The Versa didn’t single-handedly save Fitbit, but it gave the struggling wearable company a way forward. The smartwatch demonstrated the potential for life beyond the fitness tracker.

The Fitbit Versa remains one of the most functional and friendly Android-compatible smartwatches we've seen. It's packed with features, looks and feels attractive, and costs much less than the iOS-only Apple Watch. Fitbit also offers the even less expensive (though still quite appealing) Versa Lite, and now the original is getting its first major update in the form of the Versa 2. It includes everything we love about the original, and adds an AMOLED screen with an always-on option, a microphone with Amazon Alexa, and makes Fitbit Pay a standard feature (and not just limited to the Special Edition model), all while keeping its $199.95 price. The Versa 2 is easily our new favorite Android-compatible smartwatch, as well as our Editors' Choice. Design and Style The Versa 2 is slightly more rounded than the Versa, with an AMOLED face that curves smoothly into the aluminum case instead of the original's flat face and angular edges. The underside is similarly curved, giving the watch a ...

The Fitbit Versa 2 takes everything we like about the original smartwatch and adds an always-on AMOLED display, a microphone for Amazon Alexa, and Fitbit Pay.

Attractive AMOLED screen with always-on option; Long battery life; Lots of useful apps and fitness features; Fitbit Pay; Amazon Alexa

Screen isn't quite as bright as the original model; Alexa responses are text only

The Fitbit Versa, see our full review , was a huge hit for Fitbit last year, but the landscape has changed a bit in 2019 with the Apple Watch Series 3 down to $199 and Garmin's Forerunner 45S at the same price.

Gorgeous high quality design; Always-on display option; Bright and clear new AMOLED display; Lightweight and comfortable for 24/7 wear; Detailed sleep and heart rate data

No support for offline Spotify music; No integration with Apple Health or Google Fit; Bands can be tough to replace

The Fitbit Versa 2 covers all the aspects of a health and fitness watch, measuring steps, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes, hourly activity, and sleep.

For me, the Fitbit Versa is frustratingly close to being amazing but I couldn't make it my main watch without a GPS chip. It's a shame the company doesn't make a Versa 2 Pro with GPS built in, because it's far nicer to look at and use than the Fitbit Ionic.

Looks fantastic; Balanced set of features; The Fitbit app is great

No built-in GPS; No offline Spotify playback

Fitbit's Versa 2 isn't a huge upgrade from the original - in many ways it's just a modest "sidegrade" - but it still brings nothing but improvements. A year ago I called the original Versa "the best fitness tracker and wearable you can buy right now.

Lightweight; comfortable design; AMOLED and always-on-display; Microphone for Alexa and text replies; Fitbit Pay included by default; Outstanding 5+ days of battery life

Charging cradle is unappealing; Fitbit apps are subpar; No built-in GPS; Always-on display eats battery life

The Fitbit Versa 2 is a solid smartwatch-come-fitness tracker that will meet most casual or newbie gym goers' needs. However, the lack of an in-built GPS and a lacking developer app store will stop it appealing to serious athletes and dedicated smartwatch users.

Decent battery life; Good screen for the price; Alexa support

No inbuilt GPS; No local Spotify playback

A solid all-rounder with enough smartwatch and fitness capabilities for most people, with a killer battery life to boot

Great screen; Superb battery life; Solid fitness/sleep tracking; Extremely comfortable; NFC payments; Alexa smart assistant

No GPS; Changing certain settings via the app can be tedious

Are there sexier things you could put on your wrist than the Versa 2? Sure. One glance at an Apple Watch with a glittering Milanese loop strap could verify that. Are there smarter devices you could strap on to yourself which let you dictate message replies to your mates? Absolutely. Are there more complete fitness packages with built-in GPS to save yourself the hassle of lugging out your giant, expensive phone? Yep. Despite all that however, the Versa 2 keeps things simple and uncluttered, bar a few niggly issues like changing the watch faces, setting up music controls and having some app features locked behind monthly payments. The lack of GPS will of course be a deal breaker for some, and we won’t argue with you, especially when you can nab the GPS-toting Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music or Polar Ignite – both of which are cheaper than the Versa 2. They arguably don’t look as nice however, with the former having a comparatively lacklustre screen and no on-board music playback, and the latter also missing music as well as NFC payments. If GPS is a must though, then the Ignite is the better choice, given its cheaper price tag and matching six days of battery life (if no GPS is used at all). If you’re not fussed about taking your phone out while you chase that runner’s high however, then the Versa 2 provides enough smartwatch and fitness tracking smarts for most people, in a well built, durable, and comfortable package, that simply refuses to die.

Great screen; Superb battery life; Solid fitness/sleep tracking; Extremely comfortable; NFC payments; Alexa smart assistant;

No GPS; Changing certain settings via the app can be tedious;

Great screen; Superb battery life; Solid fitness/sleep tracking; Extremely comfortable; NFC payments; Alexa smart assistant;

No GPS; Changing certain settings via the app can be tedious;