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Its successor, the Sense 2? Eh, not so much. It’s hyperbole to say the Sense 2 is a complete downgrade, but I don’t think you can truly call it a smartwatch, either. This, my friends, is what I’d call a premium fitness tracker — and if you view it from that lens, it’s a good one. But is it really $300 worth of fitness tracker, especially since the Pixel Watch is only $50 more, has nearly all the same health features, and is much smarter?\n\n---\nFitbit Sense 2\nScore: 6\n\nPros:\n* Superior stress tracking \n* Redesigned UI is great\n* Physical button!\n* More comfortable, streamlined design\n\nCons:\n* No Google Assistant or third-party apps\n* Always-on display quickly drains battery\n* Google Wallet, Maps unavailable at launch\n* GPS accuracy is iffy\n---\n\nHOW WE RATE AND REVIEW PRODUCTS\n\nFalling behind in smarts\n\nBefore I get into why the Sense 2 isn’t a smartwatch, we need to set the stage. In 2020, the Sense was plenty smart. It had a novel stress-tracking electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors, temperature sensor, contactless payments, and the choice between Alexa and Google Assistant. It was a viable alternative to the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 — even if it didn’t have cellular connectivity and its third-party app ecosystem was meh.\n\nA lot can happen in two years. Since then, the Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5 have caught up to the majority of the Sense 2’s health features while widening the gap in terms of smarts. There’s also now the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro to contend with. The Sense 2’s main advantage is weeklong battery life, but that all but disappears if you enable the always-on display. In my testing, enabling the AOD meant three days on a single charge at most.\n\n[Image: If you want weeklong battery life, you’re going to have to disable the always-on display. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IrTolnL2HxnsrXNn_EttZgHw6Ek=/0x0:4032x3024/4032x3024/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg]\n\nAnd then there’s the Pixel Watch. It’s clear that Google, Fitbit’s parent company, sees that as the future of its wearable lineup. The Pixel Watch uses Fitbit’s platform for its health and fitness features; Fitbit CEO James Park even introduced the Pixel Watch at the Made by Google event. And it has all the features you’d expect from a smartwatch, including a voice assistant, emergency calling, and smart home control. If you read between the lines, it all feels like a death knell for the Fitbit as a smartwatch.\n\nFitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told The Verge that the Sense 2 was designed to “prioritize the most important features our users care about and use the most, including heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and stress management.” It makes sense that Google would take steps to differentiate the Sense 2 from the Pixel Watch. There’s no reason for one company to have two competing smartwatch platforms, and it makes sense for Fitbit to to narrow its focus to fitness. But it feels like Google nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much.\n\nFor example, you can’t use Google Assistant on the Sense 2. This is weird. On the original Sense and the Versa 3, you can pick between Alexa or Google Assistant. Now, your only option is Alexa. Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told me, “At this time there are no plans to deploy Google Assistant on Sense 2 or Versa 4. We look forward to bringing this feature to future devices.”\n\nRegardless of whether you like digital assistants, their presence on smartwatches is a given these days. Sure, there’s Alexa — but that’s a whole other smart home ecosystem. Why wouldn’t you put Google Assistant on a Google smartwatch? The whole theme of the Made by Google event was that all these devices work together! If not, what’s the point exactly? I’m truly lost at the thought process here.\n\nPreviously available third-party apps like Starbucks and Spotify don’t seem to be an option anymore. At least, they weren’t listed as compatible with the Sense 2 when I tried to download them from the Fitbit App Gallery. Fitbit’s third-party ecosystem was already paltry, so this is yet another baffling decision.\n\n\"Google may have nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much\"\n\nThe addition of Google Maps and Google Wallet takes some of the sting out. Except, I can’t tell you how well either app works because they’re not available yet. It’s not unheard of for companies to launch features after a product hits shelves. But when you combine this with Google taking away previous third-party apps, it sure is a head-scratcher. \n\nThe Sense 2 has a combination Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radio, as did the Sense, but the Wi-Fi is deactivated, per Fitbit’s official spec sheet. Moll told The Verge, “Historically, Wi-Fi was used for updating firmware and music storage. Sense 2 and Versa 4 now use Bluetooth to update firmware, and do not have music storage capabilities.” Add offline music — which the Sense supported for Deezer and Pandora — to the casualty list.\n\n[Image: The UI is very similar to what you’ll find on the Pixel Watch. But Google Assistant is missing this time. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PWFx05pTghm7aFpC17_oTQy7fj4=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089896/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0007.jpg]\n\nAll this is odd. The Sense 2’s redesigned UI certainly makes you feel like it’s meant to be a smartwatch. The refreshed design is spiffier than previous versions of Fitbit OS. It looks exactly the same as Wear OS on the Pixel Watch. For example, swiping left and right will let you view widgets. Pressing the button brings up an app list. Swiping up brings up notifications, and swiping down gets you to the quick menu. It’s a great improvement, performance doesn’t lag, and everything looks much nicer as well.\n\nDespite its UI, the Sense 2 isn’t really a smartwatch by 2022 standards. It’s a fitness tracker masquerading as one. \n\nA refined yet comfy redesign\n\nThe Sense 2’s software feels like it’s been deliberately limited — or focused, if you prefer — but the physical hardware has been improved all around. You can tell Fitbit’s put a lot of effort into streamlining the design so that it’s more comfortable for everyday wear. \n\nThe Sense 2 is lighter than its predecessor, though you may not notice the change in weight. I didn’t when I compared them one after another. I did, however, notice the Sense 2 is much thinner. The Sense had this tapered, trapezoidal shape on the side where the sensor bump dug into your skin. It was a means of masking the thickness when actually on your wrist. The Sense 2 doesn’t need to do that. And as far as numbers go, the Sense 2 is 11.2mm thick, while the Sense is 12.4mm. The difference in thickness is roughly that of a penny.\n\n[Table: Sense 2 vs. Sense]\n\nIt was refreshing to wear such a lightweight device after testing the Apple Watch Ultra. It didn’t catch on any sleeves or jacket cuffs, even when I was wearing several layers while hiking. It was also comfy for sleep tracking and all-day wear. I hardly noticed it while running or working out, which is a nice change of pace from the chonkers I’ve been testing as of late. \n\nThe new design also means completely different sensor arrays — both on the bottom of the watch and in the display. Where the Sense had a metal top ring for EKG and EDA readings, the Sense 2 builds that capability directly into the display’s bezels. The result is it looks even more like the Apple Watch. And while I wish those bezels were thinner, I’m glad Fitbit is making use of the “wasted” space. \n\n[Image: The Sense 2 (top) is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and it has a physical button where the Sense had an awful inductive groove. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GAdwByM1CorKviCEo-7Gw5vpKrE=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg]\n\nBut the best change is that Fitbit replaced the Sense’s infuriating inductive groove with an actual physical button. That groove was a confounding design choice. Not only was it prone to accidental presses, but the haptics also weren’t strong enough if you were trying to use the long-press shortcut. I often sat there pressing, confused why my shortcut wasn’t launching. I eventually got the hang of it, but peruse any Fitbit forum or subreddit, and you’ll find plenty of frustrated users. \n\nI had none of these issues with the physical button. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to press something and know it’s registered. The button, while raised, doesn’t protrude too far. I haven’t experienced any accidental presses so far — even while wearing multiple layers and a winter coat.\n\nA thoughtful tool for stress management\n\nFitbit clearly put a lot of effort into stress tracking. With the Sense 2, Fitbit’s made some meaningful improvements to the lineup’s most unique feature.\n\nQuick refresher: The Sense watches measure stress via an EDA sensor. EDA sensors detect minuscule changes in your skin’s sweat levels. That, along with other metrics like heart rate variation, can be used as an indicator of stress. Or, as Fitbit dubs it, “body responses.” Previously, the EDA features worked more like spot-checks that users had to initiate. The Sense 2 upgrades the original’s EDA sensor to a cEDA sensor. The “c” stands for continuous, meaning you can now get automatic alerts in real time. \n\n[Image: The EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/57SAYoOqaOorCCgvERuoa255DpI=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg]\n\nBasically, if the Sense 2 detects a body response, you’ll get a nudge to log your mood. You’ll also see prompts to take a few stress-relieving actions like a guided meditation, a two-minute EDA scan, or going on a short walk. \n\nIt works! Mostly. In my experience, the alerts lagged a bit and often came at inopportune times. For example, I had a bit of a car rental snafu when I visited Iceland last week. It was 4:30AM ET at Keflavik International Airport, I hadn’t slept on the flight, my phone was malfunctioning, and the car rental agency was so new none of its information was on Google yet. It worked out, but I was one misfortune away from hyperventilating into a paper bag. You’d think the Sense 2 would’ve been buzzing incessantly on my wrist. Instead, it only notified me about 30 minutes after everything was sorted. When prompted to log my mood, I hit the “Frustrated” emoticon.\n\nBy that time, I wasn’t able to do a guided meditation session, go on a walk, or sit still enough for a two-minute EDA reading to alleviate my stress. I was in a car, giving my husband directions to our next destination. Another time, I got a body response alert while trekking up Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the freezing rain and wind. I logged my mood as “excited,” but I wasn’t interested in anything but being present in the moment. It became a recurring theme. Whenever I had powerful body responses, I was too preoccupied to do more than note how I was feeling. And that’s if I even noticed the alerts, to begin with.\n\n[Image: The sensor arrays are different as well. The Sense 2 (right) has a “continuous” EDA sensor to detect body responses. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IkP3SknrFMtxEVr1F2K5caVU2lw=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089892/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0003.jpg]\n\nThe execution might be a little clunky, but Fitbit’s stress management feature is still the best I’ve ever tested. I didn’t always respond to alerts as intended, but overall, it is good to take a step back and acknowledge how you feel in a high-stress moment. I appreciated that Fitbit acknowledges that bodily stress can be positive or negative and that it may not always align with your mood. \n\nThe stress data is also presented thoughtfully. For instance, you get both a Stress Management score and a weekly summary. The former looks at your body responses, exertion level, and sleep patterns to give you an idea of how your cumulative stress may impact you on a given day. The weekly summary visualizes how many body responses you got each day in the previous week, as well as your most common moods. \n\nStress management can be challenging, especially if you’re someone who tends to ignore bodily signals until burnout kicks in. (It me.) The mix of quantified data and logging is a helpful visualization tool, and I appreciated it wasn’t linked to athletic performance. \n\n[Image: The physical button is a smart addition. You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cJV-gpVDvSwOTOJS81MtHaCrE0E=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089890/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0001.jpg]\n\nSleep tracking\n\nFitbit’s always had some of the best overall sleep tracking features. It’s recently added profiles, which categorize you as a type of animal based on your sleep patterns and give you sleep hygiene insights based on those patterns. (It’s similar to what Samsung does with its Galaxy Watches.) You get a new profile on the 1st of every month. I’d love to tell you how it works, but there’s a catch. You’ve got to wear it for 14 nights out of the month in order to get a sleep profile for the next month, and it only offers profiles on the first of the calendar month. In September, thanks to my review queue, I only got 12, which meant I didn’t get a profile for October and won’t get one until November 1st, six weeks after I started using the Sense 2. \n\nI recognize that I’m an edge case. This reviewer life has me constantly rotating between devices, and I’ve only got two wrists. Customers sticking to one Fitbit will have less of an issue, but there’s no good reason to tie sleep profiles to the first of the calendar month rather than updating them on a rolling basis.\n\nThe price is not right\n\nI’ll be blunt. If you want a durable tracker that can withstand extreme elements or one with hyper-accurate GPS data, this ain’t it. The Sense 2 has built-in GPS, but if you really care about accurate route maps, you’re better off with a Garmin or another fitness watch with multiband GPS. Case in point, you only have to look at these screenshots of a recent hike to see that Fitbit’s GPS isn’t the greatest. The same goes if you’re looking for in-depth training plans and more raw data. \n\n[Image: The Fitbit Sense 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZEI2rFmBc3BCzQP8udYpeVq-aWo=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089898/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0009.PNG]\n[Image: Apple Watch Ultra https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/txZUFyeeDB5Ydq6glVcaaquxMoA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089899/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0010.PNG]\n[Image: Garmin Epix 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Q9NOCjdOgzhfF-jkTlWDle0kpkA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089900/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0011.PNG]\n\nThen again, Fitbit’s always been a platform for general users. Its greatest strength is that it has always presented raw data in a digestible format. That’s what makes the Sense 2 — and other Fitbit devices — great for building healthier habits in a gentle, holistic way. It’s got great recovery tools in its Sleep Score, Daily Readiness Score, and, now, stress management features, as well as simple but convenient tools for logging calories, weight, and water intake. Its Active Zone Minutes metric is excellent for helping beginners visualize whether they’re getting an adequate amount of exercise per week.