Fitbit Sense 2 review: Why purchasing it no longer makes sense
We loved the original Fitbit Sense back in 2020, which arrived mid-pandemic with a focus on wellness tracking that truly resonated with us. Since then, things have changed. The company has taken a new approach to.
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Stress tracking headlines—but there are fewer reasons to pay more
The Fitbit Sense is an excellent health watch and an OK smartwatch. However, its place within the Fitbit lineup makes less sense this time, with so many of its features being ubiquitous across the range. The stress management functions make the Sense 2 unique, but we’re not sold on their effectiveness. The Fitbit Air seems the better Fitbit smartwatch to choose this time around.
We loved the original Fitbit Sense back in 2020, which arrived mid-pandemic with a focus on wellness tracking that truly resonated with us.
Since then, things have changed. The company has taken a new approach to continuous AFib detection, which is now available on quite a few Fitbit models.
It’s the same for the Health Metrics dashboard, which arrived with the original Sense smartwatch, but even the budget Fitbit Inspire 3 boasts a full range of tracking, including skin temperature monitoring.
This has diluted the Fitbit Sense 2, and leaves question marks about its $199.95 price tag, especially against newer releases.
Read on for our in-depth testing and conclusions. And make sure you read our guide to the best Fitbit for your needs .
The Sense 2 shares its design language with the Fitbit Versa: a lighter case design, a physical button, and a bright AMOLED display. So, what are the main differences?