


These include the standard array of tracking sensors, a PurePulse 24/7 heart rate monitor plus sleep tracking and connected GPS functionality. All-in-all you’ll struggle to find a better screen on a hybrid smartwatch this price.Īs a tracker, it comes with most of the bells and whistles you’d expect from a lightweight fitness tracker. Colours look wonderfully vibrant, blacks are inky and the touch controls are wonderfully responsive. You’ll get a quote 1000 nits maximum brightness which lets the screen stay legible, even when caught in direct bright sunlight. It has the exact same specs as the regular Versa too, which is no bad thing. The Versa Lite also feels surprisingly premium considering its modest price and comes with an excellent touch display. Luckily there are more subtle colour options available so this is hardly a deal breaker. Some people will like the vibrant colour scheme, but I personally felt it made the device feel a little like a kids toy or a variant of the Fitbit Ace 2. My only visual quibble about the design stems from my review unit’s bright blue colouring. The design isn’t revolutionary but it marks the Versa Lite as a smartwatch than a dedicated tracker. The only difference between it and its more expensive sibling is that it features a single physical control, which acts as the power, back and alternative menu access button. It has a square, slightly Apple Watch-esque, main screen and wealth of customisable strap options. The Fitbit Versa Lite looks like a stripped down version of the full fat Versa. But if you want a basic fitness watch and have modest needs you’ll struggle to find a better pick for £150. Gym bunnies will be better off investing in a dedicated tracker, such as the Garmin Vivosport, as a result. The only downside is that it doesn’t doesn’t track enough exercises for even moderately serious athletes. Highlights include an excellent display, easy to understand UI and all the basic activity tracking and smart features lightweight users will need. The Fitbit Versa Lite is comfortable to wear and has a pleasant looking case that contains all the core hardware and features casual users will need. It aims to offer newbie/casual gym goers and tech fans with basic smartwatch needs and entry-level hybrid that won’t break the bank – and for the most part, it delivers. The Versa Lite Edition is the latest affordable hybrid from Fitbit. Want an Apple Watch 4, but don’t think you’re ready to plonk down at least £279 for a one of the best smartwatches? Then you may want to check out the Fitbit Versa Lite.
