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Fitbit FB503WTGY vs Samsung Electronics SM-R820NZKAXAR

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Fitbit FB503WTGYSamsung Electronics SM-R820NZKAXAR
Title Fitbit Ionic GPS Smart Watch, Blue-Gray/Silver, One Size (S and L Bands Included)Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2  (44mm, GPS, Bluetooth) Smart Watch with Advanced Health monitoring, Fitness Tracking , and Long lasting Battery - Aqua Black  (US Version)
Model Fitbit
FB503WTGY
Samsung Electronics
SM-R820NZKAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $184.99$269.00
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Release Sep 2017Nov 2019

Overview

DescriptionTrack your health and stay connected with this Fitbit Ionic activity watch. Fitness monitoring lets you customize daily activities for optimal performance, while access to apps, built-in GPS and music-streaming capability enhance the watch's versatility. Sync this Fitbit Ionic activity watch to a smartphone to easily analyze your health data.Enhance your sporting performance with this Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Bluetooth smartwatch. Monitor your workouts and receive detailed reports on your performance even as the running coach feature gives you important insight in real time. This Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Bluetooth smartwatch analyses your sleep pattern and offers helpful advice on how to improve it.
Top Features
  • Start dynamic, personalized workouts on your wrist with step by step coaching
  • Store and play 300 plus songs or download stations from Pandora or playlists from Deezer
  • Use built in GPS to track pace, distance & routes and get pure, pulse continuous heart rate tracking & real time zones
  • Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and make payments on the go with a built in NFC chip; works with Bluetooth headphones
  • Track runs, swims (Fitbit ionic is water resistant to 50 meters), rides, workouts, all day activity and sleep with 4 plus day battery life (varies with use & other factors)
  • Package includes both large and small size bands for the perfect, comfortable fit for all day & all night wear
  • Fitbit does not guarantee the quality or authenticity of products purchased from non-authorized resellers on amazon, and they are not eligible for warranty/replacement
  • Authorized Fitbit retailers: heart rate monitors USA and clever training
  • Durable screen: corning gorilla glass 3 is tough and damage resistant
  • Increased pixels and amplified brightness up to 1000 nits
  • Better insights to reach your fitness goals get more out of every mile thanks to built-in pace coaching on the Galaxy Watch Active2; Its advanced sensors keep your pace to help you better achieve your run goals. Audio Playing Format-MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB
  • Comfortably sleek the Galaxy Watch Active2 is light enough to wear anywhere comfortably; It comes in aluminum or stainless steel and with a variety of faces, bands and finishes so it goes with anything
  • Keep your beat; You can see if your heart rate is where you want it with Galaxy Watch Active2; Get automatically alerted if your watch detects a high or a low heart rate; This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, Mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease
  • Level up your downtime; Galaxy Watch Active2’s built in sleep tracker offers valuable insights on how to get a better night’s sleep; It also monitors your stress level and helps you recently with the integrated calm app for this device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease
  • Battery built for endurance: The Galaxy Watch Active2’s long lasting battery can go for more than a 5 day on a single charge, and you can always get a quick boost from your compatible Galaxy phone with wireless power share works with Qi compatible Samsung devices (compatibility with non samsung Qi devices not guaranteed); Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device and may be restricted by cases or covers

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6667 (out of 3 reviews)4.1 (out of 120 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.3 (out of 3010 reviews)4.7 (out of 2409 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Ionic
Rating: 5
I love my Fitbit! This is a replacement for an Ionic I thought I lost. But, I found it and now my husband has one. I also teach aqua yoga and aqua aerobics and the Ionic keeps on working.
by Mona on 2020-04-21T17:00:00

Fitbit Ionic
Rating: 5
The Fitbit is perfect Band new comes with Original packaging and works great no complaints The features are great
by Sonia on 2019-11-06T16:00:00

