Fitbit Puts Fitness First

The Fitbit Versa 4 sits at the intersection of fitness tracker and smartwatch; offering a lighter, more streamlined experience than full-featured wearables.

The focus is on health and wellness metrics, a bright and responsive display, and multi-day battery life, setting the stage for the deeper look at its strengths and trade-offs that follow.

Design and Comfort

Versa 4 makes a strong first impression with its light, low-profile case and softer curves. It feels unobtrusive during workouts or sleep tracking, and the return of a physical side button gives it a more tactile, confident control than the capacitive groove of the Versa 3. One small change makes everyday use noticeably smoother.

Display Quality

The AMOLED display is bright, crisp, and easy to see outdoors, even in direct sunlight.

Text and icons look sharp and the touch interface responds quickly, giving the watch a more polished feel than many mid-range fitness devices. Colors stay vivid from edge to edge, which helps when glancing at stats mid-run or checking notifications on the go.

Battery Life

Battery life is another area where the Versa 4 stands out.

With typical use and the always-on display off, it can last five to six days between charges, meaning you don’t have to plug it in every night. Even with heavier GPS use it still delivers a reasonable span, making it more convenient than many similarly priced smartwatches.

Expanded Health and Fitness Features

Beyond the basics, the Versa 4 brings a wide range of activity tracking modes, built-in GPS for more accurate outdoor workout data, and continuous SpO₂ monitoring.

The smartwatch also maintains Fitbit’s edge in sleep analysis, offering detailed breakdowns and readiness metrics that appeal to users focused on wellness over apps.

Smartwatch Limitations and Trade-offs

While its health features are broad, the watch’s smartwatch abilities are pared back.

There’s no third-party app store, no local music storage or playback, and fewer on-device integrations than earlier models. These omissions simplify the interface but position the Versa 4 more as a premium tracker than a full smartwatch.

Overall Impressions

Fitbits Versa 4 is a watch that excels at core fitness and wellness tracking while intentionally trimming the extras. It suits users who want a light, comfortable device with long battery life and strong health metrics.