Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Apple Watch SE | Fitbit Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $249 | $150★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 26g★ | 38g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Battery | 18h | 6 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | good★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | Apple Watch SE 4 (Expected fall 2027) | — |
Access the entire watchOS app ecosystem, Apple Pay, Siri, and Family Setup — for $150 less than the Series 11.
Emergency SOS, fall detection, and Crash Detection give real safety value even without premium health sensors.
Available in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and (PRODUCT)RED with a wide range of Apple Watch-compatible bands.
Rare for a smartwatch with real GPS and health sensors to work fully on both platforms — Versa 4 does.
Turn-by-turn navigation and NFC payments without needing your phone in hand.
Sleep stages, daily readiness score, Active Zone Minutes, and SpO2 — all on a 6-day charge.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$249 vs $387 over 3 years · no required subscription.
6 days vs 18h battery.
5 sensors.
26g · no required subscription.
iPhone users who want Apple Watch's core experience — activity tracking, notifications, crash detection, and Apple Pay — at a lower price point. Ideal for kids, teens, or anyone upgrading from a much older watch without needing the advanced health sensors.
Full details →Android or iPhone users who want a balanced smartwatch with solid Fitbit health tracking, multi-day battery, and a clean square watch design — without the premium price of a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
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