Okay, so I’ve been rocking Fitbits for a while now, and I recently got my hands on both the Sense 2 and the Versa 4. I figured, why not do a little comparison, since I’ve seen a lot of folks asking about the differences?
Getting Started
First things first, I unboxed both of them. Pretty standard stuff – you get the watch, the band, and the charger. Nothing too surprising there. I made sure both were fully charged before I started messing around. Gotta start with a full battery, right?
Setting Them Up
Next, I grabbed my phone and opened the Fitbit app. I already had an account, so I just logged in. Adding the new devices was a breeze. The app walks you through it, basically just turning on Bluetooth and following the on-screen prompts. It took maybe 5 minutes for each watch. I put on the Sense 2 first, then the Versa 4.
Playing Around with Features
This is where things get interesting. I spent a good few days wearing both, one on each wrist (yeah, I looked a little silly, but it was for science!).
- Tracking the Basics: Both watches did a great job with the usual stuff – steps, heart rate, sleep tracking. No real complaints there. They both seemed pretty accurate, matching up with what I expected.
- Checking out the ECG: The Sense 2 has that ECG app, which is kinda cool. I ran it a few times, just to see how it worked. It’s pretty straightforward – you put your fingers on the watch bezel and it takes a reading. The Versa 4 doesn’t have this.
- Trying the cEDA sensor: The Sense 2 also has a cEDA sensor, supposed to track stress levels. I made an effort to wear it during some stressful work meetings and… well, it definitely showed some spikes! It’s hard to say how accurate it is, but it was interesting to see. Again, the Versa 4 skipped this feature.
- Looking at the Workouts: Both watches have a bunch of workout modes. I did my usual runs and gym sessions, and they both tracked everything fine. I will say, the on-screen stats are a little easier to read on the Sense 2, maybe because the screen is a bit bigger.
Figuring Out My Thoughts
After a week or so, I took both watches off and I started to think about what I really felt. The Sense 2 definitely has more bells and whistles. The ECG and cEDA sensors are neat, even if I’m not sure how much I’d use them long-term. The Versa 4, on the other hand, is simpler, but it still covers all the basics.
Honestly, It’s kind of a tough call. If you’re really into all the health data you can get, the Sense 2 is probably the way to go. But if you just want a solid fitness tracker without the extra frills, the Versa 4 is a great option, and it’s a bit cheaper, too.