This is because the Sense 2 doesn't offer third-party app support, meaning you won't be able to download something like Spotify. On the Apple Watch, you have easy access to your calendar, podcasts, and other fitness-tracking tools like All Trails or MapMyRun on the Sense 2, you don't have access to any of these. For example, you can see your text messages on the watch but if you use an iPhone, you can't respond. The Fitbit Sense 2 was clearly built with health and wellness in mind but beyond that, its smartwatch capabilities are limited.

Flicking up shows notifications, and flicking down takes you to basic settings.Īpple Watch Series 8 vs. A press of the side button takes you to the Sense 2's apps menu while swiping left and right toggles your daily stat screens. While the original Fitbit Sense had a small touch-sensitive haptic button on the left-hand side of the watch, Fitbit added a physical button to the Fitbit Sense 2, which is easier to operate, especially during workouts. You can turn the crown dial to zoom, scroll through the apps, or gradually wake the screen with low brightness. The Series 8 has a side button, along with a digital crown button that you can press and rotate for various features.

Depending on your preference, the Sense 2's smaller size could make it more appealing than the Series 8, which some may find big and bulky.īoth watches feature physical buttons and responsive touchscreen controls. While aluminum is touted for being lightweight, stainless steel is a stronger, more durable material. In terms of sizing, the Fitbit Sense 2 has a 40.5mm aluminum case with a 1.58-inch display, while the Series 8 is available in either a 41 or 45mm case and comes in either aluminum or stainless steel. The Apple Watch is rated as IPX6 dust-resistant and water-resistant up to 50 meters the Fitbit Sense 2 does not have an official dust rating but is also water-resistant up to 50 meters. When it comes to general design, the Apple Watch 8 and Fitbit Sense 2 have a similar square design with rounded edges. Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Gold, Product RedĪpple Watch Series 8 vs. Temperature sensing, ECG, blood oxygen, heart rate, built-in GPS

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