Experts recommend Fitbit Versa 3 more than Fitbit Versa 4
As of 11 Jan 2025, experts prefer Fitbit Versa 3 over Fitbit Versa 4, but both Smartwatches have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Fitbit Versa 3 received 2 recommendations: from Reviewed (18 Jul 2024) and Ars Technica (19 Nov 2021). By contrast, Fitbit Versa 4 received only 1 recommendation from PCMag (26 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed | Android Authority | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Wareable | TechRadar | ZD Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | - | Check price | Fitbit Versa 3 The Fitbit Versa 3 is a comprehensive fitness tracker and smartwatch that offers a wide range of features, including daily step tracking, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, built-in GPS, blood oxygen monitoring, voice assistant technology, and a sleek and durable design. | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| 36 | N/A | $164 | Fitbit Versa 4 The Fitbit Versa 4 is a comprehensive fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Amazon Alexa voice interactions, and a minimum battery life of 6+ days, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and those who want to stay connected while on the go. | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Jul 2024
Reviewed ranked Fitbit Versa 3 as #7 Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 11 Fitbit Versa 3 Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 19 Nov 2021
Ars Technica ranked Fitbit Versa 3 as #3 Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Fitbit Versa 3 A slightly more affordable smartwatch we like... ... ... Source: arstechnica.com - On 26 Nov 2024
PCMag ranked Fitbit Versa 4 as #8 Rank Smartwatch Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 10 Fitbit Versa 4 Best Fitbit Smartwatch... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Fitbit Versa 3 outranks Fitbit Versa 4. This is not to say that Fitbit Versa 4 is a bad option. Like Fitbit Versa 3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch | Reviewed | Android Authority | Trusted Reviews | Tom's Guide | Popular Science | PCMag | Ars Technica | Wareable | TechRadar | ZD Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Apple Watch Series 10 | - | 2 |
1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | Check price | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 6 | - | 8 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $399 |
Google Pixel Watch 3 | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | +1 | $300 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [28]
- with a score: 20
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by TechGearLab | 92
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| Average score based on 28 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by NextPit | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by womanandhome.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 69 |
| Lowest score by Android Authority | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Receive a Daily Readiness Score that reveals if you’re ready to exercise or should focus on recovery (requires Fitbit Premium membership. Premium content recommendations are not available in all locales and may be in English only).Water resistance depth:50 meters
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- Get inspired and stay accountable with Versa 4 + Premium - learn when to work out or recover, see real-time stats during exercise and find new ways to keep your routine fresh and fun.Operating temperature: -14° to 113°F. Radio transceiver: Bluetooth 5.0.Maximum operating altitude : 28,000 feet (8,534 m).
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