07-25-2018 06:01
07-25-2018 06:01
Hello, I currently have a Charge 2 and have had it for a couple of years. I had spine surgery in January and I'm planning to start swimming more now that I'm healed and ready to amp up my exercise but I shouldn't really be jogging yet.
My question is what are the advantages of the Versa vs the Ionic? Also to listen to the music on the versa I just get a wireless set of earbuds?
Thanks in advance!
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07-25-2018 06:58
07-25-2018 06:58
If you have small wrists, Versa looks a lot less stupid. Ionic has onboard GPS, but you probably don't need that for swimming.
07-25-2018 06:58
07-25-2018 06:58
If you have small wrists, Versa looks a lot less stupid. Ionic has onboard GPS, but you probably don't need that for swimming.
07-25-2018 07:06 - edited 07-25-2018 07:07
07-25-2018 07:06 - edited 07-25-2018 07:07
The main advantages the Ionic has over the Versa are the built in GPS (so you don't need to bring your phone to track GPS runs etc), and also slightly better everyday battery life.
Yes you would need a set of Bluetooth headphones, and also mp3 music files to transfer to the device if you don't subscribe to Deezer premium or Pandora if in the US.
07-25-2018 09:27
07-25-2018 09:27
I highly recommend a Versa. But I also recommend waiting to get an updated version. the first release has been known to stop working after a couple of months. I am still waiting on a replacement.
07-25-2018 15:31
07-25-2018 15:31
When will I know if there is an updated version?
07-25-2018 19:15
07-25-2018 19:15
I would buy locally in case you have to return it. It will be a lot easier than going through Fitbit.
07-26-2018 07:41
07-26-2018 07:41
Also, if you have small wrists and like to change up your bands, I had a lot of trouble finding 3rd party bands for Ionic that were actually SMALL. They tended to be "free size," which means that they're supposed to fit like 5.5" to 8.0", which means you've got way too much extra band and it's really uncomfortable. Versa small is a bit larger than the small for Fitbit's older models, but it's definitely in the realm of actually small.
07-26-2018 12:31
07-26-2018 12:31
@Jayelo wrote:I would buy locally in case you have to return it. It will be a lot easier than going through Fitbit.
Thanks, that's a great tip!
07-27-2018 10:59
07-27-2018 10:59
I do not recommend the Versa. I had mine less than two months and woke up one morning to the black screen of death. I mailed it back over two weeks ago and just keep getting the run around on when I'll receive a new one.
What a waste of $200. Spend a little more and go with the Apple watch.