With the Versa 2, Fitbit proves that less is more. The fitness brand has taken everything that made the original a compelling budget smartwatch, improves on those features, adds a somewhat fiddly voice assistant, and spits out a near-perfect fitness tracker that comes with some smartwatch perks. It’s one of the best fitness watches from Fitbit but the lack of a GPS chip means you’ll need to carry your phone wherever you go.

Improved lightweight design; Always-on display option; Good battery life;

Lacks GPS; No offline Spotify playback; No integration with Apple Health or Google Fit

There are better smartwatches out there in terms of interface and third-party app support - for iOS users, the Apple Watch Series 3 is the same price as the Versa 2 with built-in GPS, great fitness tracking and more apps, for example - but the Fitbit platform is excellent and the Versa 2 is a great performer with a good battery life, some great features including excellent sleep tracking and at a decent price point.

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;

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

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;

The Fitbit Versa 2 is a worthy upgrade but the lack of GPS holds it back

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

No built-in GPS; No offline Spotify playback;

The Fitbit Versa 2 is a worthy upgrade but the lack of GPS holds it back

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

No built-in GPS; No offline Spotify playback;

The Versa 2 is a great hybrid of a fitness tracker and a smartwatch, but lacks built-in GPS which may be a deal-breaker for runners. It's still one of the best wearables you can buy for under $200.

The Fitbit Versa 2 battery lasts for days and days; There's a clear, easy-to-understand breakdown of your fitness and sleep metrics in the Fitbit app; You get a wide selection of watch faces; It's faster and more responsive than the first watch; The Versa 2 works on iOS or Android.

Alexa integration is not as fleshed out as it could be; Connected GPS means you have to take your phone with you when doing outdoor workouts.

Editors' note, Oct. 31, 2019: Thanks to its $200 (£200, AU$325) price, long-lasting battery and compatibility across Android and iOS, we've awarded the Fitbit Versa 2 an Editors' Choice. It's one of the best examples of a hybrid fitness tracker and smartwatch you can buy. Our review, originally published Oct. 13, follows.

The Versa 2 is a great hybrid of a fitness tracker and a smartwatch, but lacks built-in GPS which may be a deal-breaker for runners. It's still one of the best wearables you can buy for under $200.

The Fitbit Versa 2 battery lasts for days and days; There's a clear, easy-to-understand breakdown of your fitness and sleep metrics in the Fitbit app; You get a wide selection of watch faces; It's faster and more responsive than the first watch; The Versa 2 works on iOS or Android.

Alexa integration is not as fleshed out as it could be; Connected GPS means you have to take your phone with you when doing outdoor workouts.

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

With the smartphone being such a ubiquitous part of everyday life, the less intuitive smartwatch isn't always the ideal replacement for most users. As such, the price of these units isn't always justified.

Price point; Great battery life; Sleep tracking and insights; Internal music storage

Spotify doesn't stream directly; Alexa needs better integration