Fitbit Versa Special Edition vs Polar Vantage V - Where are the differences?

Let's check out the differences between the two Wearable Fitbit Versa Special Edition* and Polar Vantage V* in detail.

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. The always-on display is only featured with the Vantage V.

Waterproof

Both, the Versa Special Edition, as well as the Vantage V 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 Special Edition has a battery lasting 4 days, which is comparatively less than the Polar Vantage V that lasts 7 days. With GPS running, the battery of the Polar Vantage V is reduced to run for 40,0 hours.

GPS

Comparing the two Wearable, only the the Polar Vantage V has integrated GPS. the Vantage V uses the GALILEO technology for more accurate positioning. The Vantage V also offers you the GLONASS technology. the Fitbit Versa Special Edition offers you the possibility to use Connected GPS. For that, your smartphone's GPS data are used, which means you'll have to carry your phone with you. A drawback to this is the accuracy of your location since your phone's signal can be lost at times.

Measured values

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. Only the Versa Special Edition has an option that allows you to send QuickReplies.

the Fitbit Versa Special Edition's dial (interface) can be manually changed.

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. There's a difference here between the two devices, as only the Fitbit Versa Special Edition hooks you up with contactless payment technology. With the Versa Special Edition, Fitbit Pay is being used.