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Fitbit FB504GMBK vs Fossil FTW4025

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Fitbit FB504GMBKFossil FTW4025
Title Fitbit Versa Smart Watch, Black/Black Aluminium, One Size (S & L Bands Included)Fossil Unisex 44MM Gen 5 Carlyle HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Silicone Touchscreen Smart Watch, Color: Black (Model: FTW4025)
Model Fitbit
FB504GMBK
Fossil
FTW4025

Basic Info

Suggested Price $173.97$295.00
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Release Mar 2018Nov 2019

Overview

DescriptionExceed your health goals with help from this Fitbit Versa smart watch. The black aluminum tech accessory looks great with any outfit, especially since you can swap its face, and it lets you get notifications from your smartphone. This Fitbit Versa smart watch is water-resistant for use in a variety of conditions, and it includes a heart rate monitor.Increase productivity and keep time with this black Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR smartwatch. The voice-activated Google Assistant feature responds to instructions through the integrated microphone, and the smart battery modes offer days of uptime. This Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle HR smartwatch uses Wear OS by Google, letting you connect Android or iOS smartphones, while the water-resistant design boosts durability.
Top Features
  • Includes all Versa Lite Edition features plus: store and play 300 plus songs, utilize on screen workouts that play on your wrist and coach you through every move and track swim laps and floors climbed
  • Track your all day activity, 24/7 heart rate, & sleep stages, all with a 4 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors), charge time (0 to 100 percent): two hours. Slim, comfortable design with a lightweight, anodized aluminum watch body
  • Use 15 plus exercise modes like run or swim (Fitbit versa is water resistant to 50 meters, we do not recommend wearing charge 3 in a hot tub or sauna.) To record workouts and connect to Smartphone GPS for more precise real time pace & distance
  • Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and get called, calendar, text, and app alerts. Syncing range - up to 30 feet
  • Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby. Plus send quick replies on android only. Operating temperature 10 to 60 degrees celsius
  • Automatically track select sports & workouts with smarttrack and use female health tracking in the fitbit app to log periods, symptoms and more
  • Radio transceiver: bluetooth 4.0. Compatible with iphone, android & windows phones
  • Smartwatches powered with wear OS by Google work with iPhone and Android phones
  • Extend your battery life for multiple days with new, smart Battery modes; magnetic USB rapid Charger included; charge UP to 80 percent in under an hour. Battery Life: 24 + Hr, Multi Day Modes (Based on usage)
  • Case size: 44mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; screen size: 1.28 inch
  • Heart rate and activity tracking using Google fit; Built in GPS for Distance tracking; swimproof design 3Atm; responses from Google assistant it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; speed through checkout with your watch using Google pay
  • This is one smart watch now with a speaker for Audible alerts and taking phone calls, Google assistant responses and more; Receive smartphone notifications and alerts; Microphone; Download third party apps with 8Gb of storage and 1G ram memory capacity

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.9 (out of 417 reviews)4.0 (out of 258 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 5537 reviews)4.1 (out of 106 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Fitbit Versa comfort
Rating: 5
I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She absolutely loves it. She lives the pink color and she said the band is so soft and comfortable she wears it to Zumba and has no issue. She likes the size and comfort of wearing it. She like being able to see her heart rate and her favorite APP so far is the Relax App. She has had it for a few weeks now and has had no issues. She's still exploring the Apps and functions. I'm very happy with the purchase and the fact that she loves.
by smithdebsue on 2018-07-21T17:00:00

Excellent Smart Watch
Rating: 5
I bought this watch for Christmas and I love it. All features are as describe, easy to use and I also bought extra bands and accessories to match my wardrobe. The only down fall is that I'm not getting a low battery warning and battery does not last 4 days. 3 days batterylife max. I highly recommend it.
by Versa on 2019-01-08T16:00:00

Loving my Versa
Rating: 5
I love my Fitbit Versa. It was easy to set up and I've had zero problems. I never realized how little I actually move. No wonder I gained weight. If you can't get a notification to come up, research how to turn it on. I'm very happy with mine. I'm getting 4 plus days of battery life. It charges quickly. I love that I can download free clock faces from the Fitbit app. Looking forward to buying new snazzy bands.
by wscbrown on 2018-12-01T16:00:00

My first Fitbit
Rating: 5
Used some Christmas money and got a great deal at Sam's Club. Nice features and links to my Samsung phone.
by Diane on 2018-12-30T16:00:00

