Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Fitbit Versa 2
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The new Apple Watch starts at $400 and has a lot of health and fitness tracking features, as well as tight integration with the iPhone. But the Fitbit Versa 2 works on iOS and Android and costs $200 less. I compare these smartwatches on everything from battery life to the always-on display, plus talk about how they track exercise and sleep.
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Went ahead upgraded from the Charge 3 to the Versa 2 -- LOVE it! It even warned me that I might have A-fib. Got checked out by a cardiologist and I'm on medication. It may have saved my life!
Same here.
I like how the cushions were placed on the floor when she threw her android device.
A little easter egg for you! 😂
I like that she threw the Android phone away - not the Apple Watch!
My Android is A LOT heartier than an iPhone.
Obviously, her colleagues anticipated how hysterical she can get during a video review.
Jiachen Lin hahaahahahah i didnt even realize
I was dubious at first. I’m not a gadget guy. I love my Fitbit and I’m fascinated by the sleep and resting heart rate graphs. You can see the improvement in fitness. This is a great motivator.
Charging daily seems like it would get in the way of sleep tracking.
@joscelyn singletary stock no, but with apps yes....like Pillow, SleepMatic, AutoSleep, SleepWatch...
I charge it right after I reach home and wear it right before I go to bed. works for me!
L. Me too!!! It only takes like an hour to charge
Not everybody tracks their sleep
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I'm getting a fitbit for my mom and me for mothers day so we can exercise together.
I was a huge fitbit fan. Unfortunately, there are a few things people should consider before purchasing it. I owned the fitbit charge 2, and I went through three replacements. I bought one and the glue that held the fitbit together melted. FItbit was nice enough to send me a replacement but the replacement had battery problems. They sent another replacement and it worked for three months until the battery gave out. I gave fitbit another try and bought the fitbit Ionic. It was amazing however, the battery was damaged after one year. I contacted fitbit and they said it was beyond the warranty. My wife also had an ionic and the battery was an issue. we have done research and it appears it is a common issue.
I am not trying to sway your opinion but you should do your research before buying.
GREAT Video. I'm leaning toward apple watch 5.
Bought the fitbit versa 2 for $125 on black friday!!
I got it on black Friday too...
Bruh I got it for $150. DARN IT
@@sketchpad7116 it is still on sale for 130$ on macys... Just buy it from there...
I did as well but in ciber Monday
Bought mine for 129 on qvc lol
Have Fitbit charge I love it, 3 yrs old thinking about upgrading . After watching the comparison on the on Fitbit Versa 2 & Apple Watch . Going with Fitbit . Use Fitbit for tracking sleep(mainly) & charge it about every 4 days
Did you upgrade if so which watch or tracker do you use currently? I’m hard stuck on the charge 4 or like the versa 2-3
🚨 Video update! 🚨 Fitbit has added a color always-on display, sleep score and a smart wake feature to the Versa 2 in the latest software update. AND the SP02 sensor is now active!
Lexy Savvides I have a iPhone 7 Plus I’m getting the Fitbit versa 2! Can I setup Spotify on my phone? Is it easy? And how!
Man. I’ve fallen for this girl. She’s a cutie and fun. Start your own channel content 💪🏾😍
Fitbit Versa 2 price drop to $130 on Amazon.
Still picking Apple or switching to Fitbit?
Sick watch Tan!
Should I get the Fitbit versa 2 or Fitbit charge 3?
I prefer:
- the shape of fitbit versa 2
- the price of fitbit versa 2
- the watchOS
- the battery of fitbit versa 2
- the responsiveness of apple watch series 5
- always-on display of apple watch series 5
- variety of health tracking choice on apple watch
Hiroshit the Fitbit versa 2 has always on display
@@gracekaisner7515 but the clock faces are not that great
Well after this video my fit versa 2 updated and now i have more workout activities just like the apple watch
Analyssa Clark Does the Fitbit has basketball tracking?
