

However, by smartwatch standards, that’s pretty good. It touts 4 to 5 days for general use, and about 2 days if you use its always-on display feature.

Winner: Fitbit Charge 4 Fitbit Versa 2 vs Fitbit Charge 4: Battery lifeĬompared to other fitness trackers, the Fitbit Versa 2’s battery life is fairly standard.

You’ll also need to start workouts from your watch if you want to see your metrics on the screen in real-time. The Versa 2, rather requires your phone for guided workouts. There is a more deciding difference between the Versa 2 and Charge 4, though - only the Charge 4 offers on-board GPS, meaning you can leave your phone at home when you go on a run and still track things like your route or pace. Your goal is to earn the AHA’s and WHO’s recommended 150 Active Zone Minutes each week. Active Zone Minutes monitors the time you spend in the fat burn, cardio or peak heart-rate zones while exercising. New and exclusive for the Charge 4 is Fitbit’s Active Zone Minutes metric. That’s where the fitness similarities end. The $9.99 per month subscription service provides personalized workouts, health and sleep insights and coaching from trainers. Both are compatible with Fitbit Premium, too.