Great smartwatch!
Rating: 4
I love everything about my Fitbit!! It would be better if you could actually talk on it though, especially for the price! Other than that it does everything it says it does, plus more! Really great product!
by Alucia on 2020-03-10T17:00:00

Keeps me on track!
Rating: 4
I purchased this Fitbit as a recommendation from my cardiologist. I wanted to keep track of my resting HR as well as my high points in the day, and I'm thrilled I can see all the data via the app and my watch itself. I appreciate the ability to link it with other apps like Myfitnesspal and Strava. Oh and of course my Starbucks card! It's the little things, ya know! I am also more mindful of my steps now, and I can see active minutes. The watch faces are customizable via the app, and so are a number of cool widgets like a little torch light, a weather app, a water reminder, and music. The possibilities are great with this Versa, and my only one complaint is the battery life after a while. I still get a solid 4 days with bits of play time but I expected it to be a tad more as the manufacturer stated 7 days on purchase. Not a deal breaker, I just have to charge it while sleeping and that interrupts my sleep insights, another super cool feature! All in all I'd highly recommend it. I've never owned a Garmin or Apple Watch for any sort of comparison, but this does exactly what I needed it to at a fraction of competitions price points. Great company, great customer service!
by StephP85 on 2019-11-22T16:00:00


Rating: 4
Good. The only thing bad is that when you move your arm and youre not Walking it counts as a step! When I wake up in the morning I have steps on my watch after sleeping! Like 39!
by Lalala on 2020-09-10T17:00:00

Not User Friendly
Rating: 3
Love the idea of the watch but I cant get it to perform like it promises. For example, you can customize quick responses to text messages in the Fitbit app but I have not figured out how to respond to a text yet. Also, it took me two days to figure out how to enable my watch to receive text message notifications. I have updated both my iPhone and Versa, went to the Fitbit community for help as well as read the online instruction booklet. Not user friendly.
by Steph on 2020-07-22T17:00:00

Do Not Buy
Rating: 2
Had for 1 year screen went totally blank. Warranty was up no rep!pavement not did they help very common problem with this watch. For as much as they cost they should last more then a year.. Do.. Not... Buy...b
by angelic on 2020-07-23T17:00:00

Buy with caution
Rating: 1
I purchased this fitbit in Feb 2019, by October the heart rate sensor stopped working and it wouldn't hold a charge for more than 8hrs. Fitbit replaced it because it was still under warranty. By April 2020, I had the same issue but warranty was expired so I sent it to Square trade (bought $22 coverage for 3yrs). Square trade "fixed" it but I received it back and it wouldn't charge, I sent it back again and they returned it fixed but only lasted 4months. Now square trade will not accept it again as cost of parts and fixing has exceeded original cost of the item. I have had Fitbit flex and Charge 2 both lasting 2 years. The versa has been my worst and last fitbit purchase. One of my coworker also has a versa that lasted only about a year.
by Consumer411 on 2020-08-29T17:00:00

My wife loves it
Rating: 5
This product gives her everything she needs without loosing the fact that it is first and foremost a watch. She loves that she can customize her daily use and every watch face has a way to costumize it too. This was a great mothers day present. And she loved that it is big becauae she can see it easily without her glasses.
by TheHubby on 2020-05-20T17:00:00

This is one sexy watch!
Rating: 5
I love this watch I wear it every day and I love the way it looks in comparison to my other Fossil Watches. I only wear Fossil watches Rather that be smart, hybrid, or analog because I love them so much. The silicone band is easy to clean. 10/10.
by Linds on 2020-06-21T17:00:00

Beautiful Watch
Rating: 5
This is definitely the best Wear OS that's out right now. I love that this watch definitely looks like a watch. The watch is lightweight, runs very well, and comes loaded with lots of watchfaces. My favorite feature is the charging dock. No matter what way you plane it on the dock, the watch always charges.
by Rican D on 2019-12-23T16:00:00

Love it
Rating: 5
I love everything about this watch. How it looks. The functionality... such as heart rate monitoring, little speaker inside that channels my OK Google, the various watch faces, the quality of software, the ability to pay without pulling out my wallet or phone, the quality of screen,... It's all good.
by Family Pet on 2019-12-30T16:00:00

Loks great and works great
Rating: 5
More storage and faster processor and faster memory than my Gen 4 Explorist. Apps load fast and smooth on this one. GPS is good. Messaging is faster than before. Not as heavy as past watch. One issue is if I hold my watch near my ear, it makes a tiny ticking noise, for no reason. must be interference in the speaker. Still not bad enough to get less than 5 stars to me. Yes I can use either watch on my android without having to set them up every time I switch.
by TruXter on 2019-10-08T17:00:00

