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NFT: Apple Watch vs Fitbit Versa

Giants in 07 : 6/20/2018 2:21 pm
Hello everyone, my fitbit Charge 2's heart rate monitor broke last week and all fitbit will do is give me 25% off my next purchase since I am out of warranty.

Feeling jaded, I said fuck that and bought an Apple Watch this morning. Currently, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and honestly worried that I spent 400 dollars on something I'm not going to use to its fullest potential.

I have an iPhone, iPad , Macbook Pro and the wireless headphones from Apple, so it's not a matter of not understanding the technology or Apple's iOS's. Moreso, I feel that Fitbit does a better job of bringing the caloric/heartrate aspect into the forefront, which is my prime reason for wearing a smartwatch.

I doubt anybody has had both of these watches, but currently I'm looking into returning my Apple Watch and getting a Fitbit Versa for half the price. I'd love to get some reviews from those that have either product. I am really conflicted.
Check out this guy's review  
BigBlue89 : 6/20/2018 2:34 pm : link
He's a fitness gadget enthusiast and I think answers most of your concerns.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/fitbit-versa-review.html
Love the Apple watch  
UConn4523 : 6/20/2018 2:35 pm : link
never thought I’d say that either. The fitness benefits were the primary reason but being able to get texts or answer the phone without it being on me is very convenient. If I’m in a long meeting I can glance at my watch and determine if I need to step out to address something or not, for example. I also needed a new watch and it fit the bill for me there as well.
What did you think of the Charge 2?  
Bill L : 6/20/2018 2:38 pm : link
I was considering it. It looks pretty unobtrusive which is more my style.
Thanks for responses so far, that link was a great review  
Giants in 07 : 6/20/2018 2:53 pm : link
I loved my Charge 2. Was very very sad to see it die on me after just a year and a few months.
I had the Fitbit Blaze previously  
Giantology : 6/20/2018 3:12 pm : link
It crapped out on me after the warranty expired - battery started getting ridiculously hot and burning my skin so I had to get a replacement.

I thought about buying a new Blaze or waiting for the Versa, but ended up going with the Apple Watch 3 instead thanks to some unexpected tax return funds.

All in all, I really like the Apple Watch - it's far more advanced than Fitbit's devices in all the ways it works with iOS. The only complaint I've had about is that it just doesn't do tracking as easily as the Fitbit did.

Fitbit typically automatically logs and captures workouts and sleep. With the Apple Watch, I've yet to find any workout or sleeping apps that log and track automatically. That's honestly my biggest gripe - it's been fantastic outside of that.
If you get an Apple Watch  
Jim in Scranton : 6/20/2018 3:14 pm : link
get the warranty. Mine just died right before having it for two years. It's a piece of technology, it's not going to last like a real watch.
RE: I had the Fitbit Blaze previously  
Giants in 07 : 6/20/2018 3:26 pm : link
In comment 13995456 Giantology said:
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It crapped out on me after the warranty expired - battery started getting ridiculously hot and burning my skin so I had to get a replacement.

I thought about buying a new Blaze or waiting for the Versa, but ended up going with the Apple Watch 3 instead thanks to some unexpected tax return funds.

All in all, I really like the Apple Watch - it's far more advanced than Fitbit's devices in all the ways it works with iOS. The only complaint I've had about is that it just doesn't do tracking as easily as the Fitbit did.

Fitbit typically automatically logs and captures workouts and sleep. With the Apple Watch, I've yet to find any workout or sleeping apps that log and track automatically. That's honestly my biggest gripe - it's been fantastic outside of that.


My biggest problem. I love how sleek the Apple Watch is, but it simply doesn't do what I hoped it would tracking wise.
RE: RE: I had the Fitbit Blaze previously  
Giantology : 6/20/2018 3:34 pm : link
In comment 13995471 Giants in 07 said:
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In comment 13995456 Giantology said:


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It crapped out on me after the warranty expired - battery started getting ridiculously hot and burning my skin so I had to get a replacement.

I thought about buying a new Blaze or waiting for the Versa, but ended up going with the Apple Watch 3 instead thanks to some unexpected tax return funds.

All in all, I really like the Apple Watch - it's far more advanced than Fitbit's devices in all the ways it works with iOS. The only complaint I've had about is that it just doesn't do tracking as easily as the Fitbit did.

Fitbit typically automatically logs and captures workouts and sleep. With the Apple Watch, I've yet to find any workout or sleeping apps that log and track automatically. That's honestly my biggest gripe - it's been fantastic outside of that.



My biggest problem. I love how sleek the Apple Watch is, but it simply doesn't do what I hoped it would tracking wise.


Yeah - for that reason alone, it might be worth it for you to make the return.

My hope is that eventually there will be more tracking apps that hopefully work seamlessly - it just won't ever all be in one app tracked neatly and together. But I get enough out of the Apple Watch otherwise that it is worth it for me.
If fitness is mostly what you want it for  
Jim in Fairfax : 6/20/2018 3:41 pm : link
then Apple Watch is the wrong buy. It’s a far more versatile and sophisticated device than the Fitbit. But it costs a lot more, and if you’re not going to use the other stuff much there’s not much point.

Fitbit is fitness first, with some other stuff thrown in. Apple Watch is like a limited feature mini-iPhone.
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26.2 : 6/20/2018 3:42 pm : link
I can't speak for all of your concerns, but as a runner, I've heard that apple watch doesn't work very well for running nearly as well as garmin or fitbit or other fitness watches.

I use the Garmin vivo active watch. I got it 2 years ago and its great. If you play golf its great for that as well.
Wife has the versa  
AnnapolisMike : 6/20/2018 3:43 pm : link
And loves it. But if you are on the apple eco system...get that.
Thanks everyone  
Giants in 07 : 6/20/2018 5:18 pm : link
Just bought the Versa. I'm going to wear both for a few days and ultimately return one.
I have no experience with the Apple Watch  
jcn56 : 6/20/2018 5:49 pm : link
but got a Versa for Father's Day. Still haven't scratched the surface, but it looks like a hell of a product.

I'm psyched that unlike my previous Fitbit, it's waterproof. Going to come in handy this summer!
The  
bc0312 : 6/20/2018 6:39 pm : link
new WatchOS is supposed to improve on the detection of workouts and sleep. If it doesn’t, I’ll be getting a Fitbit.
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