\n\nSo the Sense 2 is a good overall health tracker but a not-so-great smartwatch. Compared to dirt-cheap fitness bands, you’re getting a prettier design and a unique take on stress tracking. I’m just not sure why anyone would pay $299.95 for a fancier fitness tracker with fewer overall features when you can get an entry-level smartwatch for less. I can understand wanting a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch, but in that instance, there are also more affordable options. \n\n[Image: RIP future Fitbit smartwatches. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k8Ft_rD8hVCzKXprZBfSqe4fG4U=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089891/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0002.jpg]\n\nFor iPhone users, the Apple Watch SE costs $249. For Android users, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is $279.99. I mean, come on, the Google Pixel Watch costs only $50 more than the Sense 2 at $349. \n\nFitbit’s other trackers muddy the water even more. The $229.95 Versa 4 has the vast majority of the Sense 2’s features, and even the $179.95 Charge 5 has an EKG sensor. If you just want a basic tracker, the Inspire 3 is out here for $99.95. Unless you find the Sense 2 on sale for under $200 or really want stress tracking, this isn’t a good deal.\n\nSomebody at Fitbit (or Google) didn’t do the math right. It would’ve been a smarter move to retire the Versa line and let the Sense 2 take the place of the Versa 4, especially if you were going to nerf the smarter features on both devices. But that’s not what happened, and even if it had, it’d just be delaying the inevitable. The Sense 2 is a casualty of Google’s ambitions for the Pixel Watch. And it’s possible that we’re only a Pixel Band away from all Fitbit trackers sharing a similar fate.\n\nPhotography by Victoria Song / The Verge\n\n---\nAgree to Continue: Fitbit Sense 2\n\nEvery smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.\n\nTo use the Fitbit Sense 2, you have to pair it to your iOS or Android smartphone. That means agreeing to your phone’s terms and services, as well as its privacy policy.\n\nThere are two mandatory Fitbit agreements: \n\n* Fitbit’s Privacy Policy\n* Fitbit’s Terms of Service\n\nThere are also several optional agreements, like connecting via Bluetooth to your phone, contacts, photos, camera, Face ID, Media, notifications, cellular data, and background app refresh. If you choose to enable Alexa, you’ll have to agree to Amazon’s terms for that as well. Integrating with any other third-party services will also require you to agree to that app’s terms and privacy policies.\n\nKeep in mind that Fitbit will require you to log in with a Google account by 2025, which means agreeing to those policies as well.\n\nFinal tally: Two mandatory agreements and several optional agreements\n---\n"}</script><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"http://schema.org/","@type":"Product","name":"Fitbit Sense 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class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The Sense 2’s main benefits over the Pixel Watch are longer battery and iPhone compatibility... but not much else.</em></figcaption></div></figure></div><div class="hidden md:block"><figure class="duet--article--lede-image w-full"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.63636363636364%"></span><img alt="The Sense 2 draped over an iPhone 14 Pro Max" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1180px) 700px, 1100px" 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1200w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/1440x960/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089895/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0006.jpg 1440w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/1920x1280/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089895/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0006.jpg 1920w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2048x1365/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089895/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0006.jpg 2048w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089895/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0006.jpg 2400w" src="https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089895/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0006.jpg" decoding="async" data-nimg="responsive" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/></span><div class="duet--media--caption pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-130 tracking-1"><figcaption class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The Sense 2’s main benefits over the Pixel Watch are longer battery and iPhone compatibility... but not much else.</em></figcaption></div></figure></div></div></div><div class="relative mt-28 md:mx-auto md:flex md:max-w-container-md lg:mt-36 lg:max-w-none"><div class="duet--article--article-body-component-container sm:ml-auto md:ml-100 md:max-w-article-body lg:mx-100"><div id="content" class="clearfix"><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-20 font-fkroman text-22 leading-150 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white first-letter:float-left first-letter:mr-18 first-letter:font-polysans-mono first-letter:text-[117px] first-letter:font-medium first-letter:leading-[.72] dark:first-letter:text-franklin">When I reviewed the Fitbit Sense two years ago, it was <a href="https://gizmodo.com/the-fitbit-sense-is-one-hell-of-an-ambitious-smartwatch-1845097433">an ambitious smartwatch</a>. Its successor, the Sense 2? Eh, not so much. It’s hyperbole to say the Sense 2 is a complete downgrade, but I don’t think you can truly call it a smartwatch, either. This, my friends, is what I’d call a premium fitness tracker — and if you view it from that lens, it’s a good one. But is it really $300 worth of fitness tracker, especially since the <a href="/23387436/pixel-watch-hands-on-features-price-specs-photos">Pixel Watch</a> is only $50 more, has nearly all the same health features, and is <em>much</em> smarter?</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block"><aside class="duet--article--scorecard mb-16 mt-40 w-full rounded-sm border border-franklin p-16"><div class="relative"><div class="relative aspect-square w-full md:hidden"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" 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font-bold leading-140">6</span><span class="font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-120">Verge Score</span></div></div><div class="flex justify-between"><h2 class="my-16 grow pr-8 font-polysans text-20 font-medium leading-110">Google Fitbit Sense 2</h2><div class="my-12 flex basis-1/4 items-center justify-end border-l border-franklin pl-8 text-right font-polysans-mono text-18 font-light">$299.95</div></div><div class="md:mb-12 md:flex md:border-t md:border-franklin md:pt-16"><div class="border-t border-franklin pt-16 md:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-8 [&>ul>li]:mb-6 [&>ul>li]:leading-140 [&>ul]:my-0 [&>ul]:mb-16 [&>ul]:py-0 md:[&>ul]:mb-0 [&_*]:font-polysans-mono [&_*]:text-14 [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&_a]:shadow-underline-black [&_li]:marker:text-franklin [&_p]:font-light [&_strong]:font-medium [&_ul]:font-light md:w-1/2 md:border-t-0 md:first:border-r md:first:pr-16 md:last:pl-16"><h3 class="mb-8 font-polysans-mono font-medium uppercase leading-140 tracking-12">The Good</h3><ul 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[&>ul]:py-0 md:[&>ul]:mb-0 [&_*]:font-polysans-mono [&_*]:text-14 [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&_a]:shadow-underline-black [&_li]:marker:text-franklin [&_p]:font-light [&_strong]:font-medium [&_ul]:font-light md:w-1/2 md:border-t-0 md:first:border-r md:first:pr-16 md:last:pl-16"><h3 class="mb-8 font-polysans-mono font-medium uppercase leading-140 tracking-12">The Bad</h3><ul class="duet--article--unordered-list my-20 list-disc pl-18 marker:text-blurple/100 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white"><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">No Google Assistant or third-party apps</li><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">Always-on display quickly drains battery</li><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">Google Wallet, Maps unavailable at launch</li><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">GPS accuracy is iffy</li></ul></div></div><div class="flex w-full flex-col items-center px-24 md:flex-row md:flex-wrap md:justify-center md:px-0"><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/sense-2?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=US_PF_ROAS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSRelOTAbZKA5wv0qwsV73NFaNactwxvrgmC5kIr_V7TfqwjsfIQCQHQaAq9vEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-item-id="9982" class="m-8 mb-12 flex w-full items-center justify-center rounded-sm border border-blurple p-8 text-center font-polysans-mono text-11 font-medium uppercase tracking-12 text-blurple shadow-[3px_4px] transition-all duration-[.1s] ease-in-out hover:shadow-[5px_6px] sm:max-w-[250px]">$300 at Fitbit</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Advanced-Smartwatch-Graphite-Included/dp/B0B4N2T7GL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2YVEX2AA7WDWF&keywords=fitbit+sense+2&qid=1665149621&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjk4IiwicXNhIjoiMy4zMyIsInFzcCI6IjIuNTgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=fitbit+sense+2%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3&psc=1&tag=theverge02-20" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-item-id="9982" class="m-8 mb-12 flex w-full items-center justify-center rounded-sm border border-blurple p-8 text-center font-polysans-mono text-11 font-medium uppercase tracking-12 text-blurple shadow-[3px_4px] transition-all duration-[.1s] ease-in-out hover:shadow-[5px_6px] sm:max-w-[250px]">$300 at Amazon</a><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/fitbit-sense-2-advanced-health-smartwatch-pale-gold/6514033.p?skuId=6514033" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-item-id="9982" class="m-8 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first-letter:selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:first-letter:text-franklin">Before I get into why the Sense 2 isn’t a smartwatch, we need to set the stage. In 2020, the Sense was plenty smart. It had a novel stress-tracking electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors, temperature sensor, contactless payments, and the choice between Alexa <em>and</em> Google Assistant. It was a viable alternative to the Apple Watch <a href="/21496141/apple-watch-series-6-review-blood-oxygen-monitor-watchos-7">Series 6</a> and the <a href="/21368752/samsung-galaxy-watch-3-review-price-specs-features">Samsung Galaxy Watch 3</a> — even if it didn’t have cellular connectivity and its third-party app ecosystem was meh.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">A lot can happen in two years. Since then, the <a href="/23353756/apple-watch-series-8-review-smartwatch-wearables">Series 8</a> and <a href="/23310395/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3">Galaxy Watch 5</a> have caught up to the majority of the Sense 2’s health features while widening the gap in terms of smarts. There’s also now the <a href="/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps">Apple Watch Ultra</a> and <a href="/23340822/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3">Galaxy Watch 5 Pro</a> to contend with. The Sense 2’s main advantage is weeklong battery life, but that all but disappears if you enable the always-on display. In my testing, enabling the AOD meant three days on a single charge at most.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent"><div class="my-9"><div class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out"><div class="fixed inset-0 h-[110vh] w-full bg-white transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out z-[-1] cursor-default opacity-0" role="button" aria-label="Close" tabindex="0"></div><div role="button" aria-label="Zoom" tabindex="0" class="visible z-30 w-full origin-center transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-zoom-in"><figure class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out lg:mx-0"><div><div class="duet--media--content-warning relative" style="padding-top:75%"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Fitbit Sense 2 without always-on display enabled worn on a wrist" 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https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:4032x3024/1440x1080/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg 1440w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg 1920w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:4032x3024/2048x1536/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg 2048w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:4032x3024/2400x1800/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg 2400w" 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dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">And then there’s the <a href="/2022/10/6/23385335/google-pixel-watch-price-specs-features-release-date">Pixel Watch</a>. It’s clear that Google, Fitbit’s parent company, sees <em>that</em> as <a href="/23389978/google-pixel-watch-wearables-fitbit-future">the future of its wearable lineup</a>. The Pixel Watch uses Fitbit’s platform for its health and fitness features; Fitbit CEO James Park even introduced the Pixel Watch at the Made by Google event. And it has all the features you’d expect from a smartwatch, including a voice assistant, emergency calling, and smart home control. If you read between the lines, it all feels like a death knell for the Fitbit as a smartwatch.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told <em>The Verge</em> that the Sense 2 was designed to “prioritize the most important features our users care about and use the most, including heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and stress management.” It makes sense that Google would take steps to differentiate the Sense 2 from the Pixel Watch. There’s no reason for one company to have two competing smartwatch platforms, and it makes sense for Fitbit to to narrow its focus to fitness. But it feels like Google nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">For example, you can’t use Google Assistant on the Sense 2. This is weird. On the original Sense and the Versa 3, you can pick between Alexa or Google Assistant. Now, your only option is Alexa. Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told me, “At this time there are no plans to deploy Google Assistant on Sense 2 or Versa 4. We look forward to bringing this feature to future devices.”