To bring the Lite Edition down in price, Fitbit has lopped off a few features from the standard Versa. Spot the difference: Fitbit Versa (left) and Fitbit Versa Lite Edition (right)Īll of the Versa’s existing straps will fit the Lite, but the company is launching a few more silicone colour options along with some lovely looking woven hybrid straps, based on the popularity of its band collaboration with designer PH5.įitbit has clearly been paying close attention to its biggest smartwatch rival: customisation has been a key part of the Apple Watch’s success, and the Versa, between the new models, colours and straps, has become a smartwatch you can really make your own. That one now only comes in black or peach. It’s also available in silver aluminium, which is no longer an option for the “regular” Versa. The Lite Edition does arrive in two new colours, mulberry and marina blue, the latter of which I’m showing off in the photos. Otherwise, the shape and size of the Versa remain the same. You’ll only get that on the Fitbit Versa Special Edition. Oh, if you’re wondering about Fitbit Pay, that’s not here either. Again, hardly a dealbreaker, but less easy than on the standard Versa. On my Versa I have the top button set to open the exercise so I now have to scroll across to it instead, which is a process that’s two seconds longer. The buttons also served as shortcuts for your favourite apps, something you won’t get with the Versa Lite. I liked having something tactile to start and stop workouts (as I say, particularly afterwards) but it’s far from a dealbreaker. I was wearing the Versa a lot before switching to the Lite, and so I do keep trying to tap the ghost of the old buttons out of habit, but their loss isn’t a huge problem.
Truth be told, I’ve not noticed their absence all that much. The theme across Fitbit's spring product lineup is simplicity and inclusivity Fitbit sees an opportunity in people who are still on the fence about wearables, and it's using the Versa Lite as bait.īut will the plan work? Here’s our full verdict on the Versa Lite Edition. With that price cut does come some compromises Fitbit has culled a few features to make the watch more affordable. The Versa Lite Edition brings the price down to making it less than the “Full” Fitbit Versa – and barely more than the Fitbit Charge 3. Read this: Fitbit Versa vs Versa Lite – what's the difference Now it’s going to keep riding that momentum with the Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, a more affordable version of its popular watch.
Launched last year, the Fitbit's second smartwatch has helped make Fitbit a serious contender in the category, after a shaky start with the Ionic. Fitbit is back on the upswing, and it’s largely thanks to the Versa.
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