In depth comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 2 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
GENERAL | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, altimeter, SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter |
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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 |
CONNECTIVITY | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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DISPLAY | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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Resolution | - | 352 x 430 pixels |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | Square | Rectangular |
Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
Case Details | Copper rose | Carbon | Mist grey | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | Regular |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | Yes | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | Emerald | Bordeaux | Black | Stone | Petal | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
STORAGE | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Storage Capacity | - | 32 GB |
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CPU | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Manufacturer | - | Apple |
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CPU Type | - | S8 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
BATTERY | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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Battery Life | 6 day(s) | 18 hours |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Fitbit Versa 2 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable, wristband (Large), wristband (Small) | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | FitBit Pay | Apple Pay, GymKit |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2770 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 1-year warranty |