Fitbit Sense 2 vs Fitbit Versa 4
Brand loyalty only gets you halfway here: Fitbit offers both the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4, and they aren’t interchangeable. The honest headline: the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4 are evenly matched in most of the areas we compared. Then there’s the $70 question: that’s how much more the Fitbit Sense 2 launched at compared with the Fitbit Versa 4.
At a glance
- Display Tie
- Health & Fitness Sensors Fitbit Sense 2 wins
- Battery Life Tie
- Smart Features & Connectivity Tie
- Price Fitbit Versa 4 wins
- Health & Fitness Sensors7.1
- Smart Features & Connectivity5.0
- Health & Fitness Sensors4.3
- Smart Features & Connectivity5.0
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The Fitbit Sense 2 has an ECG app
Missing features are easy to overlook when you buy and hard to live without later. The Fitbit Versa 4 skips this one. The Fitbit Sense 2 offers ECG; the Fitbit Versa 4 doesn’t. That’s a meaningful gap if heart health is a concern for you.
Design & Size
Design & Durability
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Display
Too close to call
In the display category, the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4 land in almost the same place. In short, display is a draw; the decision lies elsewhere.
Health & Fitness Sensors
Fitbit Sense 2 leads
In the health & fitness sensors category, the Fitbit Sense 2 isn’t just ahead; it’s clearly ahead. The Fitbit Sense 2 stands out with an ECG app. An ECG app can record a single-lead reading that you can share with your doctor, where regional approval allows it. Net result: the Fitbit Sense 2 leads this part of the comparison.
ECG
Fitbit Sense 2: yes Fitbit Versa 4: no An ECG reading on a watch isn’t a diagnosis, but it can be a useful record to discuss with a professional.
Battery Life
Too close to call
You can skip ahead if battery life was your deciding factor: the two are evenly matched here. Neither watch gives you a reason to choose it on battery life.
Smart Features & Connectivity
Too close to call
Evenly matched is the fairest summary of the smart features & connectivity section. So smart features & connectivity is a non-factor here; move on to the areas where they actually differ.
Full Specifications
Display
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | Color AMOLED | Color AMOLED |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Health & Fitness Sensors
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Optical heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes (winner) | No |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | Built-in GPS + GLONASS |
| Dual-frequency GPS | No | No |
Battery Life
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated battery lifeManufacturer rating, typical use | 6 days | 6 days |
Smart Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular option | No | No |
| Contactless payments | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Software | Fitbit OS | Fitbit OS |
Design & Durability
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Price
| Spec | Fitbit Sense 2 | Fitbit Versa 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $300 | $230 (winner) Lowest price in class |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
The Fitbit Versa 4 launched at $70 less than the Fitbit Sense 2, a gap of 30%. If $70 isn’t a stretch, the Fitbit Sense 2 gives you an ECG app.
Prices shown are US launch prices as of September 2022. Retail prices change often, so it’s worth checking current offers.
Which One Should You Buy?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the Fitbit Sense 2 or the Fitbit Versa 4?
We’d point most buyers to the Fitbit Sense 2. The main exception is if you have better plans for $70.
Does the Fitbit Sense 2 last longer on a charge than the Fitbit Versa 4?
It’s effectively a tie. The battery figures for the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4 are too close to call.
Which costs less, the Fitbit Sense 2 or the Fitbit Versa 4?
The Fitbit Sense 2 launched at $70 more than the Fitbit Versa 4, based on prices as of September 2022.
Executive Summary
When a brand offers the Fitbit Sense 2 and the Fitbit Versa 4 side by side, I always ask what you give up by picking one over the other. Honestly, an ECG app on the Fitbit Sense 2 does a lot of the persuading for me.
Put simply, the Fitbit Sense 2 suits people who care about health & fitness sensors, while the Fitbit Versa 4 suits people who put price first.
My pick: the Fitbit Sense 2, unless saving $70 matters more to you than the extras, in which case the Fitbit Versa 4 earns its place.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.