Watch is attractive - has the features I wanted
Rating: 5
When I plugged it in to charge - it started charging but half way through charging it stopped - it looked like it was dead and I almost returned it. I tried rebooting it by holding the Back button and lower button on the right side until it responded and that did the trick. The setup was simple and easy. The watch is now working without any issues.
by cloe on 2020-07-16T17:00:00

Ionic
Rating: 5
Very nice tracker, looks professional so works for wearing at work
by Patrick on 2020-07-28T17:00:00

Good watch
Rating: 4
Watch works great. I had one since 12/ 25/ 2018, unfortunately it stopped working in March of 2019. I purchased another one because it was so easy to use. I couldn't do without it. I love this watch!
by charles on 2020-04-17T17:00:00

WORST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER
Rating: 1
bought it for my husband's birthday, he's worn it the last 4 months, and twice it has died but it came back to use. It died 2 days ago and now it won't light up at all, not even hooked to charger. I have tried to contact fitbit warranty and Nothing.
by Marlys on 2020-09-18T17:00:00

Not built to last
Rating: 1
The screen fell off my Ionic a few months after it was out of warranty. I contacted Fitbit and was offered a 25% discount on a new device. Too expensive to fall apart!
by DB on 2019-08-28T17:00:00

Too good to be true
Rating: 1
There is a reason this Fitbit is drastically cheaper than anywhere else... it is a model made for Asian markets and possibly old stock. The battery on a full charge lasts 4-5 hours not the 7 days advertised by Fitbit. I have been working with Fitbit for weeks to get a new one with no luck. I will be returning it to Walmart.
by thomas on 2020-04-25T17:00:00

water
Rating: 1
I have been threw 3 fitbit ionic in 18 months do to the fact water has got inside of them. The company will not hold up there word on it about it can be used in the pool. waste of money if you are trying to track swim laps.
by stefany1203 on 2020-08-08T17:00:00

Defective Watch
Rating: 1
Received purchase quickly but watch is defective and will be returning. The watch does not turn on and packaging was not for a 'new' watch. We contacted Fitbit to confirm that there was nothing we could do to get the watch running. I recommend Fitbit but not from an unknown third party.
by Lawrence on 2020-07-23T17:00:00

Best watch ever!
Rating: 5
I absolutely love this watch! Bright and vibrant, connection to my phone is amazing! I highly recommend! I got the 44 for reference, go big or go home!
by Mary on 2020-05-05T17:00:00

Satisfied customer!
Rating: 5
7th day wearing this watch and have charged it one time from initial full charge (at 42% now). Thought I wouldn't like it because it doesn't have the rotating bezel, but I am getting used to it. The band fit very comfortable unlike my Gear band, I had to order a more comfortable fitting band for the Gear.
by ScorpionQT on 2020-08-09T17:00:00

Thank you so much.
Rating: 5
I love it and much more when I discover that I can use it to talk without connecting with my móvil provider.
by Carmen on 2020-06-30T17:00:00

Excellent Pebble Replacement!
Rating: 5
until the galaxy watch active 2 came out, there was not a worthwhile contender for my pebble imo. this watch meets all my requirements and even has a touchscreen! i can talk to it, listen to it (couldn't do that with the pebble), control music with it, and do all of the other things i need with it (appointments, texts, phone calls, etc.). i even found a text based watchface (one of my favorites for my pebble). i am very pleased with it so far, and even the battery life has surprised me (i avg. 5 days/chrg, but i don't use any of the fitness/health tracking stuff and i turn off wifi and bluetooth every night). i'd have preferred a stainless steel band instead of the rubber (so i picked one up). i even find bixby quite useful/helpful. nice watch and looks to be an awesome replacement!
by Hyacinth on 2020-07-09T17:00:00