@@sunsunchannel9218 no mine doesnt track basketball but it might in the next update
I had the Fitbit Alta HR for maybe 2 years and recently switched to the S5 Apple Watch. I really love it! I like that it tracks movement in general where the Alta really only tracks steps and workouts. The Apple Watch keeps track of how many flights of stairs I take, whether they’re split or one straight flight, where the Alta only noticed straight up and down flights of stairs. I do miss sleep tracking and multi-day battery but I also don’t mind detaching from technology while I’m sleeping and when the AOD is off I can get about 2 days from the watch. It was definitely an upgrade for me.
Blissful Martini Thank you for your comment !
I have the Fitbit Alta - the first version
But I think I will buy the Apple Watch...🧐
Loved your comparison, why would anyone give a thumbs down, it’s not possible you could have been more fair. Note to Apple. Just how you made the iPod work with windows, do the same with the watch to android. You would sell about 100 million more watches. PS I’m still rocking Apple Watch V 1 and loving it
Apple Watch is the number one selling wearable and the number one selling watch in the world. I do not think the lack of Android support is hurting it so far.
RS I think I’d have to agree with your points.
Honestly, I’d get myself an Apple Watch if I had an iPhone. I don’t, though. And I won’t get one. iPhones are not worth the price in my opinion, as android devices offer more. Such a pity :(
@@ArturKwaszyn Get a cheap one second hand.
lmao my work bought me an apple watch for christmas...I have an Android lmfao. Gonna sell my apple watch and buy a FitBit
For how much do you sell it?
pyrrhichos I would keep it.They paid their money to get that for you.
@@teenwolf7125 you can't use an apple watch with Android....
I'd do the same.
How much do you want for it? I am going crazy wanting an Apple Watch
Battery life is the killer. If I have to place my watch on a charger each night it’s a deal breaker.
The Apple Watch with LTE costs ~$100 more than without. Did you mention that? I chose the Versa 2 for the much lower cost and much, much better battery life.
Honestly before I clicked the video I wasn't sure but then that is very amazing review thanks a lot !!
I HAD BOTH I LIKE FITBIT
For some reason apple has no battery life so I stay with fitbit
Asif Malik sane here
Same here...5 days vs 2 days max if you are gentle and do nothing with your apple lol
Even iPhones have worse battery life I don't know what it is.
Apple watch, "it does so much more" except for arguably the most important feature, sleep tracking.
Apple battery life sucks... :(
Himcor it can do sleep tracking but you have to use a third party app such as sleepwatch. It works well for me but it would be better if they had a native app.
Sleep tracking? Lol
@@jacksonboyd Yes but nothing near of the quality of sleep tracking on Fitbit
I hate wearing a watch while sleeping. So this feature or better say lack of it doesn’t really effect me 🤷
I don't really know how you could compare these two since one is a true smartwatch and the other is a fitness oriented tracker with some smartwatch features. Not to mention the price-point is so vastly different. It doesn't seem like they're on any kind of the same level. They're two different products for two different markets.
We want a Series 5 vs the Watch Active 2 comparison. Please!!!
I agree i want one too
Your wish is my command!
@@LexySavvides omg Lexy you actually responded. Your reviews are the best at CNET, keep up the great work!!
The galaxy active 2 is better. Tracks your sleep natively. Looks better. Spotify actually works. Longer battery.
It’s simple:you own an iphone go for the apple watch or if you have an android go for the watch active 2
Made one really bad point. Fitness trackers are made for fitness tracking and smartwatches are not specifically designed for fitness tracking at all but it’s an added perk to many of them, including Apple Watch. Health features are more of a perk on Apple Watch over fitness tracking as a whole. Having the heart rate through the day, dB Meter, ECG, Air Quality, etc is all health based but not fitness based. Fitness trackers have a history of much longer battery life but also a lot fewer features and they key in on fitness solely. Usually no or few third party apps, limited connection to notifications, lower quality displays, etc. Most people wanting fitness trackers go for Garmin, Fitbit, Polar, etc. Apple Watch users primarily want them for the tech features, calls, texts, complications, etc. There is some crossover but most runners and fitness focused people will stay away from Apple Watch. Smartwatches definitely are not primarily fitness trackers so it’s really out of line to make that a primary focus in comparison because that’s really the only comparison to justify the video solely. Just because they both go on the wrist and tell time doesn’t mean they are the same category at all. It’s like trying to say Sunglasses and Google Glass are the same thing and need compared or comparing fútbol and American football just because they share a similar name.
