There is no doubt that today, smart watches such as the Fitbit Versa 2, and Apple Watch Series 5 are not only stylish, but capable of doing many surprising things. One of these is tracking and monitoring your workouts to reach your fitness goals.

Both have appealing designs and characteristics that can satisfy your exercising demands. However, to find out which one best suits your workout, we have rounded up some of their conflicts. Get to know them more with the details below.

Design

The Apple Watch Series 5 and Fitbit Versa 2 are similar in looks and designs; however, the Fitbit Versa 2 is smaller and slenderer than the Apple Watch Series 5. On the hand, the Apple Watch Series 5 looks more luxurious because of its craftsmanship and weight.

Both smart watches are square with rounded borders, so you cannot tell which one is the Apple Watch or the Fitbit Versa 2 from a distance. However, up close, the Fitbit Versa 2 has a slimmer feel and is quite thinner than the Apple Watch Series 5. The Fitbit Versa 2 is approximately 11.2 millimeters deep while Apple Watch Series 5 is 11.4millimeters.

Display, OS, and Faces

The Fitbit Versa 2’s display is AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diodes). It is outfitted with a layer integrated touchscreen and offers a good viewing experience. This allows you to easily see the records of your activities while you are working out in the gym. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 has an OLED display type. OLED is an organic light-emitting diode which holds a fragile film of organic elements that eject light.

The display size of Apple Watch Series 5 is about 1.78 inches and the Fitbit Versa 2 is around 1.34 inches. Furthermore, the Fitbit does not have the Fitbit logo, so from a distance, you might mistake it for an Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 5 has watchOS and compatible with iOS while the Fitbit Versa 2 has Fitbit OS and works with both Android and iOS smartphones.

Both smartwatches have a single button on the side and a color display at the center. The Apple Watch Series 5 has case materials made from titanium and/or white ceramic. Similarly, both case materials come with different stylish and functional watch bands, such as Nato straps, Nylon bands, IP68 waterproof case bands, Milanese bands, The Fitbit Versa 2’s case material is made from aluminum with colors such as gray, rose gold, and black.

Health and Fitness Features

Both smartwatches have health and fitness features that can help you reach your fitness goals. The Fitbit Versa 2 is dubbed as Health and Fitness Smartwatch. It has the following features that you may need during your workout.

  • Smart Track

This feature can record your selected exercises such as aerobics, running, swimming, and others automatically. You can also view your stats in the Fitbit APP.

  • On-Screen Workouts

It has on-screen workouts that you can play onto your wrist. It can also guide you through every move you make.

  • 15+ Exercises Modes

If you are looking for exercises suitable for your workout, this smartwatch can help you with its 15+ Exercise Modes. You can track workouts in modes such as weights, running, or biking. It also provides post-workout summaries.

  • All-Day Activity

It can monitor your calories burned, distance, steps, floors climbed, stationary time, and heart rate.

The Apple Watch Series has the following health and fitness features that may aid during your workouts:

  • Activity Trends Feature

This feature provides a suggestion about your health, including how many calories you should burn each day, how you can be healthier all day, and more. It also records your biking, walking, and when you work out in the gym.

  • Exercise Trend

The Activity Trends Feature has the Exercise Trend that could suggest recommended exercise for you. One example of this is telling you to brisk walk every day to meet your daily average exercise in minutes.

Both smartwatches have optical heart rate monitors. The Apple Watch Series 5 has an electrocardiogram (ECG) and warns you if it identifies abnormal heart rhythm. The Versa 2 provides SpO2 sensors that gauge your blood oxygen levels.

Battery Life

The Apple Watch Series 5 has an 18-hour battery life, so if you want longer battery life, you may opt for Versa 2, which can last for 5 days.

Assistant

The Fitbit Versa 2 has Amazon Alexa Built-in compared to Siri on the Apple Watch Series 5. To request something from Alexa, simply press and hold the side button of your Fitbit Versa smartwatch. It will also interrelate to the Fitbit exercise APP using the Fitbit skill. Once interacted, you can easily start a workout or view your statistics.

Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 5 has a raise-to-speak option with Siri, making it easier to make a request. It can also do a lot of things like play music, ask questions, and get directions.

App Ecosystem

The Fitbit Versa is equipped with apps that can monitor your overall well-being. It has a Fitbit Premium App (a paid service), which evaluates your statistics and data. It then gives you recommend workout plans, daily tips, coaching, recipe suggestions, and more. It also has a Sleep Score app which tracks your metrics and sleep cycles.

The Apple Watch Series 5 also has the Activity Trends app and can monitor your daily activities and progress. It also has the Noise app which evaluates the levels of ambient sounds and gives you info about the negative impacts of your hearing.

Price

With its luxurious design and material, the Apple Watch Series 5 is more expensive than the Fitbit Versa 2 at $399 for the GPS model. For the upgraded GPS and cellular model, the Series 5 is around $499.

On the other hand, the Versa 2 is cheaper by more that $100 and is priced at $199.99. The Special Edition version that has a variety of appealing watch bands costs around $229.95. New models also have Fitbit Premium free for about 90 days.

Which Option is Better for Your Workout?

With the rounded details above about the two smartwatches, we think that the Fitbit Versa 2 will best meet your workout. This is because it has health and fitness features and apps that aid in and help you with your fitness goals. While the Apple Watch Series 5 has appealing features too, its health and fitness features are not that upgraded.

Besides, you may also consider its OS phone compatibility, since the Fitbit Versa 2 is compatible with both iOS phones and Androids. The battery life of Fitbit Versa 2 is also better for extensive workouts, and if you are considering your budget, the Fitbit Versa 2 is more affordable than the Apple Watch Series 5. 

The Bottom Line

Both smartwatches are good for your workout plans and sessions. The Fitbit Versa 2 may be our choice to achieve your fitness goals, the Apple Watch Series 5 is still a good contender. The major things that you may consider are its OS phone compatibility, the health and fitness apps, and your budget. To crown it all, both the Fitbit Versa 2 and Apple Watch Series 5 are great smart watches for your exercises.

Author Bio

Anne is the Content Manager of the BandGet, which providing the latest and most stylish watch bands on the market today. It also delivers information and hints about the watches and watch straps that can assist you with what you are searching for.