</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block md:float-left md:mr-30 md:w-[320px] lg:-ml-100"><div class="duet--recirculation--related-list mb-40"><h3 class="mb-16 font-polysans-mono text-14 font-medium leading-120 -tracking-1 text-blurple after:pl-8 after:content-['/']">Related</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-18 font-polysans text-16 font-medium leading-110 marker:text-franklin"><li class="mb-16 pl-12"><a class="hover:shadow-underline-black" href="/21450123/fitbit-sense-review">Fitbit Sense review: enough bugs to raise your heart rate</a></li><li class="mb-16 pl-12"><a class="hover:shadow-underline-black" href="/23387436/pixel-watch-hands-on-features-price-specs-photos">Pixel Watch hands-on: Google’s taking a page from Apple </a></li><li class="mb-16 pl-12"><a class="hover:shadow-underline-black" href="/22982833/best-fitbit-watch-fitness-tracker">The best Fitbit for your fitness and health </a></li></ul></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Regardless of whether you like digital assistants, their presence on smartwatches is a given these days. Sure, there’s Alexa — but that’s a whole other smart home ecosystem. Why wouldn’t you put Google Assistant on a Google smartwatch? The whole theme of the Made by Google event was that all these devices work together! If not, what’s the point exactly? I’m truly lost at the thought process here.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Previously available third-party apps like Starbucks and Spotify don’t seem to be an option anymore. At least, they weren’t listed as compatible with the Sense 2 when I tried to download them from the Fitbit App Gallery. Fitbit’s third-party ecosystem was already paltry, so this is yet another baffling decision.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent"><div class="duet--article--article-pullquote mb-20"><div class="mb-10 h-[22px] w-[65px] bg-franklin"></div><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup relative bg-repeating-lines-dark bg-[length:1px_1.2em] pb-8 font-polysans text-28 font-medium leading-120 tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:bg-repeating-lines-light dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple">Google may have nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much</p></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The addition of Google Maps and Google Wallet takes some of the sting out. Except, I can’t tell you how well either app works because they’re not available yet. It’s not unheard of for companies to launch features after a product hits shelves. But when you combine this with Google taking away previous third-party apps, it sure is a head-scratcher. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The Sense 2 has a combination Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radio, as did the Sense, but the Wi-Fi is deactivated, per <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/sense2">Fitbit’s official spec sheet</a>. Moll told <em>The Verge,</em> “Historically, Wi-Fi was used for updating firmware and music storage. Sense 2 and Versa 4 now use Bluetooth to update firmware, and do not have music storage capabilities.” Add offline music — which the Sense supported for Deezer and Pandora — to the casualty list.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block"><div class="my-9"><div class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out"><div class="fixed inset-0 h-[110vh] w-full bg-white transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out z-[-1] cursor-default opacity-0" role="button" aria-label="Close" tabindex="0"></div><div role="button" aria-label="Zoom" tabindex="0" class="visible z-30 w-full origin-center transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-zoom-in"><figure class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out lg:mx-0"><div><div class="duet--media--content-warning relative" style="padding-top:66.66666666666666%"><span 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[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The UI is very similar to what you’ll find on the Pixel Watch. But Google Assistant is missing this time.</em></figcaption></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">All this is odd. The Sense 2’s redesigned UI certainly makes you feel like it’s meant to be a smartwatch. The refreshed design is spiffier than previous versions of Fitbit OS. It looks exactly the same as Wear OS on the Pixel Watch. For example, swiping left and right will let you view widgets. Pressing the button brings up an app list. Swiping up brings up notifications, and swiping down gets you to the quick menu. It’s a great improvement, performance doesn’t lag, and everything looks much nicer as well.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Despite its UI, the Sense 2 isn’t really a smartwatch by 2022 standards. It’s a fitness tracker masquerading as one. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><h4 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white">A refined yet comfy redesign</h4></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white min-h-[80px] first-letter:float-left first-letter:mr-18 first-letter:font-polysans-mono first-letter:text-100 first-letter:font-medium first-letter:leading-[.72] first-letter:selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:first-letter:text-franklin">The Sense 2’s software feels like it’s been deliberately limited — or focused, if you prefer — but the physical hardware has been improved all around. You can tell Fitbit’s put a lot of effort into streamlining the design so that it’s more comfortable for everyday wear. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The Sense 2 is lighter than its predecessor, though you may not notice the change in weight. I didn’t when I compared them one after another. I did, however, notice the Sense 2 <em>is</em> much thinner. The Sense had this tapered, trapezoidal shape on the side where the sensor bump dug into your skin. It was a means of masking the thickness when actually on your wrist. The Sense 2 doesn’t need to do that. And as far as numbers go, the Sense 2 is 11.2mm thick, while the Sense is 12.4mm. The difference in thickness is roughly that of a penny.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div class="duet--article--table relative left-1/2 clear-both mb-40 ml-[-50vw] w-screen pl-20 md:left-0 md:ml-[-100px] md:w-container-md md:pl-0"><div class="grid overflow-x-scroll pr-20 md:pr-0"><h3 class="my-10 w-full border-t-2 border-t-franklin pt-10 font-polysans text-22 font-medium leading-100 text-blurple">Sense 2 vs. Sense</h3><table class="font-sans text-xs relative w-full table-auto text-center"><thead class="table-header-group"><tr><th class="p-10 align-bottom font-polysans-mono text-12 font-normal leading-110 -tracking-1 text-blurple antialiased">Specs</th><th class="p-10 align-bottom font-polysans-mono text-12 font-normal leading-110 -tracking-1 text-blurple antialiased">Fitbit Sense 2</th><th class="p-10 align-bottom font-polysans-mono text-12 font-normal leading-110 -tracking-1 text-blurple antialiased">Fitbit Sense </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Display</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">1.6 inch OLED</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">1.6 inch OLED</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Dimensions</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">40.5 x 40.5 x 11.2 mm </td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">40.4 x 40.4 x 12.4 mm</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Weight</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">37.6 g w/o straps</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">45.9 g w/o straps</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Water resistance</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">5ATM</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">5ATM </td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Always-on Display?</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Yes</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Yes</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Battery Life</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">6+ days, 2-3 w/ AOD</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">6+ days, 2-3 w/ AOD</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Sensors</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Continuous heart rate, SpO2, EKG, cEDA, skin temperature, gyroscope, accelerometer, altimeter, ambient light sensor, GPS + GLONASS, speaker, microphone</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Continuous heart rate, SpO2, EKG, EDA, skin temperature, gyroscope, accelerometer, altimeter, ambient light sensor, GPS + GLONASS, speaker, microphone</td></tr><tr class="table-row first:border-t-2 first:border-t-franklin last:border-b last:border-b-franklin even:bg-franklin/10"><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Connectivity</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi (disabled), NFC</td><td class="border-r border-r-franklin p-10 font-polysans text-13 font-light leading-110 -tracking-1 antialiased [&>a]:underline">Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, NFC</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">It was refreshing to wear such a lightweight device after testing the <a href="/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps">Apple Watch Ultra</a>. It didn’t catch on any sleeves or jacket cuffs, even when I was wearing several layers while hiking. It was also comfy for sleep tracking and all-day wear. I hardly noticed it while running or working out, which is a nice change of pace from the chonkers I’ve been testing as of late. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The new design also means completely different sensor arrays — both on the bottom of the watch and in the display. Where the Sense had a metal top ring for EKG and EDA readings, the Sense 2 builds that capability directly into the display’s bezels. The result is it looks even more like the Apple Watch. 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1200w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/1440x960/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg 1440w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/1920x1280/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg 1920w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2048x1365/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg 2048w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg 2400w" src="https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg"/></noscript></span></div></div></figure></div></div><div class="duet--media--caption pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-130 tracking-1"><figcaption class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The Sense 2 (top) is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and it has a physical button where the Sense had an awful inductive groove.</em></figcaption></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">But the best change is that Fitbit replaced the Sense’s infuriating inductive groove with an actual physical button. That groove was a confounding design choice. Not only was it prone to accidental presses, but the haptics also weren’t strong enough if you were trying to use the long-press shortcut. I often sat there pressing, confused why my shortcut wasn’t launching. I eventually got the hang of it, but peruse any Fitbit forum or subreddit, and you’ll find plenty of frustrated users. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">I had none of these issues with the physical button. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to press something and <em>know </em>it’s registered. The button, while raised, doesn’t protrude too far. I haven’t experienced any accidental presses so far — even while wearing multiple layers and a winter coat.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><h4 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white">A thoughtful tool for stress management</h4></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white min-h-[80px] first-letter:float-left first-letter:mr-18 first-letter:font-polysans-mono first-letter:text-100 first-letter:font-medium first-letter:leading-[.72] first-letter:selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:first-letter:text-franklin">Fitbit clearly put a lot of effort into stress tracking. With the Sense 2, Fitbit’s made some meaningful improvements to the lineup’s most unique feature.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Quick refresher: The Sense watches measure stress via an EDA sensor. EDA sensors detect minuscule changes in your skin’s sweat levels. That, along with other metrics like heart rate variation, can be used as an indicator of stress. Or, as Fitbit dubs it, “body responses.” Previously, the EDA features worked more like spot-checks that users had to initiate. The Sense 2 upgrades the original’s EDA sensor to a cEDA sensor. 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2048w, https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg 2400w" src="https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg"/></noscript></span></div></div></figure></div></div><div class="duet--media--caption pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-130 tracking-1"><figcaption class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert.</em></figcaption></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Basically, if the Sense 2 detects a body response, you’ll get a nudge to log your mood. You’ll also see prompts to take a few stress-relieving actions like a guided meditation, a two-minute EDA scan, or going on a short walk. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">It works! Mostly. In my experience, the alerts lagged a bit and often came at inopportune times. For example, I had a bit of a car rental snafu when I visited Iceland last week. It was 4:30AM ET at Keflavik International Airport, I hadn’t slept on the flight, my phone was malfunctioning, and the car rental agency was so new none of its information was on Google yet. It worked out, but I was one misfortune away from hyperventilating into a paper bag. You’d think the Sense 2 would’ve been buzzing incessantly on my wrist. Instead, it only notified me about 30 minutes after everything was sorted. When prompted to log my mood, I hit the “Frustrated” emoticon.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">By that time, I wasn’t able to do a guided meditation session, go on a walk, or sit still enough for a two-minute EDA reading to alleviate my stress. I was in a car, giving my husband directions to our next destination. Another time, I got a body response alert while trekking up Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the freezing rain and wind. I logged my mood as “excited,” but I wasn’t interested in anything but being present in the moment. It became a recurring theme. Whenever I had powerful body responses, I was too preoccupied to do more than note how I was feeling. And that’s if I even noticed the alerts, to begin with.