You dont have to bring your phone when you run with fitbit. I use it every day, u just upload to the phone after the work out.
I nearly cancelled my online order for the versa 2 while watching the video. She said the versa 2 didn't have full color ambient. While canceling I saw a software update added full color always on display. Update your video!!
Not possible to update the video without re-recording the entire thing, but will make sure we add a comment in the description now :)
Thank you for the great review! Maybe I’ll just get the fitbit versa instead of the apple watch
I bought my Apple Watch 3 about a month ago and I love it. I’m a runner and not taking my phone but still being able to stream music to my AirPods without my phone is a game changer. So yeah. Apple Watch is better and Apple lowered its price and with the amazon price match at target, I bought mine for 169
Erin collins with Apple Music or Spotify?
How do you like the 3?
@@unknownuser8221 you can only use apple music when your not connected to your phone or on a cellular plan
@@cmcc0408 I loves it! It's so much more useful than I thought it was gonna be! I'm actually making some headway on my fitness journey because of this watch!
Such a good review! Idk why you have a lot of dislikes on this video but out of all the videos ive seen related to this topic, this was the most helpful thank you!
I loved to see an updated video between the Series 5 or 6 & the new Fitbit Versa 3 & the new Fitbit Sense smartwatches. The Versa 3 & Sense have built-in GPS. The Versa 3 now has a built-in speaker as well
It’s very annoying that such an expensive device cannot track sleep out of the box.
Because it working not accurate for Apple to release something to work not accurately that will make android fan go mad
Roberto fblack exaxtly, why such expensive device is unable to track sleep accurately when cheaper options like Fitbit can?
@@FelonMusk2021 it can but not accurately just like the lady in video said but they can get away with it because they are not apple.
Roberto fblack lol consumers like me thinks it is good enough. Besides if there are paid apps to do it, it doesn’t make sense Apple couldn’t add it as a feature. Apple has released crappy stuff like maps, antennae gate, series 1 watch, so your excuse of not releasing this feature isn’t accurate.
Roberto fblack I am not an Android fan boy btw. I use the 11 pro max , and I am sticking with my Fitbit cos this piece of expensive gadget can’t track sleep.
Wait a damn minute... did you shrink the bezels on the apple watch in the thumbnail😂😂😂
Wtf they did
Apple pays them to give positive reviews
@@pinkisforpimps Probably true
joshuag94 it’s weird that they did that but I don’t think Apple paid them to shrink the bezels
@@ax_lz That girl does like Apple a lot so that could mean somthing😂
First time I was making a decision between Versa and Apple watch - i chose Versa - because battery life and i wanted an activity tracker... I did love my Versa, but the battery never lasted 5 days. I think i got like 3.5 days first 3 months, and then i was getting 1.5 day, and after 6 months 1 day, and then it wouldnt last whole day, and after 1 year and 3 months it simply died! After i took of charger, it was hot, and wouldnt turn on! Thank Good i had extended warranty. Of course, Versa was unrepairable, and i got my 249.00 back! Apple Watch 5 came out few days later and i got it! I loooove it and i would NOT go back to Fitbit!
Best Buy even stopped selling warranties at I believe FitBit's request because they were claimed for breaking during that time almost ALL the time. I used to use the original Alta, and it was inconsistent Bluetooth, so claimed my warranty and got a Huawei Watch 2. That was a great upgrade, until it had it's own battery issues, but with that warranty and over time, got that money to get a Series 3 at regular price and $40 back towards the iPhone X. Landed at the better option myself.
how are you liking the apple battery life? I hear it only lasts one day when new, and even less after that.
Dont have any problem with charging it every night. Liking the Apple watch features better. Enjoying my Apple watch 👍
ANA Arhanic how is that acceptable? The Apple acts defective from a battery perspective when new. How is it going to avoid the dumpster when used?
