Versa worth the upgrade from Charge 2?

[SunsetRunner]

Hey!

I just bought a Charge 2. I'm wondering if I should exchange it at the shop and upgrade to the Versa?

Normally the price difference isn't that big, but I bought the Charge 2 while on sale, so the Versa is twice the price of the Charge 2. Is it worth the price difference? I really like the Charge 2 and I like how simple it is to use. The most annoying thing is that it isn't waterproof and that the HR sensor sticks out a bit so it hurts my wrist a little. Do any of you have any experience with these watches? What do you recommend?

[Tomtomato]

Hi,

I just bought a Versa to replace my Charge 2, which I was happy about.

I guess it depends what you are looking for:

Advantages/Pros of Charge 2 vs. Versa:

• Much better battery life (probably twice as long). I was easily getting more than 5 days on the Charge 2, but struggling to get more than 2.5 days on the Versa
• Simpler device to use
• Smaller device
• Smaller USB charger to carry around
• Better straps and system to attach them, much easier to swap straps
• Probably more robust, less likely to be damaged

Drawbacks of Charge 2 vs. Versa:

• Versa can do much more, and many third party apps
• HR sensor does stick out on Charge 2 but flat on Versa
• Limited screen info/screen size, better exercise mode on Versa
• Limited notifications from apps (a lot more notifications from Versa, like emails, WhatsApp etc.)
• No Fitbit Pay
• No music player
• No third party apps on Charge 2
• Limited clock faces (only from Fitbit)
• No swimming
• Probably thicker

[SunsetRunner]

Thank you! That's really helpful.