Shoppers 'won't go back to Apple Watch' after using Fitbit Versa 4 with 'unbelievable' battery

Daily Record

21 hours ago

The smartwatch's incredible charge is one of its key features, boasting six days or more of battery life.
Smartwatches are a crucial part of everyday life for many of us. As well as telling the time, they help us monitor our steps, track our fitness, receive texts and calls, and record our workouts.
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Top tech brands have launched their own timepieces, with the Apple Watch SE 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 two popular models from big names.
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But another popular brand is Fitbit, which is known for having incredible battery life compared to its rivals. And the Google Fitbit Versa 4 even has shoppers saying they'll "never go back" to Apple.
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You can snap up this smartwatch at a £20 discount on Amazon, with it coming down to £128.99. The Versa 4 is available in four colours; waterfall blue, black, beet, and pink sand - with the latter two designs costing £126.
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As expected, the smartwatch's incredible charge is one of its key features, boasting six days or more of battery life. It is compatible with iOS 15 or higher and Android OS 9.0 or higher and allows users to get calls, texts, and notifications through Bluetooth.
The water-resistant Versa 4 model has been "built for better fitness results," according to Amazon. It has a built-in GPS and workout intensity map, a daily readiness score, dozens of exercise modes, while also offering 24.7 heart-rate tracking and a daily sleep score.
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For anyone looking for something from one of the bigger names, the Apple Watch SE 2 can be snapped up for £219 on Amazon, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is currently £279 at Argos, its lowest ever price.
Shoppers on a budget may want to consider the Cillso Smart Watch. It is the number one best-seller for smartwatches on Amazon and is now just £23.99, down 82 per cent from £129.99.
Back to the Google Fitbit Versa 4, it has a 4.3-rating from around 1,800 reviews and is a designated Amazon's Choice product, which means it is highly rated, well-priced, and available to ship immediately.
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One satisfied customer said: "I've had a fair few smart watches over the last year or so; Versa 2, Galaxy Watch 4, Apple Watch SE, and now this. I can honestly say I prefer this one over the rest.
"The battery is unbelievable. From fully charged , I have worn it every day for around 9 to 10 hours including using at the gym, getting notifications, and using it to accept calls, and it is now a full week later and the battery is still on 40 per cent. Considering the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch had to be charged every single day, this is amazing.
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"It's easy to understand unlike the apple watch when it comes to fitness tracking as it just gives you the info you want. Overall, after a year of searching for the perfect smart watch, this one is easily the perfect one for me."
Another five-star reviewer hailed it as an excellent fitness tracker. They said: "In my opinion, a fitness watch should be a fitness watch, and not a mini phone on your wrist. I replaced my Apple Watch with this and would never go back.
Tech deal of the week
Shoppers keen to take their fitness to the next level would benefit from purchasing a smartwatch.
One of which is on the popular Jugeman Smartwatch. Normally retailing for £99.99, shoppers can now snap up this 4.8 star rated gadget with the pink strap for only £22.79 in a limited time deal.
Boasting a 1.92-inch HD touch screen, shoppers can truly make this smartwatch their own as it comes with over 220 personalised watch faces to choose from.
Featuring an ultra lightweight design to provide a comfortable and relaxed fit, the smartwatch will monitor your heart rate throughout the day as well as analyse your sleep. On top of this, the budget watch can track over 113 sports and monitor how many calories you have burned.
Shoppers will also be able to use a range of other features, such as music control, weather forecast, find my phone, as well as receive calls, texts and social media notifications
One delighted shopper said: "I'm genuinely impressed with this smartwatch! It looks sleek and modern, and the bright display is easy to read even in daylight. The features are exactly what I need fitness tracking, notifications, heart rate monitoring, and more.
"The orange strap adds a fun and sporty touch, and it's surprisingly comfortable to wear all day. Setup was quick and straightforward, and the battery life is better than expected. For the price, this watch offers outstanding value. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an affordable yet high-quality fitness tracker!"
To buy the Jugeman Smartwatch, click HERE.
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"I also like the fact you can turn all notifications off so it just focuses on what it's supposed to do, tell the time and track your daily movements and fitness/activities."
However, not all reviews were overwhelmingly positive. One person, who took issue with the strap and connectivity, said: "The Fitbit Versa 4 itself felt nice quality and lightweight but the strap for it is horrible, it felt so cheaply made, I replaced it with a nylon band which improved the feel but again for a premium product you shouldn't have to pay for new bands.
"The versa 4 itself worked fine for about 4 days but then I started noticing issues, like it not syncing with the app, the gps would not connect at random times on the same walking routes and the touch screen would just stop working or it would turn off the option I had set to stay on."
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But others were delighted with their choice, with one saying: "I was deciding between the Fitbit Versa 4 and a Samsung smartwatch. Both covered everything I needed, with the Samsung offering a few extra bells and whistles. However, I kept coming back to the battery life.
"With the Fitbit Versa 4, I haven't really had to worry about battery life — it lasts long enough, and it doesn't take much time to fully recharge. On the other hand, the Samsung was reported to last only around two days at best, and I knew I'd likely find it dead when I needed it or charging when I wanted to be active.
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"My main focus was the fitness and health features rather than the general "smart" functionalities, and after a few weeks of use, I'm glad I chose the Fitbit. It's easy to use, does all I need it to, synced smoothly with my other apps, and overall, I'm very happy with this purchase."
Some shoppers kept their praise short but sweet. One person said: "Love it, I never take it off." While another added: "Great price, easy to set up. I love my watch."
Get the Google Fitbit Versa 4 HERE.