Review: Apple Watch vs Fitbit Versa — which smartwatch is best? - Business Insider

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We compared the Apple Watch to the new $200 Fitbit Versa — and it isn't even close

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• Fitbit recently released its second smartwatch, called the Versa.
• We compared it with the latest Apple Watch to see which smartwatch is best.
• The Versa is ultimately the best smartwatch you can buy today.
• It tracks similar health metrics (calories burned, steps taken, heart rate), and unlike the Apple Watch, it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
• The Versa also tracks sleep, which requires a third-party app to track on the Apple Watch.
• Both smartwatches can receive notifications from first- and third-party apps, and the Apple Watch lets you respond to text messages directly from it (a similar feature is coming to the Versa for Android users soon.)
• Multi-platform compatibility, better battery life, and a richer ecosystem for fitness fans tipped the scales heavily in the Versa's favor.
• The Versa ($200) is also substantially less expensive than the latest Apple Watch (from $329), making it a much better overall value.