Fitbit Versa 2 Specs and Features

The Fitbit Versa 2 specs and features have some great improvements compared to the first version. A more powerful processor provides much better speed while scrolling the new touchscreen AMOLED display, much better battery life and Alexa. It comes in two variants: a standard and special edition.

The Fitbit Versa 2 Includes NFC for wallet payments, and battery life is much better with a possible five-day lifespan with moderate usage. Alexa is good at notifications but voice reply can be somewhat stagnant at times, I’m sure improvement will come as the relationship matures.

There is still no GPS so you will need a connection to your phone but this is not a deal-breaker for most people unless you are planning very long runs or something link triathlon training, it is possible to use the GPS on your phone. If GPS is important for you, then it may be best to have a look at the Garmin Forerunner 45 which is at a slightly higher price range but offers a solid entry level Forerunner GPS.

When compared to the ever popular Fitbit Charge 3 or the Amazfit GTR they come with many of the same features but the Versa 2 comes equipped with extra features such as Amazon Alexa, an always-on display, microphone and music storage on the device.

The Fitbit Versa 2 has a great range of options for any kind of workout. It consists of 5TAM water resistance, all the sensors expected from a quality smartwatch. SmartTrack – used to track sleeping patterns and all you’ll need for your elliptical, dynamic, cardio and running workouts. Fit Coach Premium is subscription-based and provides videos, workout guides and health reports based on the data gathered on your Fitbit so that you can present a detailed workout plan to your doctor.

Common questions on the Versa 2 answered:

Can you store music on Fitbit Versa 2?

Yes, you can store up to 300 songs on Versa 2 locally and it’s possible to use Spotify from the watch too. Open the Fitbit app on your smartphone sync to your watch and install the Spotify app, and away you go, enjoy your favorite tunes.

Does the Fitbit Versa 2 have a microphone?

Yes, Versa 2 comes equipped with a built-in microphone so you can easily interact with Alexa voice assistant but due to there being no built-in speaker you can only receive text responses.

Does the Fitbit Versa 2 have wireless charging?

No, The Versa 2 comes with a USB magnetic charger, charge time is roughly 2 hours to full charge and around two days of medium usage such as heart rate and sleep tracking plus music and workout monitoring.