The Versa 2 is a solid tracker, now with an enhanced screen and Alexa, but there are better options available at its price

The design has been improved compared with the Versa, with a larger AMOLED screen that you can set to be always-on, and the Fitbit logo removed from the front of the watch; Despite the new screen, the battery life is still good enough that you’ll only have to charge the Versa 2 after two to three...

The screen is not bright enough to see easily when outside, which becomes more of an issue when running or cycling; Spotify support is limited to controlling playback from the app on your phone – you can’t sync playlists to the Versa 2 to play offline.

“The Fitbit Versa 2 has excellent battery life, but important fitness insights are locked behind a subscription.”

Affordable; Multi-day battery life; Native sleep tracking; On-device music storage; Intuitive interface

Offers few insights (without paying extra); Can’t stream from Spotify; Looks like an Apple Watch knock-off; Alexa is largely useless

When the Fitbit Versa debuted, it filled a niche for people who wanted smartphone notifications but championed wellness first. It was a good compromise between the two, but didn’t deliver fully in either regard. The Fitbit Versa 2 is even more like a smartwatch than ever before, with Alexa and Spotify integration as well as an AMOLED screen. However, fitness insights come at a cost with Fitbit Premium, a new subscription service. The paywall for more detailed insights leaves much to be desired for data-hungry athletes, but the Versa 2 is still a strong contender in a crowded space. The Versa 2 looks an awful lot like the Pebble Time grew up to be an Apple Watch, albeit slightly wider and missing Apple’s rotating crown. The chamfered edges of the casing offer some distinction, but I couldn’t stop seeing an Apple Watch knock-off every time I looked at the Versa 2. Build quality is better than any knock-off though. It feels solid, lightweight, and well-crafted. The included silicone band ...

Affordable; Multi-day battery life; Native sleep tracking; On-device music storage; Intuitive interface;

Offers few insights (without paying extra); Can’t stream from Spotify; Looks like an Apple Watch knock-off; Alexa is largely useless;

If you want a blend of fitness tracking and smart functions all within the Fitbit ecosystem, the Versa 2 is a great option

Great display; battery life

Fairly limited smart functions; harder to swap wristbands; Fairly limited smart functions; harder to swap wristbands

Fitbit's name has been synonymous with fitness trackers since its inception. But for the past few years, the company has also been branching into the smartwatch world to compete with the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung's wearable lineups.

Comfortable; lightweight design; Week-long battery life; Screen is bright and easy to see outdoors; Great fitness and sleep-tracking features; Voice replies are handy for Android users

Changing straps is still a huge chore; despite the quick-release pins; Always-on display is too simple and not customizable enough; Alexa integration is clumsy and largely pointless; Smartwatch productivity features are lacking

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

The Fitbit brand is everywhere. If you wear an Apple Watch today, chances are you wore a Fitbit before it. And even if you've never worn a Fitbit you probably know what it is, having seen it on dozens or hundreds of other wrists.

On paper, the Fitbit Versa 2 is a compelling upgrade over its predecessor. It features a bigger, better display, useful Alexa integration and refined software. It still lasts days longer than Samsung and Wear OS watches and looks pretty, to boot.

Attractive and comfortable design; Alexa integration feels useful; Accurate sleep-tracking; Long-lasting battery without Always On Display

Finicky connectivity; Unintuitive OS

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

The Fitbit Versa 2 is very similar to the original Versa and you'd be hard-pressed to spot the differences unless you really know your Versa smartwatches or look very closely. The overall design of the Versa 2 is more refined, while the introduction of an AMOLED panel over LCD means an Always On...

Refined design; Lovely AMOLED display; Alexa voice control; Always On display mode; Spotify support; Great sleep tracking; Good fitness tracking; Excellent Fitbit platform; Good accessory selection

No built-in GPS; Limited third-party app support; Fitbit Pay support from banks is still minimal; Fitbit Premium required for extra features; No speaker; Smartwatch functions limited compared to competitors