Nujhat Nabeela yeah that or weird corner case of apps, setup, etc
The battery life on the apple watch kills it for me because I have sleep apnea and want to track my sleep without having to charge my watch all the time. Going with the fitbit.
Get an Apple watch series 3 or Samsung active. They are better options than Fitbit. Plus Fitbit does not support multiple languages for example arabic.
mohammed nagshabandi racist!!!
I hope the cushions caught it. 0:42
Better comparison would be Versa 2 vs Series 3 since it's the same price but hey it's CNET what do you expect
Just received my versa 2 thanks for your input.💪👌👍✨
I’ve had the Apple Watch 5 for 4 months. I miss my Fitbit charge 2
Peter I why?
Joelius Gillius charge it much less, don’t need to worry about damaging it. In the end I just need time and heart rate.
Loved your review. Brilliant journalism and delivery - thank you! First time viewer and now a sub of your channel.
how can you compare these the apple watch is two times as expensive as the fitbit versa 2
Because they both have pretty much the same features and technology at a huge price difference ! Apple are sucking peoples money right out their wallets lol! Fitbit is better...
Ya, I like the apple, but not even a days worth of battery!! (I'm a droid guy, was watching for wife). My Samsung only gives me a day as well, but it is 3 years old.
I bought the Fitbit versa-2 for her, but didn't realise it wouldn't pair as well with her apple phone, for texts and such. That stinks. But still, I think she'd rather have 4 days than maybe one. No good when it's dead, that's how my Samsung is lol. It works well for a night, if it's blue toothed to my phone.
And much better. If you are an apple user then you just sync. Fitbit forces you to pay for cheap subscriptions to all of their apps. Also the syncing is flawed you sync music through your desktop not phone app. Annoying.
...and three times better.
You should have done series 3 instead of 5 as the 3 and the Fitbit are the same price
You forgot that Fitbit versa 2 has a sp02 sensor ! Yes yes it has that .
Me at 0:42, the heck you doing
Also me: ohh theres pillows
You omitted a large factor for comparison - price!
I love my series 5 with display always on in OFF mode I get 2 days of battery life. I also love Apple for being on top with updates that's something my Samsung Gear wasn't good about!!!
Not a fair comparison and different price tier, I actually bought both series 5 and fitbit versa 2. Definitely series 5 is better but settled for a series 3.
Throw your phone without pillows in the background 😹
You throw your phone without pillows on the ground! Good eye =P. We'll hide the pillows better next time.
CNET HAHAHAH
Nice video! It seems to me that Fitbit and Apple Watch are quite similar when you think about how many apps you don't actually in the apple watch
I recently bought a used apple watch series 4, 44 mm for 270€ (~300$, new price iny my country is 420€ ~470$) and I really enjoy it :D I had a really cheap 35$ alternative before, which was okay but not that great, but I bought the apple watch since the display is much bigger and you can do a lot more on it. So if you have an iPhone and want an apple watch, search for a cheaper used one!
:39 ik u aint jus toss that s10 like that 😂😂
00:40 You See the pillows in the background which protect the smartphone. 😂
I'd pick the fitbit if the screen ratio wasn't that small and the edges of it weren't so noticeable.
It's not that noticeable when you actually have the watch on. The camera just makes the edges very visible.
Why not to say that Versa 2 has SpO2 sensor, which allows tracking breath and, as a result, not only calculate sleep score, but detect and track sleep stages. Sleep tracking is very important feature - even for those who don't think about it.
LOL.. Juicy J Yeah HO! 0:47 came out of no where I was like.. LOL!
0:40 how about those pillows?
I ruined my Fitbit 1 by showering with it for over a year which made the screen glitch out and was going back and forth with the Apple Watch series 3 and FV2 but the battery and distraction of the watch just throws me off. I will be investing in a FV2 for these reasons. It worked so well for my lifestyle and the Apple Watch needs to step it up when it comes to working with android phones and battery life.
arm band for your phone when you run?