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent"><div class="my-9"><div class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out"><div class="fixed inset-0 h-[110vh] w-full bg-white transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out z-[-1] cursor-default opacity-0" role="button" aria-label="Close" tabindex="0"></div><div role="button" aria-label="Zoom" tabindex="0" class="visible z-30 w-full origin-center transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-zoom-in"><figure class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out lg:mx-0"><div><div class="duet--media--content-warning relative" style="padding-top:66.66666666666666%"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="The Sensor arrays of the Sense (left) and Sense 2" 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2400w" src="https://duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0x0:2040x1360/2400x1600/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089892/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0003.jpg"/></noscript></span></div></div></figure></div></div><div class="duet--media--caption pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-130 tracking-1"><figcaption class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The sensor arrays are different as well. The Sense 2 (right) has a “continuous” EDA sensor to detect body responses.</em></figcaption></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The execution might be a little clunky, but Fitbit’s stress management feature is still the best I’ve ever tested. I didn’t always respond to alerts as intended, but overall, it <em>is</em> good to take a step back and acknowledge how you feel in a high-stress moment. I appreciated that Fitbit acknowledges that bodily stress can be positive or negative and that it may not always align with your mood. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">The stress data is also presented thoughtfully. For instance, you get both a Stress Management score <em>and</em> a weekly summary. The former looks at your body responses, exertion level, and sleep patterns to give you an idea of how your cumulative stress may impact you on a given day. The weekly summary visualizes how many body responses you got each day in the previous week, as well as your most common moods. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Stress management can be challenging, especially if you’re someone who tends to ignore bodily signals until burnout kicks in. (It me.) The mix of quantified data and logging is a helpful visualization tool, and I appreciated it wasn’t linked to athletic performance. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block"><div class="my-9"><div class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out"><div class="fixed inset-0 h-[110vh] w-full bg-white transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out z-[-1] cursor-default opacity-0" role="button" aria-label="Close" tabindex="0"></div><div role="button" aria-label="Zoom" tabindex="0" class="visible z-30 w-full origin-center transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-zoom-in"><figure class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out lg:mx-0"><div><div class="duet--media--content-warning relative" style="padding-top:66.66666666666666%"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="Side view of the Sense 2’s 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You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels.</em></figcaption></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><h4 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white">Sleep tracking</h4></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Fitbit’s always had some of the best overall sleep tracking features. It’s recently added profiles, which categorize you as a type of animal based on your sleep patterns and give you sleep hygiene insights based on those patterns. (It’s similar to <a href="/2022/2/7/22921615/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-wear-os-google-assistant-wearables-smartwatch">what Samsung does</a> with its Galaxy Watches.) You get a new profile on the 1st of every month. I’d love to tell you how it works, but there’s a catch. You’ve got to wear it for 14 nights out of the month in order to get a sleep profile for the next month, and it <em>only</em> offers profiles on the first of the calendar month. In September, thanks to my review queue, I only got 12, which meant I didn’t get a profile for October and won’t get one until November 1st, six weeks after I started using the Sense 2. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">I recognize that I’m an edge case. This reviewer life has me constantly rotating between devices, and I’ve only got two wrists. Customers sticking to <em>one</em> Fitbit will have less of an issue, but there’s no good reason to tie sleep profiles to the first of the calendar month rather than updating them on a rolling basis.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><h4 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white">The price is not right</h4></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">I’ll be blunt. If you want a durable tracker that can withstand extreme elements or one with hyper-accurate GPS data, this ain’t it. The Sense 2 <em>has</em> built-in GPS, but if you really care about accurate route maps, you’re better off with a <a href="/22937154/garmin-fenix-7s-review-fitness-tracker-smartwatch">Garmin</a> or another <a href="/23131541/coros-vertix-2-review-fitness-tracker-gps-smartwatch">fitness watch</a> <a href="/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps">with multiband GPS</a>. Case in point, you only have to look at these screenshots of a recent hike to see that Fitbit’s GPS isn’t the greatest. The same goes if you’re looking for in-depth training plans and more raw data. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><div class="transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out"><div class="fixed inset-0 h-[110vh] w-full bg-white transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out z-[-1] cursor-default opacity-0" role="button" aria-label="Close" tabindex="0"></div><div role="button" aria-label="Zoom" tabindex="0" class="visible z-30 w-full origin-center transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-zoom-in"><section tabindex="-1" aria-label="Fitbit Sense 2 vs. Apple Watch Ultra vs. Garmin Epix 2 carousel" class="duet--article--gallery relative overflow-hidden outline-none my-40 md:ml-0 md:w-full"><div class="relative mb-10 h-[238px] bg-gray-ef md:h-[400px]"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0"><img alt="<em>The Fitbit Sense 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class="inline-block h-[2px] bg-gray-cc"></li></ul></div><div class="leading-100 sm:px-0"><p class="mr-8 inline pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-medium tracking-1 dark:text-gray-bd">1/3</p><div class="duet--media--caption pt-6 font-polysans-mono text-12 font-light leading-130 tracking-1 inline"><figcaption class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&>a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63"><em>The Fitbit Sense 2</em></figcaption></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Then again, Fitbit’s always been a platform for general users. Its greatest strength is that it has always presented raw data in a digestible format. That’s what makes the Sense 2 — and other Fitbit devices — great for building healthier habits in a gentle, holistic way. It’s got great recovery tools in its Sleep Score, Daily Readiness Score, and, now, stress management features, as well as simple but convenient tools for logging calories, weight, and water intake. Its Active Zone Minutes metric is excellent for helping beginners visualize whether they’re getting an adequate amount of exercise per week.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">So the Sense 2 is a good overall health tracker but a not-so-great smartwatch. Compared to dirt-cheap fitness bands, you’re getting a prettier design and a unique take on stress tracking. I’m just not sure why anyone would pay $299.95 for a fancier fitness tracker with fewer overall features when you can get an entry-level smartwatch for less. 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[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">For iPhone users, the <a href="/23369207/apple-watch-se-2022-review-smartwatch">Apple Watch SE</a> costs $249. For Android users, the 40mm <a href="/23310395/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3">Samsung Galaxy Watch 5</a> is $279.99. I mean, come on, the <a href="/2022/10/6/23385335/google-pixel-watch-price-specs-features-release-date">Google Pixel Watch</a> costs only $50 more than the Sense 2 at $349. </p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Fitbit’s other trackers muddy the water even more. The $229.95 <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/versa4?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=US_PF_ROAS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSReQsgBwYcA18RpkJbzqvoKA04rguhyQCl90XZOL8x-jN4eS8n8e1S4aAum5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Versa 4</a> has the vast majority of the Sense 2’s features, and even the $179.95 <a href="/22680300/fitbit-charge-5-review-fitness-tracker">Charge 5</a> has an EKG sensor. If you just want a basic tracker, the <a href="/2022/9/13/23349403/fitbit-inspire-3-hands-on-fitness-tracker-wearables">Inspire 3</a> is out here for $99.95. Unless you find the Sense 2 on sale for under $200 or <em>really</em> want stress tracking, this isn’t a good deal.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white after:absolute after:ml-8 after:mt-2 after:content-[url(/icons/endmark.svg)]">Somebody at Fitbit (or Google) didn’t do the math right. It would’ve been a smarter move to retire the Versa line and let the Sense 2 take the place of the Versa 4, especially if you were going to nerf the smarter features on both devices. But that’s not what happened, and even if it had, it’d just be delaying the inevitable. The Sense 2 is a casualty of Google’s ambitions for the Pixel Watch. And it’s possible that we’re only a Pixel Band away from all Fitbit trackers sharing a similar fate.</p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white"><em>Photography by Victoria Song / The Verge</em></p></div><div class="duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block w-full md:ml-[-100px] md:w-outdent"><div class="duet--article--sidebar bg-gray-200 mb-20 w-full rounded-sm bg-[#F8F5FF] p-20 [&>*:last-child>*:last-child]:mb-0"><div class="[&_*]:mb-10 [&_*]:ml-0 [&_*]:mt-4 [&_h2]:lg:text-33 [&_h3]:lg:text-26 [&_h5]:text-black"><h2 class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-33 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-40 lg:-ml-100 [&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white">Agree to Continue: Fitbit Sense 2</h2></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white"><em>Every smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.</em></p></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">To use the Fitbit Sense 2, you have to pair it to your iOS or Android smartphone. That means agreeing to your phone’s terms and services, as well as its privacy policy.</p></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">There are two mandatory Fitbit agreements: </p></div><div class="[&_li]:font-polysans [&_li]:text-16 [&_li]:font-light [&_li]:leading-130 [&_ol]:py-0 [&_ul]:py-0"><ul class="duet--article--unordered-list my-20 list-disc pl-18 marker:text-blurple/100 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white"><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">Fitbit’s <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1514734&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fitbit.com%2Fglobal%2Fus%2Flegal%2Fprivacy-policy&referrer=theverge.com&xcust=___vg__p_22444341__t_w__d_D">Privacy Policy</a></li><li class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup mb-16 pl-12 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1">Fitbit’s <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/legal/terms-of-service">Terms of Service</a></li></ul></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">There are also several optional agreements, like connecting via Bluetooth to your phone, contacts, photos, camera, Face ID, Media, notifications, cellular data, and background app refresh. 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Integrating with any other third-party services will also require you to agree to that app’s terms and privacy policies.</p></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&_a]:shadow-underline-white">Keep in mind that Fitbit will require you to<a href="/2022/9/26/23372438/fitbit-changes-update-google-account-new-2025"> log in with a Google account</a> by 2025, which means agreeing to those policies as well.</p></div><div class="[&_p]:font-polysans [&_p]:text-16 [&_p]:font-light [&_p]:leading-130"><p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 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In 2020, the Sense was plenty smart. It had a novel stress-tracking electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors, temperature sensor, contactless payments, and the choice between Alexa \u003cem\u003eand\u003c/em\u003e Google Assistant. It was a viable alternative to the Apple Watch \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/21496141/apple-watch-series-6-review-blood-oxygen-monitor-watchos-7\"\u003eSeries 6\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/21368752/samsung-galaxy-watch-3-review-price-specs-features\"\u003eSamsung Galaxy Watch 3\u003c/a\u003e — even if it didn’t have cellular connectivity and its third-party app ecosystem was meh."},"dropcap":true,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"vI4H7Q","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"A lot can happen in two years. Since then, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23353756/apple-watch-series-8-review-smartwatch-wearables\"\u003eSeries 8\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23310395/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3\"\u003eGalaxy Watch 5\u003c/a\u003e have caught up to the majority of the Sense 2’s health features while widening the gap in terms of smarts. There’s also now the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps\"\u003eApple Watch Ultra\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23340822/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3\"\u003eGalaxy Watch 5 Pro\u003c/a\u003e to contend with. The Sense 2’s main advantage is weeklong battery life, but that all but disappears if you enable the always-on display. In my testing, enabling the AOD meant three days on a single charge at most."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyImage","placement":{"id":"Q4mlBB","alignment":"WIDE_BLOCK"},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyImage","contentWarning":"","image":{"url":"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IrTolnL2HxnsrXNn_EttZgHw6Ek=/0x0:4032x3024/4032x3024/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg","height":3024,"width":4032,"hideCredit":true,"caption":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eIf you want weeklong battery life, you’re going to have to disable the always-on display.