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 One battery charge lasts six full days, and a full day's charge takes only 12 minutes.352 x 430 pixels (41mm) 396 x 484 pixels (45mm)

The smartwatch comes with a variety of clock face options. The watch also has Amazon Alexa built-in for news updates, bedtime reminders and alarms, and it can control smart home devices, too. It still has all the great features the first-gen Sense offered, like built-in GPS for hikes, biking and driving. You can also see your nightly blood oxygen levels at a glance. Besides keeping a close eye on atrial fibrillation (heart rate irregularities), this Fitbit includes a cEDA sensor that detects electrodermal activity, which often correlates to your body's response to stress. This is the second generation of Fitbit's health-focused smartwatch, and the updated interface return of the physical navigation button make this wearable particularly appealing - especially at this price.

With tools to monitor heart health, stress management and even skin temperature, this is a bit like having a medical assistant around your wrist at all times.

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