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Fitbit Versa 3 vs Samsung Electronics SM-R500NZDAXAR

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Fitbit Versa 3Samsung Electronics SM-R500NZDAXAR
Title Fitbit Versa 3 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with GPS, 24/7 Heart Rate, Alexa Built-in, 6+ Days Battery, Black/Black, One Size (S & L Bands Included)Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (40mm, GPS, Bluetooth) Smart Watch with Fitness Tracking, and Sleep Analysis - Rose Gold  (US Version)
Model Fitbit
Versa 3
Samsung Electronics
SM-R500NZDAXAR

Basic Info

Suggested Price $229.95$159.99
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Release Apr 2019

Overview

DescriptionMeet Fitbit Versa 3--the smartwatch with everything you need to just go. Track your pace & distance--and leave your phone at home--with built-in GPS. You can also get call, text and app notifications, use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa Built-in and control Spotify, Deezer and Pandora when your phone is nearby.* Plus with Active Zone Minutes, 20+ exercise modes and 6+ day battery with 12-minute fast charging, you've got all the motivation you need to reach your health & fitness goals.***Notifications work when your phone is nearby. Voice assistant not available in all countries, see fitbit.com/voice. Subscriptions required for use of music services; not available in all countries.**Battery life varies with use and other factors; up to 12 hours with continuous GPS. 12-minute fast charging adds 24 hours of battery life.The lightweight yet durable Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch understands the way you work out. With auto workout tracking, you'll have the power to reach new goals, and a suite of apps helps you monitor your stress and sleep while you stay connected.
Top Features
  • Run, bike, hike and more phone-free—and see your real-time pace & distance—with built-in GPS. Then check out your workout intensity map in the Fitbit app
  • Active Zone Minutes uses your resting heart rate to gauge exercise effort and gives you a buzz when you step up the intensity so you can make the most of your workouts
  • Better track heart rate 24/7 with PurePulse 2.0, Fitbit’s enhanced heart rate technology
  • Use your voice with Amazon Alexa Built-in to check the weather, set reminders, control smart home appliances and more from your watch (Voice assistant availability and features may vary)
  • Free 90-day Fitbit Premium trial for new Premium users (Valid payment method required. Cancel before free trial ends to avoid subscription fees. New Premium users only. Content and features may vary by language and are subject to change)
  • Get 6+ days of battery on a full charge plus one day of battery in just 12 minutes with fast charging (Battery life varies with use and other factors; up to 12 hours with continuous GPS)
  • Track your time in light, deep and REM sleep, then receive your Sleep Score to better understand your sleep quality each night
  • Store and play music & podcasts on Deezer or Pandora, plus control Spotify—all from your wrist. Subscriptions required for use of music services; not available in all countries
  • Track your way to real results: Automatically detects up to 6 exercises, while tracking up to 39 more, right from your wrist
  • Resolve to rest better: Helps you analyze your sleep patterns and encourages you to wind down to keep you refreshed and at your best
  • Sends you real time alerts if ever detecting a high or low heart rate, so you can be more proactive about your heart health
  • Expand your Galaxy: Sync with your phone to stream your playlist, get notifications and more, right on your wrist
  • Thin; Light; Durable: A thin, lightweight and durable swim ready design comes in a variety of colors and interchangeable bands
  • Lasts for days: Go non stop with a long lasting battery that lasts for days on a single charge

Reviews

Walmart Rating3.9 (out of 239 reviews)
BestBuy Rating4.5 (out of 6038 reviews)
Latest Reviews No reviews yet.

samsung active watch
Rating: 5
Great watch my wife loves it. She is still figuring a few things out but over all she rely loves all the functions of it
by Freddie on 2020-04-30T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Keisha on 2020-08-07T17:00:00

Love this watch!
Rating: 5
I always wanted to upgrade to a real smartwatch from a basic fitness tracker I had gotten for free a while back. So, when I had the option to get one with my S20 Ultra pre-order, I jumped at the chance! I'm really happy with it. The size is great for me at 40mm. I went with the rose gold option as I really like rose gold jewelry. It not only looks great but works great. I have no issues with it connecting to my phone or using it. I really like all the watch face options as well as all the apps I can use. I love how I can get notified from the apps on my phone on my watch. I have A LOT of trouble sleeping and being able to track my sleep is a great thing. The fitness options are great too. I love how customizable it is. I'm still getting the hang of it but I'm very happy with it so far!
by LindsayDD on 2020-03-19T17:00:00


Rating: 4
I love how easy it was to set the watch up. its very customizable. I can get a lot of different watch faces and also add widgets. It synced effortlessly to my Note 9 and its light on my wrist. The only thing I dont like is not being able to make or receive calls on it.
by Tameli on 2019-03-29T17:00:00

Like it a lot
Rating: 4
i wish a smaller face size was available. 40mm is a little big for my liking but that is just my preference. the only negative is the battery life. it needs to be charged every day and a half to 2 days. devices i've had in the past have usually lasted twice as long on a charge.
by Brellas mom on 2020-08-02T17:00:00

Rear glass plate came off completely
Rating: 1
today i woke up and found that the rear glass plate of my galaxy watch active came off exposing the internals of the watch. i'm very careful with my devices, i never washed my hands with the watch on it. i'm extremely disappointed because the warranty has expired recently.
by reaver2006 on 2020-07-31T17:00:00

