Smartwatches · owner-verdict comparison

Versa 4 vs Vivoactive 5: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Vivoactive 5: 55% of 56 owners recommend it, vs 13% of 23 for the Versa 4.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Versa 4

13%of 23 owners recommend

13% recommend · 4% neutral · 83% don't

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Vivoactive 5

55%of 56 owners recommend

55% recommend · 27% neutral · 18% don't

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What Versa 4 owners say

“Fitbit gets a least 3-4 days before having to charge it”
— @Wayneyboi7 on YouTube

“I just bought the 4 when it was on sale at Costco. At the price of $129 it was worth it.”
— @cozygrovegaming on YouTube

“what about the horrible lag while scrolling?”
— @LLawliet182 on YouTube

What Vivoactive 5 owners say

“I'm very happy with my vivoactive 4 and will likely ask for the vivoactive 5 for Christmas.”
— @tinwhiskerSC on YouTube

“This watch seems like amazing value and a great choice for the more casually gym-go'er/runner/moderately active person”
— @martinjrgensen8377 on YouTube

“So disappointed they removed Stairs. I feel like I need to stick with the Vivoactive 4 for this reason.”
— @dianacrabtree6546 on YouTube