While we were quite satisfied with Fitbit Versa 4’s design, there were certain aspects of the OS and the general functions that left a little more to be desired. While many were expecting Fitbit to incorporate Google’s Wear OS for its devices, the company is sticking with its own Fitbit OS. After exchanging the painting codes, you are good to go. All you need to do is install the Fitbit app on your smartphone and turn on Bluetooth to scan the watch. Pairing the Fitbit Versa 4 with your smartphone takes no time, irrespective of the platform you are using it with. Weighing around 40g (with the straps), you can easily wear the Versa 4 all day without feeling any discomfort. While Fitbit hasn’t mentioned the exact specifications for the watch display, it is bright enough to be legible in direct sunlight. The watch remains unfazed during sweaty workouts as well. Fitbit Premium also unlocks extra insights, such as a readiness score that advises you on when to rest and when it’s time to work out.The Fitbit Versa 4 is water resistant up to 50 metres, which means you can easily wear it while swimming. Active minutes take into account the intensity of a workout as well as its duration to give you a more accurate overview of your daily exertion.

The Fitbit app is one of the best fitness platforms around, and uses an “active minutes” scoring system to gauge your fitness levels over time. You also get Google Wallet and Google Maps direction on your wrist, plus calls and texts, though you’ll need to have your phone nearby for the full smartwatch functionality. With typical use you’ll get about six days out of a single charge, meaning you can track your health metrics round the clock without running out of juice.įitbit is owned by Google, but the devices are still compatible with iPhones and Android devices. The biggest advantage of the Fitbit Versa 4 over an Apple Watch is the Fitbit’s enormous battery life. Appearing in our round-up of the best running watches of 2023, the Fitbit Versa 4 is ideal for anyone looking for 24/7 health monitoring on top of specific workout tracking.

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