Watches with on-board GPS also tend to give more accurate results than those that rely on a smartphone connection, making the Versa 3 a better choice if you're training for an event like a 5k or 10k, where every meter matters. This means that Versa 3 owners can go for a run, bike ride or walk without their phone, and still have their route, distance and speed tracked during their workout. The biggest difference between the two watches is that the Versa 3 has its own on-board GPS, while the Versa 2 has to use your phone's GPS receiver. Fitbit Versa 2 vs Fitbit Versa 3: Health and fitness features The Versa 2 has a resolution of 300 x 300 pixels, while the Versa 3 has a resolution of 336 x 336 pixels, meaning it's able to show more detailed graphs, sharper graphics, and more text at once (particularly useful when receiving smartphone notifications). Whichever watch you buy, you’ll get both small and large bands in the box, and you can buy alternative designs if you feel like a change.įitbit Versa 2 vs Fitbit Versa 3: Displayīoth watches share the same square-shaped AMOLED display with rounded corners. The Versa 2 and the Versa 3 trials lasts six months, saving you around an additional $30 / £24 / AU$45 on top of the device.īoth Versa watches have a polymer case, with a smart aluminum bezel and soft silicone band as standard, though the Versa 2 also comes in a special edition version with an extra woven jacquard band included. When you buy either watch, you can also sign up for a free trial of Fitbit Premium, which will give you additional features in the smartphone app, including access to more historical data, plus meditation sessions led by Deepak Chopra and additional workouts. It costs a little more than the older model in the US and UK, and is substantially more expensive in Australia.Īt the time of writing, the Versa 3 is available from Fitbit for $159.95 / £169.99 / AU$219.95, but you may be able to find a better price at a third-party store. The Versa 3 was released in September 2020. It currently retails for $109.95 / £149.99 / AU$199.95, but there are still plenty of units around cheaper at third-party retailers.

The Fitbit Versa 2 was released in September 2019, and is still available direct from Fitbit.

Fitbit Versa 2 vs Fitbit Versa 3: price and availability

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