infrared sensors for SpO2 monitoring, an altimeter, and more. Versa 4 also has a built-in microphone, speaker, and vibration motor. Overall, Fitbit has kept things simple with the Versa 4. The design isn’t flashy, but it’s actually a good fit for a fitness tracker. You can also add custom straps to your Versa 4.
Fitbit Versa 4 is water resistant to 50 meters, so it’s easy to wear while swimming. The watch stays put during sweaty workouts. Fitbit doesn’t mention the exact specs of the watch’s display, but it’s bright enough to be read even in direct sunlight. Weighing in at about 40g (including strap), Versa 4 is comfortable to wear all day long.
Fitbit Versa 4 review: Performance
Pairing Fitbit Versa 4 with your phone takes no time, no matter what platform you’re using. Just install the Fitbit app on your phone, turn on Bluetooth and scan your watch. Once you’ve replaced the paint cord, you’re good to go. Many expected Fitbit to incorporate Google’s Wear OS into its devices, but the company is sticking with its own Fitbit OS.
I was very happy with the design of the Fitbit Versa 4, but there were certain aspects of the OS and general functionality that needed a little more improvement. Let’s start with the good part – health and fitness tracking.
Fitbit, the leader in the fitness tracking game, didn’t let us down with the Versa 4, which lives up to the company’s reputation for solid performance.
Your smartwatch can track up to 40 training routines, from all kinds of exercises like weightlifting, treadmill and crossfit, to sports like martial arts, tennis and snowboarding. Auto-detection of workouts also works smoothly. What impressed us was the altimeter, which was fairly accurate in readings when climbing stairs and altitude climbed. and updates every 5 seconds in normal mode. The fact that Fitbit can accomplish this without significantly reducing battery levels is pretty impressive.
Versa 4 has built-in GPS so you can leave your phone at home and go for a walk or run. The step counter takes some time to adapt, but the readings are mostly accurate. This watch also lets you know how many calories you burned during your workout. This is a stat that should be taken with a grain of salt, not just for the Versa 4, but for every other smartwatch.
Fitbit Versa 4’s sleep tracking features are similar to some premium smartwatches on the market. After tracking your sleep patterns, the Fitbit app assigns a Sleep Score to determine your sleep quality. You can also access a complete breakdown of your sleep cycles with charts that track REM sleep, light sleep, deep sleep, and how long you’ve been awake. In addition to this, you also get a graph of your blood oxygen levels during your sleep period.
For fitness-conscious users, the Fitbit app offers detailed health metrics along with all the fitness data Versa 4 tracks throughout the day. Through ‘Active Zone Minutes’, the app can tell you how much time you spend in high heart rate activities. These metrics are compared to the ideal benchmarks set by WHO and the American Heart Association. For more detailed metrics, you need to subscribe to Fitbit Premium. Versa 4 comes with 6 months free his Fitbit premium his package after which he will be charged Rs 999/year or Rs 99/month.
Moving on to the less impressive parts, we feel Fitbit needs to step up its software and “smart” features if it wants to compete with other smartwatches in this category. Does not support party apps. That means the only apps you can use with this smartwatch are native apps like Alarm, Find My Phone, Weather, and some of Fitbit’s fitness apps. Versa 4 does not have music player support. This is a feature that all other smartwatches in this budget have.
The OS is pretty clean, but feels very limited in certain scenarios. For example, you can’t see a detailed breakdown of your activity from the watch itself. To see all the tracked data, you have to switch to his Fitbit app on your smartphone. Need to change your watch face? The watch doesn’t allow you to switch between available watch faces with a long press, so you’ll have to re-enter the app. And while the Fitbit Versa 4 has Alexa support, it doesn’t have Google’s own voice assistant.
These shortcomings severely hinder the Versa 4’s “smart” capabilities. Pairing with your smartphone via Bluetooth connection greatly enhances your experience. I can receive calls on the Versa 4 and the call quality is very satisfying. You can also respond to incoming messages by checking notifications and using voice-to-text for replies or choosing from a list of pre-configured auto-replies and emojis.
Finally, the Fitbit Versa 4’s battery life is impeccable. The smartwatch easily lasts 4+ days of moderate to heavy use.Even with the “Always On Display” on, we got almost two and a half days of battery life. A 15-minute quick charge gives you a full day of use, and a full charge takes just under two hours. Fast charging time and long battery life keep the watch on for longer periods of time and improve the quality of your data.
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verdict
The Fitbit Versa 4 is currently priced at Rs 16,999. When it comes to fitness tracking and data evaluation, there aren’t many smartwatches better than the Versa 4. But the OS experience and limited “smart” features put the Fitbit Versa 4 a step behind its competitors at this price point. The Versa 4 is recommended for fitness-oriented users looking for a comprehensive fitness tracker and not minding giving up more sophisticated features.
Strong Points
Enhanced fitness tracking
comfortable fit
long lasting battery life
Cons
No third party apps
No Google voice assistant support
Limited OS experience
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