The Versa 2 has been announced and is set to be released later in September. It’s the much awaited successor to the Versa that has become one of the best fitness smartwatch on the market. The new Versa 2 comes with a larger display, Amazon Alexa and a longer battery life. We compare the Fitbit Versa 2 vs Ionic specs and features, so you know the differences and which is a better choice.
Fitbit Versa 2 vs Ionic Specifications Compared
| Fitbit Versa 2 | Fitbit Ionic | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Fitbit Versa 2 | Fitbit Ionic |
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | Sport/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Fitbit Versa | Fitbit Blaze |
| Successor | __ | __ |
| Released date | September, 2019 | August, 2017 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Display size | 1.4 inch | 1.42 inch |
| Display resolution | -- | 348 x 250 pixel |
| Pixel density | -- | 306 ppi |
| Input type | Touchscreen and 1 button | Touchscreen 3 buttons |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Rectangular/curved | Rectangular/curved |
| Dimension | 40 x 40 x 11 mm | 38 x 45 x 12 mm |
| Weight | -- | 30g |
| Casing material | Aluminum | Aerospace-grade aluminium |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Elastomer |
| Bezel Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Strap size | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) |
| Interchangeable band | Yes | Yes |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass 3 |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Carbon/black Bordeaux/copper rose Petal/copper rose Stone/mist grey | Charcoal/smoke grey Blue/burnt orange Blue-grey/silver |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | -- | -- |
| Internal storage | About 4GB | 4GB (2.5GB available) |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 LE | Bluetooth v4.0 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Fitbit Pay |
| GPS | No, (connected GPS) | Yes |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | Yes | Yes (android only) |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | No |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | Yes | Yes |
| Triathlon mode | __ | No |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes |
| Safety tracking | No | No |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | Yes | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Fitbit OS | Fitbit OS |
| Chipset | -- | -- |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable lithium polymer | Non-removable lithium polymer |
| Battery capacity | -- | -- |
| Battery life | Mixed usage: up to 6 days | Mixed usage: up to 5 days |
| Charging type | USB based charging dock | USB based charging dock |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | No |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | _ | _ |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android, IOS Check supported devices | Android, IOS Check supported devices |
| Companion app | Fitbit App | Fitbit App |
| Voice command | Yes | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Fitbit Versa 2 | Fitbit Ionic | |
| Strap (small and large) | Strap (small and large) | |
| Magnetic charging dock | Magnetic charging dock | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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| Official Site | Official Site | |
Fitbit Versa 2 vs Ionic Features Compared
- Design
- Media
- Fitness Tracking
- Battery Life
The Versa 2 design share a slight similarity with that of the Ionic, although the Ionic has a slight bigger display despite having a smaller case size that makes it more compact. However, the Versa 2 display powered by AMOLED offers a more interactive and lively display than the LCD display of the Ionic. Although, the Ionic’s LCD display is brighter and easier to read under sunlight.
The Ionic case is made of stainless steel which is heavier than the Versa 2 aluminum case. As a result, Versa 2 is lighter and more comfortable to wear all day long.
Both the Ionic and Versa 2 come with onboard storage capacity that allows you take your favorite tracks with you. However, the Versa 2 with microphone supports Amazon Alexa that enable voice assistant feature on this device. With Amazon Alexa you can check the weather, set up alarms and other reminders, as well as control smart home devices all with your voice. The Ionic lacks these features.
The Versa 2 just like other Fitbit wearables is fitness focused. Both the Ionic and the Versa 2 are well equipped to track your active life comprehensively. These two are capable of tracking your steps, distance, floors climbed, calories and more.
There’s also SmartTrack that auto tracks selected workout modes, plus the capability to track your entire sleep cycle, female health feature and guided breathing sessions that can help you manage stress and the cardio fitness level feature that helps you manage your fitness level.
However, the Ionic with inbuilt GPS which Versa 2 still lacks is a better choice for tracking outdoor activities. With the Ionic you can see your distance and pace in real-time, you can also do that with Versa 2, but you’ll have to connect to your phone GPS which can be quite inconvenient.
Each of these two has a quite impressive long battery life that lets you go days on a single charge. However, while the Ionic offer about 4 days long battery life with regular usage, the Versa 2 offers about 5 days battery life that lets you go longer on a single charge.
Which is Better?
These two are outstanding choices for comprehensive fitness tracking, and have relatively almost same price tags. However, the Versa 2 has a richer display, and is quite more attractive than the Ionic. It also has a microphone that supports Amazon Alexa which increases productivity significantly, while also having a slight longer battery life that lets you go longer on a single charge. It’s no doubt a better choice than the Ionic.
However, the Ionic is a better choice for runners and those engaging more in outdoor activities as it allows you to see your pace in real-time unlike Versa 2 that must connect to a nearby GPS device to offer such functionality.
Our Pick
The fitness-focused Fitbit Versa 2 is actually very attractive to wear with outstanding aesthetics equipped with Amazon Alexa that increases productivity significantly while having a long battery life that lets you go longer on a single charge. It’s our preferred choice.
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