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The Fitbit Sense 2 has been a revelation, and it might be the best device for you.

It has accurate fitness, health, stress, and sleep-tracking mechanisms, which are considered needs for sports and wellness enthusiasts like golfers, joggers, and tempo runners.

It offers blood glucose tracking, relax breathing sessions, automatic exercise tracking, and a multi-path optical heart rate sensor, which elevates the game for a smartwatch device.

Although it has a wide variety of apps, one of the downsides of the new Sense 2 is its lack of third-party app support, such as in Google Maps, Google Play Store, Google Assistant, and Google Wallet.

Nonetheless, this Fitbit device is still interesting to look at in-depth — especially if you’re a golfer — and that’s what we’ll do in this Sense 2 review.


First Thoughts On The Fitbit Sense 2

As we laid our eyes (and hands) on one of the new Fitbit models, the Sense 2, mixed emotions came rushing through because of its advanced fitness specifications helpful in managing a golfer’s health.

First, we love how it became 10% thinner and 15% lighter than the original Sense, making it a compatible watch on the go, especially when you need to switch golf courses.

It also has a physical button and rounded edges, enhancing functionality and appearance that can match any golf attire.

More than that, the apps connected to the new sensors make this smartwatch one of the premium choices on the market (possibly an Apple Watch Series 8 and Google Pixel Watch alternative).

Fitbit Sense 2 out in the wild, it's a beautiful smartwatch.
Fitbit Sense 2 out in the wild, it’s a beautiful smartwatch. Image source: DigitalTrends.

To give you a glimpse of what we’re gushing about, here’s what you can expect:

  • Electrodermal Activity (EDA) scan for stress management (higher score, fewer signs of stress) through tracking the skin’s sweat level.
  • Skin temperature sensor to track if you have a fever and other important health matters.
  • Sleep profile and sleep score to analyze your sleeping pattern and sleeping quality data.

Aside from these features, you can also set up phone calls and Fitbit app notifications from your phone to the Sense 2.

However, what we don’t like about the Sense 2 are the following:

  • The always-on display mode, which causes frequent charging.
  • Lack of Google support as a third-party device.

Nevertheless, the Sense 2 has quick settings where you can quickly turn off the always-on mode, and it also has built-in Alexa to replace Google’s Assistant feature.

Our Pick
Fitbit Sense 2, Advanced Health and Fitness Smartwatch with GPS Fitbit Sense 2, Advanced Health and Fitness Smartwatch with GPS
$199.95

Learn to manage stress & sleep better with the most advanced health & fitness smartwatch from Fitbit.

Measure and improve sleep quality: personalized Sleep Profile(5), daily sleep stages & Sleep Score, smart wake alarm and do not disturb mode.

Enhance activity: built-in GPS and workout intensity map, Daily Readiness Score, Active Zone Minutes, all-day activity tracking and 24/7 heart rate, 40+ exercise modes and automatic exercise tracking.

Designed for all-day wear: on-wrist Bluetooth calls (coming soon), texts and phone notifications, customizable clock faces, Fitbit Pay, Amazon Alexa built-in, Google Wallet & Maps (coming soon), sleek, slim and water resistant to 50 meters, 6+ day battery & fast charge.


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Main features of Fitbit Sense 2

Fitbit Sense 2 is the most advanced fitness watch by Fitbit. Their unique Readiness measurement is awesome. Image source: Fitbit.com
Fitbit Sense 2 is the most advanced fitness watch by Fitbit. Their unique Readiness measurement is awesome. Image source: Fitbit.com
  • Lithium polymer as battery type for longer battery life that can last 6 or more days of consecutive golfing
  • Multi-path optical heart rate sensor for resting heart rate, sleep patterns, and calorie burn monitor helpful in overall heart rate tracking
  • Inclusive operating system catering to iOS and Android users
  • Automatic exercise tracking app with built-in GPS and GLONASS
  • Health features include a skin temperature signal and an EDA sensor that elevates stress management features

Pros and Cons of Fitbit Sense 2

Pros

  • 10% thinner and 15% lighter
  • 6-day (or more) battery life
  • Stress, sleep, health, and fitness tracker

Cons

  • Only has built-in Alexa without Google Assistant and Google Wallet

Specifications

These are the main specifications of the Fitbit Sense 2.