Amazing Watch!
Rating: 5
i had done some research in finding an affordable, reliant, and durable watch. the samsung galaxy watch active 2 met all of the criteria! once i purchased the item, it was very easy to set up and get going. you can change everything in your watch from your phone, using galaxy wearable, which i find is very handy. i would recommend this highly to anyone looking for a smart watch with the same criteria as myself. one thing i noticed, however, is that in ordering on samsung.com, it was very confusing because they made you buy the watch, band, and charger separately. i ordered it through samsung on amazon, and it came with everything for a much lower price.
by Mace on 2020-07-21T17:00:00

THE BEST ...SO LIGHT and Comfort
Rating: 5
i have some of the collections of samsung smartwatch's. like the samsung 46mm, gear sport ,gear s3 the frontier and classic....but the is samsung active 2 44mm is the best light weight and comfort smartwatch.it works fast and count steps at ez.i am a samsung guy.it pairs good with my samsung galaxy s10+.
by Alkim on 2020-07-20T17:00:00

ALEXA on your Galaxcy Active 2 ?? YES you Can!!
Rating: 5
This new Galaxy Active 2 watch does it all!! I’m not a fitness fanatic, so I will not comment on the accuracy of the calorie count or heart rate monitor. I'm happy to know my daily steps taken, be reminded to move when I've been sitting too long at my computer, know my ticker is still tick’n, and receive kudos when I've reached my daily goal. First of all this is a stunning piece of technology, very sleek, and looks great on any wrist. I replaced the pale pink silicone band with a slim black leather one so it looks very sharp and professional. The Pink Gold color keeps the watch looking slim, not bulky (although the Aqua Black was intriguing), and blends well with most skin tones. I chose the 44mm for better battery life - yes, I get 3 days between charges. I also like the larger screen for easier interaction with the touch screen, which by the way is very clear, bright and easy to see even in sunlight! LOVE LOVE LOVE, that I can receive and respond to texts and calls. I have found that the 30 foot maximum distance to my phone requirement is actually conservative, my phone has been further away from me than that and I still receive texts and calls. I work in a showroom where I cannot have my phone with me; I can now react immediately when I'm contacted. For texting, I can use voice to text and even edit my response after I have spoken it using my voice again or hand writing on the screen. There are endless emojis I can reply with and I can send and receive texted images. I can ANSWER THE WATCH, if my phone rings. There is a mic and a speaker on the Active 2, and the voice clarity is perfect. I can also reject a call right from my watch and send a text back instead, like letting the caller know that I'll call them back in a bit. The Galaxy Active 2 also gives you detailed quality of sleep feedback. It does a great job breaking down time spent in REM vs the other sleep phases. And with the ability to fully charge in about 2 hours, every 3 days, you can absolutely wear the watch to bed every night to benefit from that useful information. The watch is completely customize-able. You can choose what notifications you want to receive on your watch and how (vibration, sound, or both). With the Do Not Disturb feature, you can also schedule hours at night that you won’t receive any notifications at all. You can arrange the widgets in any order, add and subtract Apps, and navigate by scrolling between them or use the digital haptic bezel. The digital bezel adds a bit of class to the watch and works flawlessly. It's responsive and brings back that rotating functionality that the first Galaxy Active lacked. I have uninstalled the Apps I did not find useful to conserve battery life and added a couple, including Alexa. YES, ALEXA!! I added the Alexa App, called "Talk to Alexa" In the companion "Galaxy Wearable" App. You can find it in the App section: Discover>Top Watch Apps>Categories>Lifestyle>Top Paid. I can ask Alexa to answer questions, things that I would typically Google on my phone, in addition to finding out the weather, set timers, and control my smart home, RIGHT FROM MY WRIST! I have tested various requests using my Active 2 vs asking Alexa in my home. The responses were identical. The first photo below is of Alexa ready to listen, and you can program her to launch when you double tap the Home button. This is an amazing Smart Watch, get it, you won't be sorry. Now complete with Alexa, this is a perfect alternative to an Apple Smart Watch if you are an Android/Samsung phone user... I have been using it since the day of its release and it is a fun watch to use and a wonderful companion. Click below if you found my review helpful. I purchased this watch at full price and was not compensated for my review…
by Hounddog on 2019-11-11T16:00:00

