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Fitbit FB504GMBK vs Fossil (Model: FTW4016)

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Fitbit FB504GMBKFossil (Model: FTW4016)
Title Fitbit Versa Smart Watch, Black/Black Aluminium, One Size (S & L Bands Included)Fossil Men's Gen 4 Explorist HR Heart Rate Stainless Steel and Leather Touchscreen Smartwatch, Color: Brown (Model: FTW4016)
Model Fitbit
FB504GMBK
Fossil
(Model: FTW4016)

Basic Info

Suggested Price $173.97$289.00
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Release Mar 2018Feb 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.
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
  • Heart Rate & Activity Tracking using Google Fit; Built-in GPS for distance tracking; Swimproof design 3ATM; Google Assistant built in - it’s your own personal Google, always ready to help; Speed through checkout with your watch using Google Pay
  • This is one smart watch - receive smartphone notifications and app alerts, manage your calendar, control your music, download third party apps (your favorite ride-sharing or music apps), and customize your watch face; touchscreen functionality, built-in fitness tracker, microphone, music storage & controls, custom goal & alarm settings, calendar alerts, multiple time zones, weather, LED flashlight, wireless syncing
  • Estimated 24 hour battery life, based on usage plus 2 additional days in low-power mode; magnetic USB rapid charger included; charge up to 80% in under an hour
  • Classic Design. Modern Tech. This 45mm Explorist HR (Heart Rate) touchscreen smartwatch lets you track your heart rate, receive notifications, customize your dial and more; Case size: 45mm; Band size: 22mm; interchangeable with all Fossil 22mm bands; easily change your watch band with quick release pins; imported
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition), iOS 10.0+

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.9 (out of 417 reviews)3.7 (out of 274 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 5537 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

I would buy this product again n again
Rating: 5
I love my new purchase n does almost all the same as an iwatch except the data charge I incurred every month for past 2 years. Highly recommend product. Easy to use.
by Ang on 2020-05-11T17:00:00

The first android smartwatch worth buying
Rating: 5
For me a smartwatch first has to be a watch I want to wear. I think all the android smartwatches until now have been too bulky for my taste. This smartwatch looks great on the arm, it also functions great too. Android wear is pretty well sorted out and the controls on this hardware are adequate. The battery life is not as good as other offerings but if you charge every night, and don't use the tilt to turn display, it's a non issue. I am excited to see the 5th gen, if all they did was give the battery life a serious boost and add a rotating bezel, I would be first in line.
by Frizzle Fry Frank on 2018-12-04T16:00:00

One of the best for wear 2.0
Rating: 5
This is a great watch and I have absolutely enjoyed wearing it. There are many pros and over the course of using it I have only one con. Pros: Improved battery- I keep wrist gestures on and brightness all the way up and the watch will last all day with about 15 percent left. Beautiful screen--vivid and sharp/picture backgrounds look great Messaging- replying is a breeze and looks more discrete than pulling out your phone. *customizable dials*- by far the best feature. I can choose what information is displaying on my watch at any moment. Con- No external speaker- the only bad thing is you can not complete calls with only the watch. The watch has a mic but no speaker and so if you make a call your phone will do the work but if you have headphones it can still make things easier when your busy.
by Taylor the gadget guy on 2018-12-11T16:00:00

Very nice smartwatch
Rating: 5
Very good, lightweighted. Fast charge but battery use up quite fast also. Excellent watch. I like the watch faces and NFC payment.
by Wingo on 2018-08-20T17:00:00

I would definitely buy this again
Rating: 5
So far it's been amazing and really easy to learn how to use, wish the battery lasted a bit longer, my days are pretty long here lately.
by Missi on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I LOVE this Smartwatch!!!!
Rating: 5
This Gen 4 Smartwatch Explorist HR Tan Leather watch is FANTASTIC! Easy to use, long battery life, and looks GREAT!!!! Love it!!!
by Teleng10 on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch!
Rating: 5
I use mine pretty much all day and use it a fair amount. I really don't see why people complain about the battery life. The watch looks really fashionable and works great.
by Micah on 2018-12-05T16:00:00

GEN 4 SMARTWATCH EXPLORIST HR BLUE / TAN LEATHER
Rating: 4
First time Fossil watch buyer of any kind. Overall aesthetics is great. Love the color combo. It took awhile to get delivered due to the COVID19 pandemic. I'm able to use my watch for a full 8 hrs. and some. I turned off the "Tilt to Wake" & "Always ON Screen" I either tap the screen or press the crown to wake up the watch. Not a big deal. Works for me and maybe not for others. Some people like to have the screen always on and it will definitely drain the battery. Pairing was easy and Setup was a breeze. So far so good. I've had it for 1 full week with no major hiccups. For the price I got it for, I can't complain too much.. I consider my purchase a good buy and we'll see how long this watch will last.
by EJ06 on 2020-05-14T17:00:00

Good purchase based on price
Rating: 4
Wanted a smart watch for some time. Had to restore the original settings twice but think it's working great now. Purchased a watchface application that has made me almost fall in love with the watch. Had the watch band been made for woman's wrist, I would have given the watch rating of 5. Will need to buy a different band because it's not small enough for my wrist. Like the charger a lot!
by Jeweliann on 2020-04-29T17:00:00

I love the watch but battery life is not good
Rating: 4
I use mine for everyday useso I get better battery life. My wife uses hers for working out, kickboxing cardio. By the time the hour is over she only has 37% left. Not enough to make it to the end of the day. I'm thinking about returning hers but she really likes how the fuction work.
by Surfndive2 on 2020-05-06T17:00:00

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 2018Feb 2019
SensorsAccelerometer
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Display TypeLCD
Case Size34 millimeters
Customizable Watch FacesYes
Shock ResistantNo
Form FactorWristwatch
Charging Interface(s)None
Touch ScreenYes
Maximum Wrist Size8.7 inches
ColorBlack/Black
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet
RechargeableYes
Model FamilyFitbit Versa
Product Depth10.1 inches
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless B
Case Back MaterialAluminum
Minimum Wrist Size5.5 inches
Alert TypeVibration
Adjustable Band LengthYes
Voice ActivatedNo
Screen Size24 millimeters
Band MaterialElastomer
Global PositioningNone
Replaceable BatteryYes
Product Height0.433 inches
Product NameVersa Smartwatch
Display ScreenYes
Band Width24 millimeters
Case ShapeSquare
BrandFitbit
Bluetooth Version4.0
Product Weight0.08 ounces
Color DisplayYes
Backlit DisplayYes
Metrics MeasuredActivity vs. inactivity
Music PlayerYes
Battery TypeLithium-polymer
Battery SizeNot Available
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
Multi-Sport TrackingYes
Usage Time96 hours
Built-In MicrophoneNo
SeriesVersa
Case MaterialAluminum
Case Thickness0.433 inches
Case Width0.9478 inches
Bluetooth EnabledYes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeBand
Clasp TypeBuckle
NFC TechnologyNo
Color CategoryBlack
Model NumberFB504GMBK
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid
Water ResistantYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Additional Accessories IncludedCharging cable; 2 Classic wristbands (S+L)
Adjustable BrightnessYes
Operating SystemOther
Vibration AlertYes
Band ColorBlack
Product TypeSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inNo
Features45mm case 22mm interchangeable strap
Assembled Product Weight10 oz

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