Versa 2 special edition

[Jessie0919]

I'm looking to buy a versa 2 for my husband. Fitbit website doesn't sell the versa 2 special edition anymore. Why is that? i see it on amazon and am stuck between the special edition on amazon or buying the versa 2 from Fitbit. Any recommendations? 

[JohnnyRow]

The actual watch is the same for both.  The special edition comes with extra band(s), a woven one, and maybe an extra standard one.  It also includes 3 months of Premium.  But I think a free trial of Premium is offered to all now, for new users at least, and you can buy bands separate, either from Fitbit or a wide variety from Amazon at lower prices.  But I think Fitbit website offers longer return period.  Normally I would probably say just go with regular, but on a quick look the Special Edition on Amazon looks cheaper than standard on Fitbit, but I'm not sure I checked them both right.

[Jessie0919]

the comparison says that the versa se has a chip in it that allows you to pay for things. like apple pay on a cell phone. yes its 10 dollars cheaper on amazon. i was worried to get it there as there are a few reviews showing that the back panel of the watch falls off. but i spoke with a fitbit rep and that since amazon is a authorized retailer that if the watch is faulty they will help with replacement if need be.

[JohnnyRow]

That is Fitbit Pay, which uses an NFC (near field communications) chip.  That is included in both regular and SE.