Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 40.5 mm -
Height 39.8 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 40 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, sleep stages, swim laps, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Voice control, breathing training function, store & play music Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology FitBit Pay Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution - 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Square Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Iron mist | Copper rose Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Woven jacquard Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Charcoal | Navy Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 4 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Fitbit Versa 2 Special Edition Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software FitBit Pay GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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