Great Google's Wear OS watch!
Rating: 5
This is a great watch that can morph from a fitness tracker (with a silicon strap and digital face - for example, Essential Digital) to a fashionable time piece (with a leather strap - for example Cauwsai Crazy Horse Pattern Leather Watch Strap - and a classic face - for example, Minimal Dressy); see the photos. The straps are as easy to exchange as the faces. It integrates smoothly with my Pixel 4 XL and the Google-based tools, and the battery life is acceptable as it easily survives a whole day with some spare energy left for a longer evening. The charge is contact-based, but very convenient to use. I have not used any energy saving modes yet, since so far I did not have a need for them. I owned several fitness trackers (Fitbit, TomTom) and I have LG Watch Sport, and this is by far the best smart watch that can double as a fitness tracker (or the other ways around). It is also a fashion item, and I would argue that it looks better than Apple Watch or Fitbit Versa. Just for clarity, I have been a Mac user since I remember, and I used iPhones until I discovered Google Fi. I like Apple's design philosophy, and I believe that they would not shy away from Fossil Gen 5 if they made it.
by jendrek on 2019-12-21T16:00:00

Love it
Rating: 5
Im really liking this watch i have a fitbit charge hr 2 before and wanted to find a watch it more features. pro: looks great charges fast has lots of customization was easy to sync with my pixel 3 cons: I can't get it to monitor my sleep (not sure if i need another app for that) 1 day battery life with all features on would like the band to have notches on the parts that hold down the band so it stay in place.
by Liz on 2019-12-20T16:00:00

I would buy this again this time for my wife.
Rating: 5
Love the features, it's comfortable I like how easy swapping out bands are and the options out there
by Detail83 on 2020-06-27T17:00:00

Love the watch, Wish the battery life was better
Rating: 4
Beautiful,fast and the most comfortable smartwatch I've ever had. My Huawei 2 had much better battery life. If you can find a software update to make the battery life better and it will be fantastic.
by Tech lover on 2019-12-21T16:00:00

The glass could be better
Rating: 3
I love the look and design of the Carlyle. I upgraded from a Skagen Falster 2 simply for the processor and a larger face. I've had the Skagen for some time now and had no issues. On the second day with my Gen 5 I noticed a damaged screen. I have a desk job and am not the most active. I've no clue what could have done it, but I would have imagined this latest watch would be more durable. Currently looking for repair solutions that won't cost more than the watch.
by Æ on 2019-12-27T16:00:00

All Features

Other display featuresWireless
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
GPSTrue
Connectivity technologiesBluetooth
Batteries1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
DepartmentMens
Date First AvailableMarch 7, 2018
Item model numberFB504GMBK
Item Weight11.4 ounces
Wireless communication technologiesBluetooth, nfc
Included ComponentsFitbit Versa
ColourBlack
releaseMar 2018Nov 2019
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Display TypeLCDAMOLED
Case Size34 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Charging Interface(s)NoneWireless
Touch ScreenYesYes
Maximum Wrist Size8.7 inches
ColorBlack/BlackBlack with Black Silicone Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet98 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyFitbit Versa
Product Depth10.1 inches0.5 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches8.07 inches
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Voice ActivatedNoYes
Screen Size24 millimeters
Band MaterialElastomerSilicone
Global PositioningNoneGPS
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Product Height0.433 inches1.7 inches
Product NameVersa SmartwatchGen 5 Smartwatch 44mm Stainless Steel
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width24 millimeters22 millimeters
Case ShapeSquareRound
BrandFitbitFossil
Bluetooth Version4.0
Product Weight0.08 ounces
Color DisplayYesYes
Backlit DisplayYesYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYes
Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Battery SizeNot AvailableBuilt-in battery
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year2 Years
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Usage Time96 hours36 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNoYes
SeriesVersaCarlyle HR
Case MaterialAluminumStainless steel
Case Thickness0.433 inches0.47 inches
Case Width0.9478 inches1.73 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBandStrap
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
NFC TechnologyNoYes
Color CategoryBlackGray
Model NumberFB504GMBKFTW4025
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year2 Years
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable; 2 Classic wristbands (S+L)USB magnetic charger
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Operating SystemOtherWear OS
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorBlackBlack
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inNo
Web ID9590347
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle Pay

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