It's a excellent product
Rating: 5
This is an excellent product for me. I can't speak for anyone else, but it's the right size display, looks good, if fact I have kept the orginal band. Except for the "Iwatch" I've tried alot of smartwatches and trackers. Active 2 has the ability to track fitness, provides very good smartwatch features and looks great. Highly recommend.
by CozyJohn on 2019-10-08T17:00:00

It does most of what I needed.
Rating: 4
It was probably a 3 star watch before I figured out I could buy new faces for it solely because I didn't like the look. I was worried about the 44 being huge since I have small hands but went for it for the battery life. I'm not disappointed. It isn't overbearing and it's very lightweight. I had to restart it one day because it stopped doing anything but it came back on and other than that I haven't had any issues. I mainly use it to control my music and for alarms. I like the phone function when I'm in the car also. I would like messenger to work better with it because I don't real text many people. I haven't figured out how to send a message really on messenger, just reply. I haven't looked it up either though but it's not an available app on here.
by Katastrophie on 2020-06-29T17:00:00

Great Smartwatch
Rating: 4
I've had the watch for two weeks now and love it. It takes some time to get to know how to use. My advice is to turn off the voice assistant ASAP, it's annoying. My only complaint is how it records the floors climbed. I've been on the Samsung site and tried all their fixes and nothing seems to make it work better. I've used Fitbits for years and they work great. Not sure why Samsung can't figure it out. I would familiarize yourself with the features on Youtube to make it easier when your watch arrives.
by Craig on 2020-08-20T17:00:00

All Features

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year1 Year
RechargeableYesYes
Case Thickness0.5 inches0.43 inches
Display ScreenYesYes
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Replaceable BatteryYes
Color DisplayYesYes
Model NumberFB503WTGYSM-R820NZKAXAR
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes4 gigabytes
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
Global PositioningGPSGPS
Product Weight1.8 ounces1.28 ounces
Battery Capacity10 milliampere hours340 milliampere hours
Band ColorSilverGold
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band TypeSportsFluoroelastomer band
Bluetooth VersionOtherOther
Product Height0.5 inches0.43 inches
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable; 2 wristbands (S+L)Wireless charging pad, fluoroelastomer band
Product Depth10.1 inches1.73 inches
Battery TypeOtherOther
Color CategorySilverBlack
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Water ResistantYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Case ShapeOtherRound
Band MaterialOtherFluoroelastomer
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Screen Size29 millimeters44 millimeters
Built-In MicrophoneNoYes
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Dust ResistantYesYes
SensorsAccelerometerAltimeter
Operating SystemOtherTizen
Music PlayerYesYes
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Shock ResistantNoNo
Charging Interface(s)NoneWireless
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Data Plan RequiredNoNo
Mobile Payment Service SupportedFitbit PaySamsung Pay
Display TypeLCDSuper AMOLED
Usage Time96 hours
Maximum Wrist Size8.1 inches
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Band Width1.24 millimeters
Battery SizeNot Available
Touch ScreenYesYes
Case Width1.15 inches1.73 inches
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches
SeriesIonicGalaxy Watch Active2
Case MaterialAluminumAluminum
Adjustable BrightnessYesNo
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Model FamilyFitbit IonicGalaxy Watch Active2
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year1 Year
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
releaseSep 2017Nov 2019
ColorBlue gray/silver grayAqua Black
Product NameIonic SmartwatchGalaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch 44mm Aluminum
BrandFitbitSamsung
System Memory (RAM)0.75 gigabytes
Voice ActivatedYes
Works WithBixby
Voice Assistant Built-inBixby
Ingress Protection (IP) RatingIP68
Mobile NotificationsYes
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Clock DisplayYes
Silent AlarmNo
Number of Sensors5
Product Width1.73 inches
Integrated CameraNo
Case Size44 millimeters

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