\u003c/em\u003e","plaintext":"If you want weeklong battery life, you’re going to have to disable the always-on display."},"credit":{"html":"Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge"},"asset":{"title":"Fitbit Sense 2 without always-on display enabled worn on a wrist"}}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"1tRCDj","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"And then there’s the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/6/23385335/google-pixel-watch-price-specs-features-release-date\"\u003ePixel Watch\u003c/a\u003e. It’s clear that Google, Fitbit’s parent company, sees \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c/em\u003e as \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23389978/google-pixel-watch-wearables-fitbit-future\"\u003ethe future of its wearable lineup\u003c/a\u003e. The Pixel Watch uses Fitbit’s platform for its health and fitness features; Fitbit CEO James Park even introduced the Pixel Watch at the Made by Google event. And it has all the features you’d expect from a smartwatch, including a voice assistant, emergency calling, and smart home control. If you read between the lines, it all feels like a death knell for the Fitbit as a smartwatch."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"aQ4Anc","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told \u003cem\u003eThe Verge\u003c/em\u003e that the Sense 2 was designed to “prioritize the most important features our users care about and use the most, including heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and stress management.” It makes sense that Google would take steps to differentiate the Sense 2 from the Pixel Watch. There’s no reason for one company to have two competing smartwatch platforms, and it makes sense for Fitbit to to narrow its focus to fitness. But it feels like Google nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"a32FO5","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"For example, you can’t use Google Assistant on the Sense 2. This is weird. On the original Sense and the Versa 3, you can pick between Alexa or Google Assistant. Now, your only option is Alexa. Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told me, “At this time there are no plans to deploy Google Assistant on Sense 2 or Versa 4. 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Sure, there’s Alexa — but that’s a whole other smart home ecosystem. Why wouldn’t you put Google Assistant on a Google smartwatch? The whole theme of the Made by Google event was that all these devices work together! If not, what’s the point exactly? I’m truly lost at the thought process here."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"J3jImt","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Previously available third-party apps like Starbucks and Spotify don’t seem to be an option anymore. At least, they weren’t listed as compatible with the Sense 2 when I tried to download them from the Fitbit App Gallery. Fitbit’s third-party ecosystem was already paltry, so this is yet another baffling decision."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyPullquote","placement":{"id":"O5tKOc","alignment":"WIDE_BLOCK"},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyPullquote","quote":{"html":"Google may have nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much"}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"zStX8b","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"The addition of Google Maps and Google Wallet takes some of the sting out. Except, I can’t tell you how well either app works because they’re not available yet. It’s not unheard of for companies to launch features after a product hits shelves. But when you combine this with Google taking away previous third-party apps, it sure is a head-scratcher. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"VOkP5S","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"The Sense 2 has a combination Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radio, as did the Sense, but the Wi-Fi is deactivated, per \u003ca href=\"https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/sense2\"\u003eFitbit’s official spec sheet\u003c/a\u003e. Moll told \u003cem\u003eThe Verge,\u003c/em\u003e “Historically, Wi-Fi was used for updating firmware and music storage. 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You can tell Fitbit’s put a lot of effort into streamlining the design so that it’s more comfortable for everyday wear. "},"dropcap":true,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"lKZRad","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"The Sense 2 is lighter than its predecessor, though you may not notice the change in weight. I didn’t when I compared them one after another. I did, however, notice the Sense 2 \u003cem\u003eis\u003c/em\u003e much thinner. The Sense had this tapered, trapezoidal shape on the side where the sensor bump dug into your skin. It was a means of masking the thickness when actually on your wrist. The Sense 2 doesn’t need to do that. And as far as numbers go, the Sense 2 is 11.2mm thick, while the Sense is 12.4mm. 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It didn’t catch on any sleeves or jacket cuffs, even when I was wearing several layers while hiking. It was also comfy for sleep tracking and all-day wear. I hardly noticed it while running or working out, which is a nice change of pace from the chonkers I’ve been testing as of late. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"lujm8c","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"The new design also means completely different sensor arrays — both on the bottom of the watch and in the display. Where the Sense had a metal top ring for EKG and EDA readings, the Sense 2 builds that capability directly into the display’s bezels. The result is it looks even more like the Apple Watch. And while I wish those bezels were thinner, I’m glad Fitbit is making use of the “wasted” space. 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That groove was a confounding design choice. Not only was it prone to accidental presses, but the haptics also weren’t strong enough if you were trying to use the long-press shortcut. I often sat there pressing, confused why my shortcut wasn’t launching. I eventually got the hang of it, but peruse any Fitbit forum or subreddit, and you’ll find plenty of frustrated users. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"HYkX5h","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"I had none of these issues with the physical button. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to press something and \u003cem\u003eknow \u003c/em\u003eit’s registered. The button, while raised, doesn’t protrude too far. I haven’t experienced any accidental presses so far — even while wearing multiple layers and a winter coat."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyHeading","placement":{"id":"4t3q1z","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyHeading","level":3,"contents":{"html":"A thoughtful tool for stress management"}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"sh4xBP","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Fitbit clearly put a lot of effort into stress tracking. With the Sense 2, Fitbit’s made some meaningful improvements to the lineup’s most unique feature."},"dropcap":true,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"5pMrsH","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Quick refresher: The Sense watches measure stress via an EDA sensor. EDA sensors detect minuscule changes in your skin’s sweat levels. That, along with other metrics like heart rate variation, can be used as an indicator of stress. Or, as Fitbit dubs it, “body responses.” Previously, the EDA features worked more like spot-checks that users had to initiate. The Sense 2 upgrades the original’s EDA sensor to a cEDA sensor. The “c” stands for continuous, meaning you can now get automatic alerts in real time. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyImage","placement":{"id":"9v9BUW","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyImage","contentWarning":"","image":{"url":"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/57SAYoOqaOorCCgvERuoa255DpI=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg","height":1360,"width":2040,"hideCredit":true,"caption":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eThe EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert.\u003c/em\u003e","plaintext":"The EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert."},"credit":{"html":"Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge"},"asset":{"title":"Picture of the “Mindfulness activities” screen on a wrist-worn Sense 2."}}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"kfxXfw","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Basically, if the Sense 2 detects a body response, you’ll get a nudge to log your mood. You’ll also see prompts to take a few stress-relieving actions like a guided meditation, a two-minute EDA scan, or going on a short walk. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"WFLgYl","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"It works! Mostly. In my experience, the alerts lagged a bit and often came at inopportune times. For example, I had a bit of a car rental snafu when I visited Iceland last week. It was 4:30AM ET at Keflavik International Airport, I hadn’t slept on the flight, my phone was malfunctioning, and the car rental agency was so new none of its information was on Google yet. It worked out, but I was one misfortune away from hyperventilating into a paper bag. You’d think the Sense 2 would’ve been buzzing incessantly on my wrist. Instead, it only notified me about 30 minutes after everything was sorted. When prompted to log my mood, I hit the “Frustrated” emoticon."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"hqIW0X","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"By that time, I wasn’t able to do a guided meditation session, go on a walk, or sit still enough for a two-minute EDA reading to alleviate my stress. I was in a car, giving my husband directions to our next destination. Another time, I got a body response alert while trekking up Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the freezing rain and wind. I logged my mood as “excited,” but I wasn’t interested in anything but being present in the moment. It became a recurring theme. Whenever I had powerful body responses, I was too preoccupied to do more than note how I was feeling. And that’s if I even noticed the alerts, to begin with."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyImage","placement":{"id":"JJe9qE","alignment":"WIDE_BLOCK"},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyImage","contentWarning":"","image":{"url":"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IkP3SknrFMtxEVr1F2K5caVU2lw=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089892/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0003.jpg","height":1360,"width":2040,"hideCredit":true,"caption":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eThe sensor arrays are different as well. The Sense 2 (right) has a “continuous” EDA sensor to detect body responses.\u003c/em\u003e","plaintext":"The sensor arrays are different as well. 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"},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"hJkRVb","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"The stress data is also presented thoughtfully. For instance, you get both a Stress Management score \u003cem\u003eand\u003c/em\u003e a weekly summary. The former looks at your body responses, exertion level, and sleep patterns to give you an idea of how your cumulative stress may impact you on a given day. The weekly summary visualizes how many body responses you got each day in the previous week, as well as your most common moods. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"hHLYNz","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Stress management can be challenging, especially if you’re someone who tends to ignore bodily signals until burnout kicks in. (It me.) The mix of quantified data and logging is a helpful visualization tool, and I appreciated it wasn’t linked to athletic performance. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyImage","placement":{"id":"lr4PB2","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyImage","contentWarning":"","image":{"url":"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cJV-gpVDvSwOTOJS81MtHaCrE0E=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089890/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0001.jpg","height":1360,"width":2040,"hideCredit":true,"caption":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eThe physical button is a smart addition. You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels.\u003c/em\u003e","plaintext":"The physical button is a smart addition. You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels."},"credit":{"html":"Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge"},"asset":{"title":"Side view of the Sense 2’s physical button and display"}}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyHeading","placement":{"id":"P07NZi","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyHeading","level":3,"contents":{"html":"Sleep tracking"}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"D34MxR","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Fitbit’s always had some of the best overall sleep tracking features. It’s recently added profiles, which categorize you as a type of animal based on your sleep patterns and give you sleep hygiene insights based on those patterns. (It’s similar to \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/7/22921615/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-wear-os-google-assistant-wearables-smartwatch\"\u003ewhat Samsung does\u003c/a\u003e with its Galaxy Watches.) You get a new profile on the 1st of every month. I’d love to tell you how it works, but there’s a catch. You’ve got to wear it for 14 nights out of the month in order to get a sleep profile for the next month, and it \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c/em\u003e offers profiles on the first of the calendar month. In September, thanks to my review queue, I only got 12, which meant I didn’t get a profile for October and won’t get one until November 1st, six weeks after I started using the Sense 2. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"sie2wb","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"I recognize that I’m an edge case. This reviewer life has me constantly rotating between devices, and I’ve only got two wrists. Customers sticking to \u003cem\u003eone\u003c/em\u003e Fitbit will have less of an issue, but there’s no good reason to tie sleep profiles to the first of the calendar month rather than updating them on a rolling basis."