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Fitbit FB504GMBK vs Fossil FTW4038

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Title Fitbit Versa Smart Watch, Black/Black Aluminium, One Size (S & L Bands Included)Fossil Gen 5 Garrett HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Black (Model: FTW4038)
Model Fitbit
FB504GMBK
Fossil
FTW4038

Basic Info

Suggested Price $173.97$245.66
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Release Mar 2018

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.Streamline your lifestyle with this black Fossil Gen 5 Garrett smartwatch. This stainless steel smartwatch is packed with more features than this listing can mention. Bluetooth connectivity, Android and iOS compatibility, Google Pay and wireless syncing let you accomplish many daily tasks without taking out your phone. Featuring a pedometer, activity tracker and heart rate monitor, this Fossil Gen 5 Garrett smartwatch lets you stay on top of your fitness.
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
  • Extend your battery life for multiple days with new, smart battery modes; magnetic USB rapid charger included; charge up to 80% in under an hour
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit to track your at-home workouts; Built-in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 5ATM; Responses from Google Assistant - it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; Take advantage of contactless pay with your watch using Google Pay
  • Case size: 46mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; Screen Size: 1. 28" display with 416x416 resolution; touchscreen functionality; Connectivity: Bluetooth(R) 4. 2 Low Energy and Wi-Fi 802. 11 b/g/n; wireless syncing; imported
  • Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+
  • This is one smart watch - Make the most of your down time with a smartwatch that helps with every activity. Stay connected to friends and family with phone calls and messages right on your wrist. Keep tabs on your health with guided breathing exercises, custom goal & alarm settings

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.9 (out of 417 reviews)4.5 (out of 48 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 5537 reviews)4.5 (out of 10 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

Love this watch
Rating: 5
Fits perfectly and I'm a big guy with a big wrist and it fits!! Pairs well with my iPhone and have many of features
by Odexx on 2020-07-01T17:00:00

Yes
Rating: 5
Great watch Easy to setup with a Android phone. But i do recommend a link band tool kit
by Jonny on 2020-05-23T17:00:00

Absolutely buy again
Rating: 5
I love everything about it, plus it's a A Fossil!
by BD on 2020-06-04T17:00:00

I will definitely be a Fossil customer for life!
Rating: 5
I have had this watch about a week now. I could not be happier with it. It is very easy to use and paired reasonably easy with my Stylo 6 phone. I have had a time or two where it dropped the Bluetooth connection to my phone but reconnected again in a short time. The watch has a very good quality build to it, and a good wright. My only grip is it can be a little hard to see in the direct sunlight. I was able to get a link taken out of the watch band easily to get a proper fit. The wear OS is very good, it has improved a lot since very 1.0 and I hope Google keeps updating it. It has the potential to be the best smartwatch platform out there. Over all this is a premium feel watch with a lot of options. I highly recommend it to anyone in the search for a really good smartwatch.
by Channon on 2020-07-12T17:00:00

My First smart watch, and well worth it. Very Happy!
Rating: 5
I had been jealous of my wife's Apple watch, and since I use an Android phone, did a bit of research on smart watches that would work with my phone. I quickly decided I wanted one using the Wear OS. Several reviews pointed me to one of three watches, and since I wanted to answer the phone (like my wife can 🙂 ) The Fossil Gen 5 was the best fit. I saw that this version of the Gen 5 watches was on sale, and liking the style, I took the plunge. I am glad I did! I love it. I am still learning how to use it to its full capability, and with my fat fingers, I am learning to use the voice input, which is working remarkably well. One issue I have found, was that if I lean on my hands, I can inadvertently push and hold the stem in, and that turns the watch off. Took me a while to realize what was happening. Now I can pretty much avoid it..
by George K on 2020-08-18T17:00:00

Would buy the stainless steel one too.
Rating: 4
It has a good design. Received many compliments on the look. Even changed the links to leather straps for different styles. Battery life is decent but tinker with it. You can respond to text messages. Like the music controller while hooked up to Bluetooth speaker.
by Layman on 2020-07-20T17:00:00

Functional but should have researched it better.
Rating: 4
I bought it mainly to keep track of my heart rate and to keep me off of my phone. Dislikes: having to keep the Wear OS app always open on my phone. There have been a couple of times I have taken it off of the battery (charged nightly) and it's immediately dropped from 100% to 99% before it's even on my wrist. Likes: looks like a watch and not like I am an honorary Spy Kid. It's quite slow sometimes but effective at the things I use it for, heart rate, timers and the actual telling of time.
by The Terror on 2020-08-23T17:00:00

Great Looking Watch
Rating: 4
2 weeks of ownership and am pleased with my purchase, Great Looking Watch. My only criticism is that in order to get through a work day I have to turn almost all features off for the Battery to last. Not much point in having a SMARTWATCH if You Can't use the FEATURES. BUT IT LOOKS GOOD.
by Selly on 2020-08-19T17:00:00

The speaker is making weird and low sound after I swimmin
Rating: 3
Are we sure this is swimproof because speaker is making weird sound after I went swimming wearing this watch .
by Kj on 2020-06-30T17:00:00

SPEAKER ISSUE
Rating: 3
All Gen 5 Fossil Garrett style watches have a speaker problem. Serious design flaw. Speaker sounds muffled resetting the watch turning Bluetooth off and on remedies this for about a day. Then it's permanently muffled and terrible sound quality. So disappointed in such a brand name having this level of sophistication failing to button up a main feature of the Gen 5 watches. The lack of bands for the Champagne color Garret G5 is also a let down. Yes you can get Gold tone but be warned the ACTUAL color of the Garret G5 is Champagne.
by 90'sCartoonGuy on 2020-05-19T17:00:00

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 2018
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes8 gigabytes
Display TypeLCDAMOLED
Case Size34 millimeters46 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Charging Interface(s)NoneWireless
Touch ScreenYesYes
Maximum Wrist Size8.7 inches
ColorBlack/BlackBlack with Black Stainless Steel Band
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet98 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyFitbit VersaFossil Gen 5
Product Depth10.1 inches0.47 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Voice ActivatedNoYes
Screen Size24 millimeters
Band MaterialElastomerStainless steel
Global PositioningNoneGPS
Replaceable BatteryYes
Product Height0.433 inches1.81 inches
Product NameVersa SmartwatchGen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel
Display ScreenYesYes
Band Width24 millimeters22 millimeters
Case ShapeSquareRound
BrandFitbitFossil
Bluetooth Version4.04.2
Product Weight0.08 ounces
Color DisplayYesYes
Backlit DisplayYesNo
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivityActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYesYes
Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Battery SizeNot Available
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year2 Years
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Usage Time96 hours36 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNoYes
SeriesVersaGarrett HR
Case MaterialAluminumStainless steel
Case Thickness0.433 inches0.47 inches
Case Width0.9478 inches1.81 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBandLink bracelet
Clasp TypeBuckleBuckle
NFC TechnologyNoYes
Color CategoryBlackBlack
Model NumberFB504GMBKFTW4038
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-inNoGoogle Assistant
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Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Clock DisplayYes
Mobile NotificationsYes
Central Processing UnitQualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
System Memory (RAM)1 gigabytes
Mobile Payment Service SupportedGoogle Pay
App CompatibleYes

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