Love the versa2 Alexa saves me time& calories
I can’t believe this is a comparison.
To be fair, it is sensible to comapre a Fitbit and Garmin to an Apple Watch. If you don't care about many smart functions and just want health tracking. Fitbit is the winner.
Major Skies agreed
@@majorskies7091 Yeah thats why they call it Fitbit not smart bit. In opinion apple wins by a long shot but still
@@chasitymuse5862 Yes yes, I know.
Apple wins in a long shot *for smartness* not for health tracking and battery life. The Apple Watch doesn't even have sleep tracking built-in.
Honestly...
People never review the Fitbit coach with all the quick and easy workouts.
I dont mind the battery life in apple watch because i charge it every night. The other one, i always have to check the battery if it is already 5th day or 4th or 6th day.
2:50
Pre-2020 me:
2020 me: *triggered*
9:20 slight fix; the Apple Watch also has an ambient light sensor.
I know, it is annoying that Fitbit doesnt include more exercises. I do more than what's on the watch and I have to use a general workout mode, which I do not think is as accurate.
Upgraded from the original versa to the versa 2. Bought yesterday for $129 from Kohl’s and they gave me $20 Kohl’s cash so $109. No brainer.
I’m just looking for the best for sleep tracking as I don’t sleep at night and I want to Chuck the results down my GP’S throat lol
Fitbit all the way!
___Puppet__Master___ which one ! I’ve just got the charge 3 thinking it’s the newest and there are so many bugs in the sleep tracking and the community have complained but amazon ain’t listening
david black Fitbit Versa 2 at BestBuy sail 180$Cad and I have no problem at all.
5:36 Did anyone feel they went to another video?
As someone who owns both android / iphone , likes to track sleep without worrying about battery, fitbit just made more sense although Apple Watch is technically more superior with internal tech.
iPhone user here- def want the versa 2.
You way undervalued the Apple's LTE .. it's effectively an iPhone. You can nearly double Apple's battery time by disabling the always on display.
Disabling the always on display doesn’t really make any difference for batter consumption. They have explained it and I have tested it out. It’s the same.
RobloxUNSpaceCommand according to numerous tech reviewers, it’s absolutely not the same.
@@gfyGoogle .. According to people that have actually tested it the lowest battery savings is 25% using a simple face (low calculations) and up to double with complicated faces with (high calculations) faces. The "Reviewer" I linked above .. 30% savings.
D Jaquith you know I was defending your point, right?
@@gfyGoogle .. Your post was unclear.
Thank you. I like the doctors hair.
I don't know where you are getting $400 for the apple watch from - that must be US pricing lol LUCKY because here in Canada it is $741 no term price or $35/mo on 2 year contract + $35 hook up fee and $10/mo for 1G of data. I ended up scoring the FitBit Versa 2 on sale during black friday for $199.99 - no additional fees. That was ultimately my deciding factor - plus, I really liked the sleep monitoring feature, battery life and design. Great review! Thank you :)
Yep US pricing! Thanks for watching, will try to include other country pricing in future eps. Enjoy the Versa 2!
Lexy Savvides haha you always have the best prices LOL I hope I enjoy it 🤞🏻 it’ll be my first ever smart watch 🤯 thank you!!
the battery in apple watch last only for 18 hours which is no time so if that a problem to you i really recommend to go with fitbit
Since when CNET started comparing apples with oranges?
Finally the Apple Watch series 5 is out, which means that the series 4 will be cheaper. Now I can finally afford a used series 1
Uzair Arshad back when the 3 came out I bought a series 0 stainless steel version of eBay for 100 bucks. That‘s an insane deal when it was 700 at the time of release. Enjoy the deals you find my friend!
its always an Asian that makes these kinds off "funny" comments
Can you charge fitbit with Samsung's reverse charge feature?
I've went thru 2 different fitbits to specifically spot differences & both were inaccurate wl my steps & sleep which are the two I find most important. I wanted to like the fitbit more but I have to say the apple watch.
Imagine when google realise their smartwatch with the google assistant. Would be 🔥
Google-like alway will mimic Apple Watch please believe Google is the Apple of Andriod devices.
