The Fitbit Versa 4 has remained one of the most popular budget-to-mid-range fitness smartwatches since its September 2022 launch, and after six weeks of daily wear across workouts, sleep tracking, and regular use, it's clear why it continues to sell well even years later. Now sold through the Google Store following Fitbit's full migration into the Google ecosystem, the Versa 4 occupies a sweet spot: more capable than a basic fitness band, but far less expensive than a Garmin or Apple Watch.
The display is a genuine highlight at this price — a 1.58-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 336×336 resolution that's bright, sharp, and easy to read even in direct sunlight, with an optional always-on mode. The squircle design carries over from the Versa 3, but Fitbit swapped the old capacitive button for a physical side button, which felt like a small but appreciated improvement during workouts with sweaty hands.
On the fitness tracking side, the Versa 4 covers the essentials well: Daily Readiness Score, Active Zone Minutes, Cardio Fitness Score (VO2 Max), and 40+ exercise modes with real-time stats. Built-in GPS meant we could leave the phone at home for runs and still get accurate pace and distance data. That said, our testers noticed heart rate readings occasionally lagged or drifted during high-intensity intervals, which is a known limitation of the optical sensor compared to chest-strap accuracy.
The smart features impressed for the price point — on-wrist Bluetooth calling, Amazon Alexa built-in, Google Maps turn-by-turn directions, and Google Wallet for tap-to-pay all worked reliably during testing, none of which is common at this price tier. Battery life held up to the claimed 6+ days with normal use, dropping to roughly 2–3 days with the always-on display enabled, and the 12-minute fast charge for a full day's power was a genuine convenience during busy mornings.
On sleep and recovery, the Versa 4 delivered detailed sleep stage tracking, a nightly Sleep Score, and a Smart Wake alarm that gently nudged us awake during lighter sleep — features that felt genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.
The honest caveat at $199.95: the Versa 4 lacks an ECG sensor — that's reserved for the pricier Sense 2 and Charge 6 — and it no longer supports third-party apps or Google Assistant, a regression from the older Versa 3. A small number of testers also found the optical heart rate sensor less accurate than Garmin or Apple Watch alternatives during demanding workouts. That said, for the combination of a genuinely excellent AMOLED display, built-in GPS, strong battery life, and smart features at a budget-friendly price, the Versa 4 remains one of the best value fitness smartwatches available. We awarded it Best Value Fitness Smartwatch in the 2026 Best Fitness Tech Awards. Browse our full electronics reviews or wearables category.