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyHeading","placement":{"id":"f8dOTu","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyHeading","level":3,"contents":{"html":"The price is not right"}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"daXrvA","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"I’ll be blunt. If you want a durable tracker that can withstand extreme elements or one with hyper-accurate GPS data, this ain’t it. The Sense 2 \u003cem\u003ehas\u003c/em\u003e built-in GPS, but if you really care about accurate route maps, you’re better off with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/22937154/garmin-fenix-7s-review-fitness-tracker-smartwatch\"\u003eGarmin\u003c/a\u003e or another \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23131541/coros-vertix-2-review-fitness-tracker-gps-smartwatch\"\u003efitness watch\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/23363948/apple-watch-ultra-review-rugged-smartwatch-gps\"\u003ewith multiband GPS\u003c/a\u003e. Case in point, you only have to look at these screenshots of a recent hike to see that Fitbit’s GPS isn’t the greatest. The same goes if you’re looking for in-depth training plans and more raw data. 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Its greatest strength is that it has always presented raw data in a digestible format. That’s what makes the Sense 2 — and other Fitbit devices — great for building healthier habits in a gentle, holistic way. It’s got great recovery tools in its Sleep Score, Daily Readiness Score, and, now, stress management features, as well as simple but convenient tools for logging calories, weight, and water intake. Its Active Zone Minutes metric is excellent for helping beginners visualize whether they’re getting an adequate amount of exercise per week."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"AHJILG","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"So the Sense 2 is a good overall health tracker but a not-so-great smartwatch. Compared to dirt-cheap fitness bands, you’re getting a prettier design and a unique take on stress tracking. I’m just not sure why anyone would pay $299.95 for a fancier fitness tracker with fewer overall features when you can get an entry-level smartwatch for less. I can understand wanting a fitness tracker and \u003cem\u003enot \u003c/em\u003ea smartwatch, but in that instance, there are also more affordable options. "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyImage","placement":{"id":"mSkv5k","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyImage","contentWarning":"","image":{"url":"https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k8Ft_rD8hVCzKXprZBfSqe4fG4U=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089891/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0002.jpg","height":1360,"width":2040,"hideCredit":true,"caption":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eRIP future Fitbit smartwatches. \u003c/em\u003e","plaintext":"RIP future Fitbit smartwatches. 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"},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"SMJOEf","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Fitbit’s other trackers muddy the water even more. The $229.95 \u003ca href=\"https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/versa4?utm_medium=sem\u0026utm_source=google\u0026utm_campaign=US_PF_ROAS\u0026gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSReQsgBwYcA18RpkJbzqvoKA04rguhyQCl90XZOL8x-jN4eS8n8e1S4aAum5EALw_wcB\u0026gclsrc=aw.ds\"\u003eVersa 4\u003c/a\u003e has the vast majority of the Sense 2’s features, and even the $179.95 \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/22680300/fitbit-charge-5-review-fitness-tracker\"\u003eCharge 5\u003c/a\u003e has an EKG sensor. If you just want a basic tracker, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23349403/fitbit-inspire-3-hands-on-fitness-tracker-wearables\"\u003eInspire 3\u003c/a\u003e is out here for $99.95. Unless you find the Sense 2 on sale for under $200 or \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c/em\u003e want stress tracking, this isn’t a good deal."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"Du49A9","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"Somebody at Fitbit (or Google) didn’t do the math right. It would’ve been a smarter move to retire the Versa line and let the Sense 2 take the place of the Versa 4, especially if you were going to nerf the smarter features on both devices. But that’s not what happened, and even if it had, it’d just be delaying the inevitable. The Sense 2 is a casualty of Google’s ambitions for the Pixel Watch. And it’s possible that we’re only a Pixel Band away from all Fitbit trackers sharing a similar fate."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":true,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","placement":{"id":"1CDYjC","alignment":null},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"\u003cem\u003ePhotography by Victoria Song / The Verge\u003c/em\u003e"},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodySidebar","placement":{"id":"hSLEuV","alignment":"WIDE_BLOCK"},"__isEntryBodyComponent":"EntryBodySidebar","sidebar":{"body":[{"__typename":"EntryBodyHeading","level":1,"contents":{"html":"Agree to Continue: Fitbit Sense 2"}},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"\u003cem\u003eEvery smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.\u003c/em\u003e"},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"To use the Fitbit Sense 2, you have to pair it to your iOS or Android smartphone. That means agreeing to your phone’s terms and services, as well as its privacy policy."},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"There are two mandatory Fitbit agreements: "},"dropcap":false,"endmark":false,"lead":false},{"__typename":"EntryBodyList","ordered":false,"items":[{"placement":{"id":"vXnbZh"},"line":{"html":"Fitbit’s \u003ca href=\"https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1514734\u0026xs=1\u0026url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fitbit.com%2Fglobal%2Fus%2Flegal%2Fprivacy-policy\u0026referrer=theverge.com\u0026xcust=___vg__p_22444341__t_w__d_D\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c/a\u003e"}},{"placement":{"id":"WdL84V"},"line":{"html":"Fitbit’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/legal/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c/a\u003e"}}]},{"__typename":"EntryBodyParagraph","contents":{"html":"There are also several optional agreements, like connecting via Bluetooth to your phone, contacts, photos, camera, Face ID, Media, notifications, cellular data, and background app refresh. If you choose to enable Alexa, you’ll have to agree to Amazon’s terms for that as well. 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Its successor, the Sense 2? Eh, not so much. It’s hyperbole to say the Sense 2 is a complete downgrade, but I don’t think you can truly call it a smartwatch, either. This, my friends, is what I’d call a premium fitness tracker — and if you view it from that lens, it’s a good one. But is it really $300 worth of fitness tracker, especially since the Pixel Watch is only $50 more, has nearly all the same health features, and is much smarter?\n\n---\nFitbit Sense 2\nScore: 6\n\nPros:\n* Superior stress tracking \n* Redesigned UI is great\n* Physical button!\n* More comfortable, streamlined design\n\nCons:\n* No Google Assistant or third-party apps\n* Always-on display quickly drains battery\n* Google Wallet, Maps unavailable at launch\n* GPS accuracy is iffy\n---\n\nHOW WE RATE AND REVIEW PRODUCTS\n\nFalling behind in smarts\n\nBefore I get into why the Sense 2 isn’t a smartwatch, we need to set the stage. In 2020, the Sense was plenty smart. It had a novel stress-tracking electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors, temperature sensor, contactless payments, and the choice between Alexa and Google Assistant. It was a viable alternative to the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 — even if it didn’t have cellular connectivity and its third-party app ecosystem was meh.\n\nA lot can happen in two years. Since then, the Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5 have caught up to the majority of the Sense 2’s health features while widening the gap in terms of smarts. There’s also now the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro to contend with. The Sense 2’s main advantage is weeklong battery life, but that all but disappears if you enable the always-on display. In my testing, enabling the AOD meant three days on a single charge at most.\n\n[Image: If you want weeklong battery life, you’re going to have to disable the always-on display. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IrTolnL2HxnsrXNn_EttZgHw6Ek=/0x0:4032x3024/4032x3024/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg]\n\nAnd then there’s the Pixel Watch. It’s clear that Google, Fitbit’s parent company, sees that as the future of its wearable lineup. The Pixel Watch uses Fitbit’s platform for its health and fitness features; Fitbit CEO James Park even introduced the Pixel Watch at the Made by Google event. And it has all the features you’d expect from a smartwatch, including a voice assistant, emergency calling, and smart home control. If you read between the lines, it all feels like a death knell for the Fitbit as a smartwatch.\n\nFitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told The Verge that the Sense 2 was designed to “prioritize the most important features our users care about and use the most, including heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and stress management.” It makes sense that Google would take steps to differentiate the Sense 2 from the Pixel Watch. There’s no reason for one company to have two competing smartwatch platforms, and it makes sense for Fitbit to to narrow its focus to fitness. But it feels like Google nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much.\n\nFor example, you can’t use Google Assistant on the Sense 2. This is weird. On the original Sense and the Versa 3, you can pick between Alexa or Google Assistant. Now, your only option is Alexa. Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told me, “At this time there are no plans to deploy Google Assistant on Sense 2 or Versa 4. We look forward to bringing this feature to future devices.”\n\nRegardless of whether you like digital assistants, their presence on smartwatches is a given these days. Sure, there’s Alexa — but that’s a whole other smart home ecosystem. Why wouldn’t you put Google Assistant on a Google smartwatch? The whole theme of the Made by Google event was that all these devices work together! If not, what’s the point exactly? I’m truly lost at the thought process here.\n\nPreviously available third-party apps like Starbucks and Spotify don’t seem to be an option anymore. At least, they weren’t listed as compatible with the Sense 2 when I tried to download them from the Fitbit App Gallery. Fitbit’s third-party ecosystem was already paltry, so this is yet another baffling decision.\n\n\"Google may have nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much\"\n\nThe addition of Google Maps and Google Wallet takes some of the sting out. Except, I can’t tell you how well either app works because they’re not available yet. It’s not unheard of for companies to launch features after a product hits shelves. But when you combine this with Google taking away previous third-party apps, it sure is a head-scratcher. \n\nThe Sense 2 has a combination Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radio, as did the Sense, but the Wi-Fi is deactivated, per Fitbit’s official spec sheet. Moll told The Verge, “Historically, Wi-Fi was used for updating firmware and music storage. Sense 2 and Versa 4 now use Bluetooth to update firmware, and do not have music storage capabilities.” Add offline music — which the Sense supported for Deezer and Pandora — to the casualty list.\n\n[Image: The UI is very similar to what you’ll find on the Pixel Watch. But Google Assistant is missing this time. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PWFx05pTghm7aFpC17_oTQy7fj4=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089896/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0007.jpg]\n\nAll this is odd. The Sense 2’s redesigned UI certainly makes you feel like it’s meant to be a smartwatch. The refreshed design is spiffier than previous versions of Fitbit OS. It looks exactly the same as Wear OS on the Pixel Watch. For example, swiping left and right will let you view widgets. Pressing the button brings up an app list. Swiping up brings up notifications, and swiping down gets you to the quick menu. It’s a great improvement, performance doesn’t lag, and everything looks much nicer as well.\n\nDespite its UI, the Sense 2 isn’t really a smartwatch by 2022 standards. It’s a fitness tracker masquerading as one. \n\nA refined yet comfy redesign\n\nThe Sense 2’s software feels like it’s been deliberately limited — or focused, if you prefer — but the physical hardware has been improved all around. You can tell Fitbit’s put a lot of effort into streamlining the design so that it’s more comfortable for everyday wear. \n\nThe Sense 2 is lighter than its predecessor, though you may not notice the change in weight. I didn’t when I compared them one after another. I did, however, notice the Sense 2 is much thinner. The Sense had this tapered, trapezoidal shape on the side where the sensor bump dug into your skin. It was a means of masking the thickness when actually on your wrist. The Sense 2 doesn’t need to do that. And as far as numbers go, the Sense 2 is 11.2mm thick, while the Sense is 12.4mm. The difference in thickness is roughly that of a penny.\n\n[Table: Sense 2 vs. Sense]\n\nIt was refreshing to wear such a lightweight device after testing the Apple Watch Ultra. It didn’t catch on any sleeves or jacket cuffs, even when I was wearing several layers while hiking. It was also comfy for sleep tracking and all-day wear. I hardly noticed it while running or working out, which is a nice change of pace from the chonkers I’ve been testing as of late. \n\nThe new design also means completely different sensor arrays — both on the bottom of the watch and in the display. Where the Sense had a metal top ring for EKG and EDA readings, the Sense 2 builds that capability directly into the display’s bezels. The result is it looks even more like the Apple Watch. And while I wish those bezels were thinner, I’m glad Fitbit is making use of the “wasted” space. \n\n[Image: The Sense 2 (top) is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and it has a physical button where the Sense had an awful inductive groove. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GAdwByM1CorKviCEo-7Gw5vpKrE=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg]\n\nBut the best change is that Fitbit replaced the Sense’s infuriating inductive groove with an actual physical button. That groove was a confounding design choice. Not only was it prone to accidental presses, but the haptics also weren’t strong enough if you were trying to use the long-press shortcut. I often sat there pressing, confused why my shortcut wasn’t launching. I eventually got the hang of it, but peruse any Fitbit forum or subreddit, and you’ll find plenty of frustrated users. \n\nI had none of these issues with the physical button. