The Fitbit Versa 4 is a lightweight, fitness-first smartwatch built for people who want reliable activity, heart-rate, and sleep tracking without the complexity or price of a flagship device. According to Fitbit’s official specifications, it pairs built-in GPS, 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, and a roughly six-day battery with a bright AMOLED display and a simple, approachable interface. Published expert reviews broadly agree it does the everyday-fitness basics well, while noting that it dropped a few features the Versa 3 had. If your goal is consistent daily tracking and gentle motivation rather than a mini-smartphone on your wrist, the Versa 4 is a sensible, no-fuss choice.
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- Built-in GPS, 24/7 heart rate, and ~6-day battery cover the everyday-fitness essentials
- Fitbit removed onboard music storage and third-party apps compared with the Versa 3
- Best for people who want simple, motivating health tracking rather than a mini-smartphone
What the Fitbit Versa 4 is (and isn’t)
The Versa 4 sits in Fitbit’s mid-range, below the more sensor-heavy Sense 2. Fitbit positions it as a health and fitness smartwatch: it tracks steps, distance, calories, heart rate, sleep, and more than 40 exercise modes, and it surfaces daily metrics like Active Zone Minutes to encourage movement. It is water resistant to 50 meters, so it’s suitable for swimming and showers.
What it is not is a do-everything wearable. Compared with the Versa 3, the Versa 4 removed onboard music storage, the Spotify controller, Google Assistant, and third-party app support. In practice that means the Versa 4 is best thought of as a really good fitness tracker with a watch-style screen and notifications, rather than a platform for apps.
Fitness and health tracking
The core of any Fitbit is its tracking, and the Versa 4 covers the essentials thoroughly. Built-in GPS lets you map outdoor runs, rides, and walks without carrying your phone, and the watch tracks pace and distance during workouts. For structured sessions, see our step-by-step guide on how to track a workout on a smartwatch.
Fitbit’s Active Zone Minutes system uses your personalized heart-rate zones to credit time spent in fat-burn, cardio, and peak intensity, which is a more meaningful goal than raw step counts for many people. The watch also estimates calories burned throughout the day. If you’re curious how reliable those figures are, our explainer on smartwatch calorie accuracy puts them in context: they’re useful for trends, not precise laboratory measurements.
On the health side, the Versa 4 offers SpO2 (blood oxygen) readings, skin temperature variation, and 24/7 heart rate. Note that these are wellness features, not medical diagnostics. Unlike the Fitbit Sense 2, the Versa 4 does not have an ECG app or a dedicated stress (cEDA) sensor. For background on some of these metrics, see what SpO2 measures and how accurate it is and what a smartwatch ECG actually measures.
Sleep tracking and readiness
Sleep is one of Fitbit’s long-standing strengths. The Versa 4 records sleep stages (light, deep, and REM) and generates a nightly Sleep Score, and Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score can suggest whether to push hard or take it easy. Both of these deeper insights live behind a Fitbit Premium subscription. Independent coverage generally rates Fitbit’s sleep tracking among the more useful in the category, though no wrist wearable matches a clinical sleep study. Our guide on smartwatch sleep-stage accuracy explains the limits.
Battery, display, and daily use
Fitbit rates the Versa 4 at more than six days of battery life, with fast charging that delivers a day of use from a short top-up. Real-world battery depends heavily on GPS use and always-on display settings; turning on the always-on display, for example, significantly shortens runtime. For ways to stretch it, see our battery-life tips and our broader battery-life comparison.
The 1.58-inch AMOLED screen is bright and crisp, and Fitbit added a physical side button back to the Versa 4, which reviewers welcomed after the touch-only Versa 3. You get smartphone notifications, and on Android you can send quick replies and take Bluetooth calls from the wrist; iPhone features are more limited. Amazon Alexa is built in for voice queries and controls.
How it compares to the Versa 3
- Physical side button returns
- Slimmer, lighter design
- No onboard music or Spotify control
- Onboard music storage and Spotify control
- Google Assistant support
- Touch-only navigation
The decision between the two often comes down to music and voice. If you want to store music or control Spotify from your wrist, the older Versa 3 actually offers more. If you prefer the refreshed design, the tactile button, and don’t care about onboard media, the Versa 4 is the more modern pick.
Who should buy it
The Versa 4 is a good match for beginners, casual exercisers, and anyone who wants dependable daily tracking with minimal setup. It’s also a comfortable everyday and sleep-tracking companion thanks to its light build and multi-day battery. It’s a weaker fit for people who want app ecosystems, offline music, ECG, or deep smartphone integration, especially iPhone users who may prefer an Apple Watch.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Fitbit Versa 4 have built-in GPS?
Yes. According to Fitbit’s specifications, the Versa 4 has built-in GPS, so it can track outdoor routes, pace, and distance without your phone nearby.
Can the Versa 4 store music or control Spotify?
No. Fitbit removed onboard music storage and the Spotify controller from the Versa 4. It can still control media playing on your paired phone, but it can’t store songs offline. The older Versa 3 supports more music features.
Does the Fitbit Versa 4 have ECG?
No. The Versa 4 does not include an ECG app. For on-wrist ECG and AFib screening within Fitbit’s lineup, you’d need the Sense 2. Learn more in our guide on whether a smartwatch can detect AFib.
Is the Fitbit Versa 4 waterproof?
It’s water resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM), which is suitable for swimming and showers but not high-pressure water activities. See our overview of water-resistance ratings for details.