  • Size – 1.5″ L x 1.5″ W x 0.45″ H
  • Glass – Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Material – Aluminum
  • Battery life – 6+ days
  • Charging time – 2 hours (0-100%)
  • Color – Shadow Grey, Lunar White, Blue Mist
  • Payment method – Fitbit pay
  • Heart Rate Monitor – Yes
  • Software – New Fitbit OS
  • Water-resistant – Yes
  • Operating Temperature – -14° to 113°F
  • Package inclusions – Sense 2, small and large bands, charging cable

Other features

Sense 2 has a variety of features, including the following:

  • Breathing rate
  • Exercise modes (e.g., indoor climbing)
  • Heart rate variability
  • 50-meter swim-proof
  • Active zone minutes
“Tackle stress & sleep better with Fitbit Sense 2” by Fitbit on YouTube.

Golf features of the Fitbit Sense 2

Similar to Fitbit devices like the older sense model, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa Lite, and Ionic, the Sense 2 can connect with different Golf apps.

This Fitbit app feature works because of the incorporated Global Positioning System, which allows pace and distance tracking at the comfort of your wrist.


Conclusion

With all its new and enhanced features, this Fitbit device is a great watch on the market that can satisfy your essential health and fitness tracking needs with its accurate sensors.

However, we admit that its price doesn’t match the range of features offered. Yet, it can still be of big help as it’s an ideal smartwatch for golfers.

Nonetheless, you can buy other Fitbit smartwatches at a much lower price that can match the Apple Watch series and Google Pixel Watch, like the Fitbit Versa 4.


FAQ – Fitbit Sense 2

Can you use Fitbit Sense for golf?

Yes, you can use it for golf, as the Global Positioning System is integrated into its setup, which helps monitor pace and distance.

Does the Sense 2 have a built-in GPS?

Yes, the Sense 2 has a built-in Global Positioning System which can be used even without connecting to the phone.

Is Fitbit’s Sense 2 a good watch for golfers?

Yes, this is the best for golfers among Fitbit’s models because of its tracking features, which enable more data monitoring.

Is the Fitbit Sense 2 waterproof?

Yes, this smartwatch is waterproof as it has the Swimproof feature, allowing it to immerse in at most 50 meters of water.

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Fitbit Versa 4: How does it compare as a Golf GPS Watch? https://golftlink.com/fitbit-versa-4-compare-as-golf-watch/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:54:24 +0000 https://golftlink.com/?p=2696 If you’re looking for a smartwatch that has a lower price than the Apple Watch SE and Garmin watches, a Fitbit Versa 4 is worth looking at. This Fitbit model offers features to track heart rate, blood glucose, and sleeping pattern, a Fitbit app that can wake you optimally, different workout modes to keep you…

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If you’re looking for a smartwatch that has a lower price than the Apple Watch SE and Garmin watches, a Fitbit Versa 4 is worth looking at.

This Fitbit model offers features to track heart rate, blood glucose, and sleeping pattern, a Fitbit app that can wake you optimally, different workout modes to keep you monitored, and an integrated Global Positioning System.

Yet, what we don’t like in this new watch is the unavailability of third-party app support, specifically Google Maps and Google Wallet.

To know what else the Fitbit Versa 4 can offer to a golfer like you, we have this article all about the Fitbit Versa 4. Read through!


First Thoughts On The Fitbit Versa 4

Fitbit has been selling a new generation of watches that can rock the world, like the Fitbit Versa 4. It resembles the new Fitbit Sense 2 but lacks an EDA sensor, skin temperature sensor, and ECG app.

Nonetheless, in terms of price comparison, the Versa 4 is more economical, especially for those who want to use the smartwatch for golfing and other light-intensity sporting activities.

Moreover, we were amazed that the Versa 4 could charge in 12 minutes and give you a full day’s worth of battery life, which is enough as the average golfing time is around 4 hours and 30 minutes.

It also has a haptic button instead of a physical button which makes touching the button feels more comfortable and immersive.

Fitbit Premium includes Fitbit's Daily Readiness Score. Image source: Fitbit.com.
Fitbit Premium includes Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score. Image source: Fitbit.com.

