Although it is a watch for beginners, it lacks many of the smart capabilities of competitors like the Apple Watch models. Since it lacks several essential capabilities, like the ability to allow third-party apps and music playback when not connected to Wi-Fi, this isn’t really a major upgrade to the Versa 3. The only change is the return of a physical button on the side of the watch. It stays waterproof up to a depth of 50m, making it suitable for swimming.

It has the same 40.5mm, square aluminium-encased body with nicely rounded corners, and includes a small- and large-sized silicone band. The new Versa 4 resembles the Fitbit Versa 3, its immediate predecessor, so there’s no overhaul of the look and feel of the device. The Fitbit Gallery app store offers only Fitbit-made apps. This is after Google acquired Fitbit back in 2020, but nothing has changed – although Google has released new Pixel watches that were co-developed with Fitbit. We half anticipated the top Fitbits, including watches like the Versa 4, to use Google’s WearOS software. However, it boasts good battery life, making it a good choice for those who are content with basic smartwatch features. The Fitbit Versa 4 can’t compete with the best for fitness-tracking accuracy and is less of a smartwatch than some older Fitbits, at least at launch. With a price of R4 999, is it really worth it? If you were hoping Fitbit would make significant adjustments to its popular Versa line-up with its latest smartwatch, that’s regrettably not the case here, but at least the button is back.

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