Replacement for Fitbit Versa 4?

[makilra2]

I am looking to replace my Fitbit Versa 4 since it's gone haywire in recording my elevation gains/floors. The same thing happened about 6 months ago (recording about triple the actual number of floors climbed), but it was still under warranty and Fitbit replaced it.

The only features that I really care about are # of steps, distance, elevation, sleep tracking, and battery life. I don't mind charging every day if it can be accomplished while I shower, dress, etc. I'd rather not have to leave the watch on the charger for an hour or more. Naturally, I would prefer longer battery life if possible.

I also don't want a huge watch - something around 40 mm would be good.

Since I'm looking to upgrade, I'd like something with fall detection too.

My phone is a Samsung S23 Ultra.

[LZeeW]

Hi @makilra2    No Fitbit model has fall detection.  You need to upgrade to a Pixel Watch in the Google product line.

[alexthecat]

@makilra2 as @LZeeW said, fall detection is a feature of the Pixel Watches. Those devices are available in 41 and 45 mm sizes. The Pixel Watch 4 will be available on Oct 9. Pixel Watch 3 was last year's model and is still available.

Google says that the smaller Pixel Watch 3 charges from 0 to 100% in an hour. Of course, you wouldn't let your battery drain to 0%, so it wouldn't take that long. Charging for the Pixel Watch 4 is supposed to be 25% faster, but it's not released yet so I don't know. I have a Pixel Watch 3. I pop it in the charger for about 30 minutes in the morning while I'm getting ready and it's been fine.

The larger Pixel Watches do have significantly longer battery life, if you'd be willing to consider the 45 mm size.