Terrible battery life
Rating: 1
After many tries at adjusting various features to reduce battery usage it was evident it came no where close to the advertised 80 hour battery life for even the basic functions. I even tried contacting Samsung for help on this issue which was pretty much useless. The reason I bought it was to replace my Fitbit, and mainly so I could listen to Spotify when running. It was between this watch and the new Fitbit equivalent but since I had a Samsung S9 I thought the they would be more compatible and it would be a seamless type of experience. Quite the opposite. The Bluetooth keeps cutting out and has to reconnect. If I keep the watch 1 or 2 feet from my ear pods it is OK, anything further it keeps dropping the connection. I bought because I thought they would be good fit with my Samsung phone. I am now turned off by everything that's Samsung. I am ditching their phone and TV's for better quality and customer service. Be warned people, their products and quality as well as their customer service has really taken a turn for the worst anymore, look somewhere else.
by Mark on 2020-08-15T17:00:00

Battery
Rating: 1
The battery absolutely sucks on the watch ,it also drains the battery on my phone , I closed out as many as as I could and didn't help, won't even make a full day on a single charge, most likely I'll be returning
by Jilly on 2020-01-11T16:00:00

Glossy coating on the band starts peeling!
Rating: 1
I bought this 1 month ago and the glossy coating on the original Samsung silicone band started peeling. I raised my concern to Samsung, and their response was its normal "wear and tear". It's extremely ugly to look at. Huge design flaw on the strap. Should not have the glossy coating on silicone, now it just looks bad.
by Penguin on 2019-12-18T16:00:00

Battery shortage
Rating: 1
i recently ordered the galaxy watch to help monitor my heart rate but was unable to do so because the battery would not even last four hours. i ordered the watch brand new and had the battery die on me several times with minimal usage time of the watch throughout the week that i had it. battery life was not good at all, quite horrible!
by Hyacinth on 2020-07-11T17:00:00

All Features

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SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Color DisplayYesYes
Customizable Watch FacesYesYes
Form FactorWristwatchWristwatch
Backlit DisplayYesNo
Metrics MeasuredPaceActivity vs. inactivity
Charging Interface(s)USBWireless
Touch ScreenYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsLimited 1 Year1 Year
Clock DisplayYesYes
Multi-Sport TrackingYesYes
ColorBlackRose Gold
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance164 feet164 feet
RechargeableYesYes
Model FamilyFitbit Versa 3Galaxy Watch Active
Wi-Fi CompatibilityWireless BWireless B
SeriesFitbit Versa 3Galaxy Watch
Mobile NotificationsYesYes
Silent AlarmYesNo
Alert TypeVibrationVibration
Case MaterialAluminumAluminum
Bluetooth EnabledYesYes
Mobile Payment Service SupportedFitbit PaySamsung Pay
Global PositioningGPSGPS
NFC TechnologyYesYes
Color CategoryBlackRose gold
Model NumberFB511BKBKSM-R500NZDAXAR
Operating System CompatibilityAndroidAndroid
Water ResistantYesYes
Internal CarrierNot Applicable
Product NameVersa 3 Health & Fitness SmartwatchGalaxy Watch Active Smartwatch 40mm Aluminum
Display ScreenYesYes
Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborLimited 1 Year1 Year
BrandFitbitSamsung
Vibration AlertYesYes
Band ColorBlackRose Gold
Product TypeSmartwatchSmartwatch
Voice Assistant Built-inAmazon AlexaOther
Screen Resolution360 x 360
Display Size1.1\" / 27.9 mm
IP RatingIP68
Estimated Battery Life45 Hours
Watch Crystal MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass 3
CPU1.15 GHz Samsung Exynos 9110 Dual-Core
Band MaterialFluoroelastomer
Storage4 GB
TouchscreenYes
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Water Resistance Depth164.04' / 50 m
OS CompatibilityAndroid 5.0 or LateriOS 9.0 or Later
Rechargeable Battery Capacity230 mAh
Band Circumference0.8\" / 20 mm
Audio Formats3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP3, OGA, OGG, WAV, WMA
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)3.95 x 3.4 x 2.2\"
Splash ProofYes
RAM768 MB
Operating SystemTizen
releaseApr 2019
Ingress Protection (IP) RatingIP68
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Internal Memory Capacity4 gigabytes
Dust ResistantYes
Shock ResistantYes
Product Depth0.41 inches
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass
Voice ActivatedYes
Screen Size40 millimeters
Processor Speed1.15 gigahertz
Replaceable BatteryNo
Band Width20 millimeters
Case ShapeRound
Bluetooth Version4.2
Product Weight0.88 ounces
Number of Sensors4
Integrated CameraNo
Battery Capacity230 milliampere hours
Music PlayerYes
Charging Time120 minutes
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Usage Time45 hours
Built-In MicrophoneYes
Case Thickness0.41 inches
Case Width1.56 inches
System Memory (RAM)0.75 gigabytes
Data Plan RequiredNo
Band TypeFluoroelastomer band
Clasp TypeBuckle
Maximum Height of Shock Resistance4.9 feet
Additional Accessories IncludedAdditional straps; wireless charging pad
Adjustable BrightnessNo

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