Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40.5 mm -
Height 39.8 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Iron mist | Copper rose Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Woven jacquard Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Charcoal | Navy Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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