When it comes to smartwatch dominance, two names stand above the rest: Apple and Fitbit. Apple with the Watch, and Fitbit with the Ionic and Versa. Picking the one that’s right for you can be a challenge.
Back in the day, there were fitness trackers, and there were smartwatches. But as time has gone on, the lines have blurred. Now, most fitness trackers are decent smartwatches, and most smartwatches are decent fitness trackers. This couldn’t be truer than with the Apple Watch—which is a smartwatch first and a fitness tracker second—and the newest offerings from Fitbit, the Ionic and Versa—which are fitness trackers first and smartwatches second.
But here’s the thing: they’re both really good at being smartwatches and fitness trackers. Picking the one that’s best suited to your life comes down to a few key points.
Before we get started, however, let’s talk about what both watches can do.
What You’ll Get From Either Watch
There are some basics that you’ll get either way. With either watch, you’ll get activity tracking, step count, calorie burn, notification mirroring, and quick replies. You’ll be able to customize the watch face (to a certain extent) on both watches, with an assortment of first- and third-party options available for download.
The same can goes for app support—which we’ll talk about in greater detail later—but there are app options available for both platforms. Just like with smartphones, they do a lot of the same basic things; the difference is in the details.
First Things First: What Phone Do You Have?
This may go without saying, but to cover all the bases we need to talk about your phone first. The odds are, if you’re reading this, you have an iPhone. Perfect! The Apple Watch and all models of Fitbit are compatible with your phone. It doesn’t matter which iPhone you have—as long as it’s relatively new, you’re good to go.
If you have Android, on the other hand, then guess what? The Apple Watch is out of the question. You can still use any Fitbit you want, but if you’re thinking of getting an Apple Watch, then you’ll need to switch platforms completely. Sorry, fam.
With that said, from this point forward, we’ll be operating under the assumption that you’re an iPhone user. It just makes sense, right?
Think About What You Want on Your Wrist
Read the remaining 26 paragraphs
Source : Fitbit Ionic/Versa vs. Apple Watch: Which Smartwatch is Right for You?