Its called a Fossil watch.
Which one is gud?? Watch or ur watch presentation?? Of course u🥰
Does Spotify not work on the Apple Watch with cellular connectivity? (When you go for a run without your phone?)
Have had several fit bits but one of the down side of it is that I don’t know what it is but the plastic straps always bring me up in a rash and I’m not allergic to anything
the apple watch has got nothing to do with the fitbit. the fitbit is made only for your fitness and the apple watch is supposed to be like a mini iphone (my opinion, dont get triggered)
apple watch is NOT supposed to be like mini iphone. (everyone’s opinion, don’t get triggered)
Like comparing a Tesla and a Prius
Not really. Apple Watch excels at certain things, Versa 2 excels at others. Just depends on what you are looking for.
Ninja Z yeah that’s what they meant genius.
Brian Cwikla 🤔 on what « thing » the Versa would excel?
@@jeefunk8833 Sleep tracking (to me personally the most important feature), battery life (battery life on the apple watch is a joke), maybe the fitness tracking app (fitbit is a well stablished fitness focused brand after all), and, of course, Android compatibility. The Apple Watch is the better "smart watch", but if someone's focus is a fitness band that may also have smart features then the versa 2 is probably the better option since fitbit has always been a reference when it comes to fitness bands.
mocochang What is the sleep tracking for? Does it just state the obvious and tell you if you need more sleep?
Personally i wouldnt spend $400 on a watch when i could spend $150 one which does the exact same thing. I think the main reason people buy applewatches is because its the cool thing to have.
SpaceNEBs I think so too. I bought the versa 2. I feel like buying the Apple Watch for most people is just to have it and say they have it.
The sleep data is kept in the health app on iPhone. Also if you want to extent the battery life of the apple watch turn off raise to wake if you have an active job. I have the original apple watch and it wasn't making a full day. I turned off the raise to wake and suddenly the watch had tons of battery left at the end of the day.
I currently have apple watch 3. Going to sell it and get versa2.
galina -purplelina oh why ? Is series 3 bad?
Bunny Chandu no it’s not bad. It’s pretty good actually. It isn’t accurate on tracking all the steps and things like that. Really wasn’t made for that. Fitbit is designed for exercise. It’s more accurate. I love my versa 2. Plus with a versa you don’t have to have 20 million apps to track everything.
Pretty good video I really enjoyed it 👍
Thanks for watching! :)
I just got the Fitbit Versa 2, also i have the Android phones, no iPhone for me, and i love it so far, and with Fitbit Pay, it's very convenient, sometimes i let my wallet at home and then you have your watch on you
Seems like a hard sell with the Series 3 being sold for closer to the Versa's cost, plus with something newer hopefully replacing it in September. Imo the Versa needs to be like, 149.
0:43 dem cushions on the floor tho
Very helpful review! What type of case is the apple watch in this video - aluminum or stainless steel?
I Charge Mine While I’m Sleep, And I’ll Usually Have About Half A Battery Left, When I Went On The Road It Lasted About 20Hrs And Was Still At About 30% Before I Charged It
I went with Fitbit. . sleep tracking was the main reason and the battery life was a close second. I dont want to deal with 3rd party apps.
00:42 throws the phone.
Saw those pillows at the back. 😝
Lmfao 😂😂
Lmfao 😂😂
I've got the versa (1 gen) and was just wondering if it was worth upgrading to apple watch s5 or just stay with the versa??
Versa duh
It is worth upgrading
Very nice review & fair comparison..
0:40 throw your phone .....don't worry pillow over there lol
Ahh look at that Apple Watch wins what a shocker lol
I’m getting my Apple Watch series 3 cellular at Walmart for 129$
Red_ Arrow I thought it was $200 and $150 gps
Lol it’s not $129. It’s $200
It’s $129 tomorrow
Yea good luck with that, sells out everywhere
I own both (apple watch3) fitbit versa is no way near apple watch in terms of how smooth & seamlessly it connects with ios
what do you say about the accurate in fitbit versa 2?