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to press something and know it’s registered. The button, while raised, doesn’t protrude too far. I haven’t experienced any accidental presses so far — even while wearing multiple layers and a winter coat.\n\nA thoughtful tool for stress management\n\nFitbit clearly put a lot of effort into stress tracking. With the Sense 2, Fitbit’s made some meaningful improvements to the lineup’s most unique feature.\n\nQuick refresher: The Sense watches measure stress via an EDA sensor. EDA sensors detect minuscule changes in your skin’s sweat levels. That, along with other metrics like heart rate variation, can be used as an indicator of stress. Or, as Fitbit dubs it, “body responses.” Previously, the EDA features worked more like spot-checks that users had to initiate. The Sense 2 upgrades the original’s EDA sensor to a cEDA sensor. The “c” stands for continuous, meaning you can now get automatic alerts in real time. \n\n[Image: The EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/57SAYoOqaOorCCgvERuoa255DpI=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg]\n\nBasically, if the Sense 2 detects a body response, you’ll get a nudge to log your mood. You’ll also see prompts to take a few stress-relieving actions like a guided meditation, a two-minute EDA scan, or going on a short walk. \n\nIt works! Mostly. In my experience, the alerts lagged a bit and often came at inopportune times. For example, I had a bit of a car rental snafu when I visited Iceland last week. It was 4:30AM ET at Keflavik International Airport, I hadn’t slept on the flight, my phone was malfunctioning, and the car rental agency was so new none of its information was on Google yet. It worked out, but I was one misfortune away from hyperventilating into a paper bag. You’d think the Sense 2 would’ve been buzzing incessantly on my wrist. Instead, it only notified me about 30 minutes after everything was sorted. When prompted to log my mood, I hit the “Frustrated” emoticon.\n\nBy that time, I wasn’t able to do a guided meditation session, go on a walk, or sit still enough for a two-minute EDA reading to alleviate my stress. I was in a car, giving my husband directions to our next destination. Another time, I got a body response alert while trekking up Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the freezing rain and wind. I logged my mood as “excited,” but I wasn’t interested in anything but being present in the moment. It became a recurring theme. Whenever I had powerful body responses, I was too preoccupied to do more than note how I was feeling. And that’s if I even noticed the alerts, to begin with.\n\n[Image: The sensor arrays are different as well. The Sense 2 (right) has a “continuous” EDA sensor to detect body responses. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IkP3SknrFMtxEVr1F2K5caVU2lw=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089892/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0003.jpg]\n\nThe execution might be a little clunky, but Fitbit’s stress management feature is still the best I’ve ever tested. I didn’t always respond to alerts as intended, but overall, it is good to take a step back and acknowledge how you feel in a high-stress moment. I appreciated that Fitbit acknowledges that bodily stress can be positive or negative and that it may not always align with your mood. \n\nThe stress data is also presented thoughtfully. For instance, you get both a Stress Management score and a weekly summary. The former looks at your body responses, exertion level, and sleep patterns to give you an idea of how your cumulative stress may impact you on a given day. The weekly summary visualizes how many body responses you got each day in the previous week, as well as your most common moods. \n\nStress management can be challenging, especially if you’re someone who tends to ignore bodily signals until burnout kicks in. (It me.) The mix of quantified data and logging is a helpful visualization tool, and I appreciated it wasn’t linked to athletic performance. \n\n[Image: The physical button is a smart addition. You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cJV-gpVDvSwOTOJS81MtHaCrE0E=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089890/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0001.jpg]\n\nSleep tracking\n\nFitbit’s always had some of the best overall sleep tracking features. It’s recently added profiles, which categorize you as a type of animal based on your sleep patterns and give you sleep hygiene insights based on those patterns. (It’s similar to what Samsung does with its Galaxy Watches.) You get a new profile on the 1st of every month. I’d love to tell you how it works, but there’s a catch. You’ve got to wear it for 14 nights out of the month in order to get a sleep profile for the next month, and it only offers profiles on the first of the calendar month. In September, thanks to my review queue, I only got 12, which meant I didn’t get a profile for October and won’t get one until November 1st, six weeks after I started using the Sense 2. \n\nI recognize that I’m an edge case. This reviewer life has me constantly rotating between devices, and I’ve only got two wrists. Customers sticking to one Fitbit will have less of an issue, but there’s no good reason to tie sleep profiles to the first of the calendar month rather than updating them on a rolling basis.\n\nThe price is not right\n\nI’ll be blunt. If you want a durable tracker that can withstand extreme elements or one with hyper-accurate GPS data, this ain’t it. The Sense 2 has built-in GPS, but if you really care about accurate route maps, you’re better off with a Garmin or another fitness watch with multiband GPS. Case in point, you only have to look at these screenshots of a recent hike to see that Fitbit’s GPS isn’t the greatest. The same goes if you’re looking for in-depth training plans and more raw data. \n\n[Image: The Fitbit Sense 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZEI2rFmBc3BCzQP8udYpeVq-aWo=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089898/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0009.PNG]\n[Image: Apple Watch Ultra https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/txZUFyeeDB5Ydq6glVcaaquxMoA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089899/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0010.PNG]\n[Image: Garmin Epix 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Q9NOCjdOgzhfF-jkTlWDle0kpkA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089900/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0011.PNG]\n\nThen again, Fitbit’s always been a platform for general users. Its greatest strength is that it has always presented raw data in a digestible format. That’s what makes the Sense 2 — and other Fitbit devices — great for building healthier habits in a gentle, holistic way. It’s got great recovery tools in its Sleep Score, Daily Readiness Score, and, now, stress management features, as well as simple but convenient tools for logging calories, weight, and water intake. Its Active Zone Minutes metric is excellent for helping beginners visualize whether they’re getting an adequate amount of exercise per week.\n\nSo the Sense 2 is a good overall health tracker but a not-so-great smartwatch. Compared to dirt-cheap fitness bands, you’re getting a prettier design and a unique take on stress tracking. I’m just not sure why anyone would pay $299.95 for a fancier fitness tracker with fewer overall features when you can get an entry-level smartwatch for less. I can understand wanting a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch, but in that instance, there are also more affordable options. \n\n[Image: RIP future Fitbit smartwatches. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k8Ft_rD8hVCzKXprZBfSqe4fG4U=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089891/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0002.jpg]\n\nFor iPhone users, the Apple Watch SE costs $249. For Android users, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is $279.99. I mean, come on, the Google Pixel Watch costs only $50 more than the Sense 2 at $349. \n\nFitbit’s other trackers muddy the water even more. The $229.95 Versa 4 has the vast majority of the Sense 2’s features, and even the $179.95 Charge 5 has an EKG sensor. If you just want a basic tracker, the Inspire 3 is out here for $99.95. Unless you find the Sense 2 on sale for under $200 or really want stress tracking, this isn’t a good deal.\n\nSomebody at Fitbit (or Google) didn’t do the math right. It would’ve been a smarter move to retire the Versa line and let the Sense 2 take the place of the Versa 4, especially if you were going to nerf the smarter features on both devices. But that’s not what happened, and even if it had, it’d just be delaying the inevitable. The Sense 2 is a casualty of Google’s ambitions for the Pixel Watch. And it’s possible that we’re only a Pixel Band away from all Fitbit trackers sharing a similar fate.\n\nPhotography by Victoria Song / The Verge\n\n---\nAgree to Continue: Fitbit Sense 2\n\nEvery smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.\n\nTo use the Fitbit Sense 2, you have to pair it to your iOS or Android smartphone. That means agreeing to your phone’s terms and services, as well as its privacy policy.\n\nThere are two mandatory Fitbit agreements: \n\n* Fitbit’s Privacy Policy\n* Fitbit’s Terms of Service\n\nThere are also several optional agreements, like connecting via Bluetooth to your phone, contacts, photos, camera, Face ID, Media, notifications, cellular data, and background app refresh. If you choose to enable Alexa, you’ll have to agree to Amazon’s terms for that as well. 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But is it really $300 worth of fitness tracker, especially since the Pixel Watch is only $50 more, has nearly all the same health features, and is much smarter?\n\n---\nFitbit Sense 2\nScore: 6\n\nPros:\n* Superior stress tracking \n* Redesigned UI is great\n* Physical button!\n* More comfortable, streamlined design\n\nCons:\n* No Google Assistant or third-party apps\n* Always-on display quickly drains battery\n* Google Wallet, Maps unavailable at launch\n* GPS accuracy is iffy\n---\n\nHOW WE RATE AND REVIEW PRODUCTS\n\nFalling behind in smarts\n\nBefore I get into why the Sense 2 isn’t a smartwatch, we need to set the stage. In 2020, the Sense was plenty smart. It had a novel stress-tracking electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors, temperature sensor, contactless payments, and the choice between Alexa and Google Assistant. It was a viable alternative to the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 — even if it didn’t have cellular connectivity and its third-party app ecosystem was meh.\n\nA lot can happen in two years. Since then, the Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5 have caught up to the majority of the Sense 2’s health features while widening the gap in terms of smarts. There’s also now the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro to contend with. The Sense 2’s main advantage is weeklong battery life, but that all but disappears if you enable the always-on display. In my testing, enabling the AOD meant three days on a single charge at most.\n\n[Image: If you want weeklong battery life, you’re going to have to disable the always-on display. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IrTolnL2HxnsrXNn_EttZgHw6Ek=/0x0:4032x3024/4032x3024/filters:focal(2016x1512:2017x1513)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089897/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0008.jpg]\n\nAnd then there’s the Pixel Watch. It’s clear that Google, Fitbit’s parent company, sees that as the future of its wearable lineup. The Pixel Watch uses Fitbit’s platform for its health and fitness features; Fitbit CEO James Park even introduced the Pixel Watch at the Made by Google event. And it has all the features you’d expect from a smartwatch, including a voice assistant, emergency calling, and smart home control. If you read between the lines, it all feels like a death knell for the Fitbit as a smartwatch.\n\nFitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told The Verge that the Sense 2 was designed to “prioritize the most important features our users care about and use the most, including heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, and stress management.” It makes sense that Google would take steps to differentiate the Sense 2 from the Pixel Watch. There’s no reason for one company to have two competing smartwatch platforms, and it makes sense for Fitbit to to narrow its focus to fitness. But it feels like Google nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much.\n\nFor example, you can’t use Google Assistant on the Sense 2. This is weird. On the original Sense and the Versa 3, you can pick between Alexa or Google Assistant. Now, your only option is Alexa. Fitbit spokesperson Jonathan Moll told me, “At this time there are no plans to deploy Google Assistant on Sense 2 or Versa 4. We look forward to bringing this feature to future devices.”\n\nRegardless of whether you like digital assistants, their presence on smartwatches is a given these days. Sure, there’s Alexa — but that’s a whole other smart home ecosystem. Why wouldn’t you put Google Assistant on a Google smartwatch? The whole theme of the Made by Google event was that all these devices work together! If not, what’s the point exactly? I’m truly lost at the thought process here.\n\nPreviously available third-party apps like Starbucks and Spotify don’t seem to be an option anymore. At least, they weren’t listed as compatible with the Sense 2 when I tried to download them from the Fitbit App Gallery. Fitbit’s third-party ecosystem was already paltry, so this is yet another baffling decision.\n\n\"Google may have nerfed the Sense 2 a bit too much\"\n\nThe addition of Google Maps and Google Wallet takes some of the sting out. Except, I can’t tell you how well either app works because they’re not available yet. It’s not unheard of for companies to launch features after a product hits shelves. But when you combine this with Google taking away previous third-party apps, it sure is a head-scratcher. \n\nThe Sense 2 has a combination Bluetooth / Wi-Fi radio, as did the Sense, but the Wi-Fi is deactivated, per Fitbit’s official spec sheet. Moll told The Verge, “Historically, Wi-Fi was used for updating firmware and music storage. Sense 2 and Versa 4 now use Bluetooth to update firmware, and do not have music storage capabilities.” Add offline music — which the Sense supported for Deezer and Pandora — to the casualty list.\n\n[Image: The UI is very similar to what you’ll find on the Pixel Watch. But Google Assistant is missing this time. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PWFx05pTghm7aFpC17_oTQy7fj4=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089896/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0007.jpg]\n\nAll this is odd. The Sense 2’s redesigned UI certainly makes you feel like it’s meant to be a smartwatch. The refreshed design is spiffier than previous versions of Fitbit OS. It looks exactly the same as Wear OS on the Pixel Watch. For example, swiping left and right will let you view widgets. Pressing the button brings up an app list. Swiping up brings up notifications, and swiping down gets you to the quick menu. It’s a great improvement, performance doesn’t lag, and everything looks much nicer as well.