Fitbit Versa 4 vs Versa Special Edition - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's have a closer look by comparing the differences between the two Wearable Versa 4* and Versa Special Edition* made by Fitbit.
Release Date
There are 4 years time between the releases of both products. The Fitbit Versa 4 was first released in 2022. Consequently, the Fitbit Versa Special Edition from 2018 is older.
Display
You'll get a display with both devices. Here, both Wearable have an integrated color display. In both cases, there is a touch display. You only get an always-on display with the Versa 4.
Waterproof
Both, the Versa 4, as well as the Versa Special Edition are waterproof, and have no further difference in this feature. Both Wearable can be used under water in depths of up to 50 m.
Battery
The Fitbit Versa 4 sports a longer battery runtime with 6 days. the Fitbit Versa Special Edition battery lasts merely for 4 days.
GPS
An integrated GPS of the Wearable is in this case only available with the Fitbit Versa 4. GLONASS is only supported with the Versa 4. With the Fitbit Versa Special Edition you have the possibility to use Connected GPS. The GPS data are extracted from your phone, which you will have to carry with you. Compared to the integrated GPS, the Connected GPS is less accurate as your phone may lose its signal from time to time.
Heart Rate Monitor
A fitness watch without a heart rate monitor is basically useless and not advisable to buy. That's because your heart rate is one of the key elements of different calculations. For example, many devices without a heart rate monitor claim to count your calories burned too. That number will hardly be right without having access to your heart rate.
Comparing the Fitbit Versa 4 and the Fitbit Versa Special Edition, both devices offer the heart rate monitor function and score in our books. On top of that, both will monitor your heart rate 24/7. Some devices only do that when you press a button, which is practically speaking rather useless.
Measured values
Both devices come with the feature of tracking and recording how many floors you've walked. Generally, this means that the altitude differences get calculated and presented to you. Unfortunately, in many cases these numbers can be rather inaccurate.
Both Wearable offer you the possibility to record your sleep time. On top of that, they also allow you to do a sleep analysis.
Bracelet
Being able to change your fitness watch band is a great advantage. You'll only have to worry about the color of the device itself, and not the color or material of its accompanying watch band. For pretty much every device, you can get cheap watch bands that will fit your device. You can make use of this advantage with both devices of this comparison.
Smarct functions
Getting call, text, or other notifications is a feature that both tools have. Often times, this feature is only possible with an Android device. iOS user can be left behind on this.
Amazon (Alexa) voice control is supported with the Fitbit Versa 4, which is a comparitively small bonus that the Fitbit Versa Special Edition doesn't offer.
Contactless payment
Contactless payment is a highly useful and more in demand than ever technology. Many Wearable already offer it. Being able to do this from your wrist is even more convenient than using your smartphone or a credit card. the Fitbit Versa 4 and the Fitbit Versa Special Edition both offer this useful feature. With the Versa 4, Fitbit Pay & Google Wallet is being used. The Versa Special Edition works with Fitbit Pay.