\n\nDespite its UI, the Sense 2 isn’t really a smartwatch by 2022 standards. It’s a fitness tracker masquerading as one. \n\nA refined yet comfy redesign\n\nThe Sense 2’s software feels like it’s been deliberately limited — or focused, if you prefer — but the physical hardware has been improved all around. You can tell Fitbit’s put a lot of effort into streamlining the design so that it’s more comfortable for everyday wear. \n\nThe Sense 2 is lighter than its predecessor, though you may not notice the change in weight. I didn’t when I compared them one after another. I did, however, notice the Sense 2 is much thinner. The Sense had this tapered, trapezoidal shape on the side where the sensor bump dug into your skin. It was a means of masking the thickness when actually on your wrist. The Sense 2 doesn’t need to do that. And as far as numbers go, the Sense 2 is 11.2mm thick, while the Sense is 12.4mm. The difference in thickness is roughly that of a penny.\n\n[Table: Sense 2 vs. Sense]\n\nIt was refreshing to wear such a lightweight device after testing the Apple Watch Ultra. It didn’t catch on any sleeves or jacket cuffs, even when I was wearing several layers while hiking. It was also comfy for sleep tracking and all-day wear. I hardly noticed it while running or working out, which is a nice change of pace from the chonkers I’ve been testing as of late. \n\nThe new design also means completely different sensor arrays — both on the bottom of the watch and in the display. Where the Sense had a metal top ring for EKG and EDA readings, the Sense 2 builds that capability directly into the display’s bezels. The result is it looks even more like the Apple Watch. And while I wish those bezels were thinner, I’m glad Fitbit is making use of the “wasted” space. \n\n[Image: The Sense 2 (top) is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and it has a physical button where the Sense had an awful inductive groove. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GAdwByM1CorKviCEo-7Gw5vpKrE=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089893/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0004.jpg]\n\nBut the best change is that Fitbit replaced the Sense’s infuriating inductive groove with an actual physical button. That groove was a confounding design choice. Not only was it prone to accidental presses, but the haptics also weren’t strong enough if you were trying to use the long-press shortcut. I often sat there pressing, confused why my shortcut wasn’t launching. I eventually got the hang of it, but peruse any Fitbit forum or subreddit, and you’ll find plenty of frustrated users. \n\nI had none of these issues with the physical button. Plus, it’s so much more satisfying to press something and know it’s registered. The button, while raised, doesn’t protrude too far. I haven’t experienced any accidental presses so far — even while wearing multiple layers and a winter coat.\n\nA thoughtful tool for stress management\n\nFitbit clearly put a lot of effort into stress tracking. With the Sense 2, Fitbit’s made some meaningful improvements to the lineup’s most unique feature.\n\nQuick refresher: The Sense watches measure stress via an EDA sensor. EDA sensors detect minuscule changes in your skin’s sweat levels. That, along with other metrics like heart rate variation, can be used as an indicator of stress. Or, as Fitbit dubs it, “body responses.” Previously, the EDA features worked more like spot-checks that users had to initiate. The Sense 2 upgrades the original’s EDA sensor to a cEDA sensor. The “c” stands for continuous, meaning you can now get automatic alerts in real time. \n\n[Image: The EDA scan is one of a few recommended actions if you receive a body stress alert. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/57SAYoOqaOorCCgvERuoa255DpI=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089894/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0005.jpg]\n\nBasically, if the Sense 2 detects a body response, you’ll get a nudge to log your mood. You’ll also see prompts to take a few stress-relieving actions like a guided meditation, a two-minute EDA scan, or going on a short walk. \n\nIt works! Mostly. In my experience, the alerts lagged a bit and often came at inopportune times. For example, I had a bit of a car rental snafu when I visited Iceland last week. It was 4:30AM ET at Keflavik International Airport, I hadn’t slept on the flight, my phone was malfunctioning, and the car rental agency was so new none of its information was on Google yet. It worked out, but I was one misfortune away from hyperventilating into a paper bag. You’d think the Sense 2 would’ve been buzzing incessantly on my wrist. Instead, it only notified me about 30 minutes after everything was sorted. When prompted to log my mood, I hit the “Frustrated” emoticon.\n\nBy that time, I wasn’t able to do a guided meditation session, go on a walk, or sit still enough for a two-minute EDA reading to alleviate my stress. I was in a car, giving my husband directions to our next destination. Another time, I got a body response alert while trekking up Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the freezing rain and wind. I logged my mood as “excited,” but I wasn’t interested in anything but being present in the moment. It became a recurring theme. Whenever I had powerful body responses, I was too preoccupied to do more than note how I was feeling. And that’s if I even noticed the alerts, to begin with.\n\n[Image: The sensor arrays are different as well. The Sense 2 (right) has a “continuous” EDA sensor to detect body responses. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IkP3SknrFMtxEVr1F2K5caVU2lw=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089892/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0003.jpg]\n\nThe execution might be a little clunky, but Fitbit’s stress management feature is still the best I’ve ever tested. I didn’t always respond to alerts as intended, but overall, it is good to take a step back and acknowledge how you feel in a high-stress moment. I appreciated that Fitbit acknowledges that bodily stress can be positive or negative and that it may not always align with your mood. \n\nThe stress data is also presented thoughtfully. For instance, you get both a Stress Management score and a weekly summary. The former looks at your body responses, exertion level, and sleep patterns to give you an idea of how your cumulative stress may impact you on a given day. The weekly summary visualizes how many body responses you got each day in the previous week, as well as your most common moods. \n\nStress management can be challenging, especially if you’re someone who tends to ignore bodily signals until burnout kicks in. (It me.) The mix of quantified data and logging is a helpful visualization tool, and I appreciated it wasn’t linked to athletic performance. \n\n[Image: The physical button is a smart addition. You can also see the new embedded sensors in the bezels. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cJV-gpVDvSwOTOJS81MtHaCrE0E=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089890/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0001.jpg]\n\nSleep tracking\n\nFitbit’s always had some of the best overall sleep tracking features. It’s recently added profiles, which categorize you as a type of animal based on your sleep patterns and give you sleep hygiene insights based on those patterns. (It’s similar to what Samsung does with its Galaxy Watches.) You get a new profile on the 1st of every month. I’d love to tell you how it works, but there’s a catch. You’ve got to wear it for 14 nights out of the month in order to get a sleep profile for the next month, and it only offers profiles on the first of the calendar month. In September, thanks to my review queue, I only got 12, which meant I didn’t get a profile for October and won’t get one until November 1st, six weeks after I started using the Sense 2. \n\nI recognize that I’m an edge case. This reviewer life has me constantly rotating between devices, and I’ve only got two wrists. Customers sticking to one Fitbit will have less of an issue, but there’s no good reason to tie sleep profiles to the first of the calendar month rather than updating them on a rolling basis.\n\nThe price is not right\n\nI’ll be blunt. If you want a durable tracker that can withstand extreme elements or one with hyper-accurate GPS data, this ain’t it. The Sense 2 has built-in GPS, but if you really care about accurate route maps, you’re better off with a Garmin or another fitness watch with multiband GPS. Case in point, you only have to look at these screenshots of a recent hike to see that Fitbit’s GPS isn’t the greatest. The same goes if you’re looking for in-depth training plans and more raw data. \n\n[Image: The Fitbit Sense 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZEI2rFmBc3BCzQP8udYpeVq-aWo=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089898/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0009.PNG]\n[Image: Apple Watch Ultra https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/txZUFyeeDB5Ydq6glVcaaquxMoA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089899/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0010.PNG]\n[Image: Garmin Epix 2 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Q9NOCjdOgzhfF-jkTlWDle0kpkA=/0x0:1125x2436/1125x2436/filters:focal(563x1218:564x1219)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089900/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0011.PNG]\n\nThen again, Fitbit’s always been a platform for general users. Its greatest strength is that it has always presented raw data in a digestible format. That’s what makes the Sense 2 — and other Fitbit devices — great for building healthier habits in a gentle, holistic way. It’s got great recovery tools in its Sleep Score, Daily Readiness Score, and, now, stress management features, as well as simple but convenient tools for logging calories, weight, and water intake. Its Active Zone Minutes metric is excellent for helping beginners visualize whether they’re getting an adequate amount of exercise per week.\n\nSo the Sense 2 is a good overall health tracker but a not-so-great smartwatch. Compared to dirt-cheap fitness bands, you’re getting a prettier design and a unique take on stress tracking. I’m just not sure why anyone would pay $299.95 for a fancier fitness tracker with fewer overall features when you can get an entry-level smartwatch for less. I can understand wanting a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch, but in that instance, there are also more affordable options. \n\n[Image: RIP future Fitbit smartwatches. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k8Ft_rD8hVCzKXprZBfSqe4fG4U=/0x0:2040x1360/2040x1360/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24089891/226330_Fitbit_Sense_2_VSong_0002.jpg]\n\nFor iPhone users, the Apple Watch SE costs $249. For Android users, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is $279.99. I mean, come on, the Google Pixel Watch costs only $50 more than the Sense 2 at $349. \n\nFitbit’s other trackers muddy the water even more. The $229.95 Versa 4 has the vast majority of the Sense 2’s features, and even the $179.95 Charge 5 has an EKG sensor. If you just want a basic tracker, the Inspire 3 is out here for $99.95. Unless you find the Sense 2 on sale for under $200 or really want stress tracking, this isn’t a good deal.\n\nSomebody at Fitbit (or Google) didn’t do the math right. It would’ve been a smarter move to retire the Versa line and let the Sense 2 take the place of the Versa 4, especially if you were going to nerf the smarter features on both devices. But that’s not what happened, and even if it had, it’d just be delaying the inevitable. The Sense 2 is a casualty of Google’s ambitions for the Pixel Watch. And it’s possible that we’re only a Pixel Band away from all Fitbit trackers sharing a similar fate.\n\nPhotography by Victoria Song / The Verge\n\n---\nAgree to Continue: Fitbit Sense 2\n\nEvery smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.\n\nTo use the Fitbit Sense 2, you have to pair it to your iOS or Android smartphone. That means agreeing to your phone’s terms and services, as well as its privacy policy.\n\nThere are two mandatory Fitbit agreements: \n\n* Fitbit’s Privacy Policy\n* Fitbit’s Terms of Service\n\nThere are also several optional agreements, like connecting via Bluetooth to your phone, contacts, photos, camera, Face ID, Media, notifications, cellular data, and background app refresh. If you choose to enable Alexa, you’ll have to agree to Amazon’s terms for that as well. Integrating with any other third-party services will also require you to agree to that app’s terms and privacy policies.\n\nKeep in mind that Fitbit will require you to log in with a Google account by 2025, which means agreeing to those policies as well.\n\nFinal tally: Two mandatory agreements and several optional agreements\n---\n","stream":null,"visibleNetworkIds":[],"scheduledForExpirationAt":null}}}]},"uid":"Entry:d54860a6-b3b6-497e-aef4-70ec327145f7","mostPopular":[{"author":{"fullName":"Mia Sato"},"publishDate":"2024-11-26T14:32:50","title":"Bad influence","url":"https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24303161/amazon-influencers-lawsuit-copyright-clean-aesthetic-girl-sydney-nicole-gifford-alyssa-sheil","uid":"0"},{"author":{"fullName":"Umar Shakir"},"publishDate":"2024-11-26T17:42:18","title":"Elon Musk learns how EV charging works from Pete Buttigieg","url":"https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24306385/elon-musk-pete-buttigieg-nevi-funding-ev-chargers-explainer","uid":"1"},{"author":{"fullName":"Sheena Vasani"},"publishDate":"2024-11-27T00:03:09","title":"Max, Hulu, and Paramount Plus are all heavily discounted for Black Friday","url":"https://www.theverge.com/24306534/black-friday-2024-streaming-best-deals-max-hulu-peacock-paramount-plus-cyber-monday","uid":"2"},{"author":{"fullName":"Quentyn Kennemer"},"publishDate":"2024-11-26T18:44:42","title":"Hulu’s best Black Friday deal is back with $.99 a month for an entire year","url":"https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24306632/hulu-disney-plus-ads-bundle-black-friday-deal-sale","uid":"3"},{"author":{"fullName":"David Nield"},"publishDate":"2024-11-26T14:00:00","title":"How to use Google Gemini on your phone","url":"https://www.theverge.com/24305656/gemini-google-assistant-android-how-to","uid":"4"}],"navProps":{"navContainerClassName":"","campaignGroup":null,"stickyNav":true,"logoColor":"blurpleBlack","lightText":true},"_sentryTraceData":"a0c2439b8c104d7a972a33ea124c8944-84796c94c0f690e3-0","_sentryBaggage":"sentry-environment=production,sentry-release=eRiIIZjNhI1r-REYnWsjp,sentry-public_key=6547365f9d98454ba8daa58e42013d33,sentry-trace_id=a0c2439b8c104d7a972a33ea124c8944"},"__N_SSP":true},"page":"/entry/feature/[uid]","query":{"uid":"Entry:d54860a6-b3b6-497e-aef4-70ec327145f7"},"buildId":"eRiIIZjNhI1r-REYnWsjp","isFallback":false,"dynamicIds":[88868],"gssp":true,"scriptLoader":[{"src":"https://theverge.coral.coralproject.net/assets/js/count.js?v=0","strategy":"lazyOnload","className":"coral-script","defer":true}]}</script></body></html>