When buying this fitness tracker, you also get to have access for six months to the Fitbit Premium membership, which includes the following:

  • Video workouts
  • Mindfulness sessions
  • Sleep Profile

However, we were disappointed that it lacks specific essential details, like:

  • Google third-party support
  • Music support
  • Wi-Fi activation

Regardless of these missing links, this device still provides a stable connection (improved a few weeks after release) with the GP System and Alexa (long press needed).

All these help you achieve a better experience in fitness and workout, especially when golfing.

Our Pick
Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch with Daily Readiness, GPS, Golf Features Fitbit Versa 4 Smartwatch with Daily Readiness, GPS, Golf Features
$149.95

Get inspired and stay accountable with Versa 4 + Premium - learn when to work out or recover, see real-time stats during exercise and find new ways to keep your routine fresh and fun

Built for better fitness results: Daily Readiness Score(1), built-in GPS and workout intensity map, Active Zone Minutes, all-day activity tracking and 24/7 heart rate, 40+ exercise modes and automatic exercise tracking

Tools to measure and improve sleep quality: personalized Sleep Profile(1), daily sleep stages & Sleep Score, smart wake alarm and do not disturb mode

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Main features of Fitbit Versa 4

  • Heart rate tracking with high and low-rate notifications to monitor you while on the golf course
  • Blood glucose tracker to quickly check your levels even before, during, and after eyeing for a hole-in-one
  • Smart wake alarm for alarm system based on your sleeping patterns, stirring you up before a crucial golfing game efficiently
  • Exercise modes to keep your exercises on track, including community challenges
  • In-built Global Positioning System to help elevate your golfing game as you can track the exact location, distances from yards and hazards, and pacing

Pros and Cons of Fitbit Versa 4

Pros

  • User-friendly simple workout screen & side button
  • Excellent battery life lasting six or more days
  • Higher syncing range of 30ft
  • Efficient GP System tracking

Cons

  • Heart rate tracker tends to be unreliable in high-intensity activities
  • Unavailability of third-party apps

Specifications

These are the main specifications of the Fitbit Versa 4.

  • Size – 45 x 45 x 13mm
  • Glass – Gorilla Glass 3
  • Material – Stainless Steel/polymer
  • Battery life – 6+ days
  • Charging time – 2 hours (0-100%)
  • Color – Black, Waterfall Blue, Pink Sand, Beet Juice
  • Payment method – Fitbit pay
  • Heart Rate Tracking – Yes
  • Syncing Range – 30 ft.
  • Water-resistant – Yes
  • Operating Temperature – -14° to 113°F
  • Package inclusions – Versa 4, small and large bands, charging cable

Other features

The Fitbit Versa 4 is a good watch that is cheaper compared to others, even the Fitbit Sense 2.

It has other essential qualities that make it a cop for golfers, like:

  • Find My Phone
  • Automatic exercise tracking
  • Stress management score
  • Motivational community challenges
“Get better workout results with Fitbit Versa 4” by Fitbit on YouTube.

Golf features of the Fitbit Versa 4

As Versa 4 users, you can jump with joy as the GPS integration allows you to download the Pocket and Golf GPS applications.

Although it cannot record your golf swing, it can still give you accurate measurements of your cardio fitness, blood glucose, steps, distance, calories, and breathing, which can help you be in the best state when swinging your shot.

More importantly, you can connect your data to your phone as it has Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with the following:

  • Apple iOS 13.3 and above
  • Android OS 8 above

Conclusion

With the visually-appealing design of the Versa 4, including the well-thought-of incorporation of fitness trackers and health applications, this smartwatch is a good one for golfers.

Although it has its lapses in terms of Google support, music, and high-intensity workouts, the Fitbit Versa 4 is still a great golfing GPS watch with a lesser cost compared to the Sense 2.


FAQ – Fitbit Versa 4

Can you use Fitbit Versa for golf?

Yes, you can use this for golfing with its GPS and other apps accurately designed, for example, to monitor a golfer’s health and wellness.

Does the Versa 4 have a built-in GPS?

Yes, it has GPS with high efficacy in tracking locations, distance, and pacing, showing on the screen.

Is Fitbit Versa 4 a good watch for golfers?

Yes, it’s a good watch for golfers as it makes use of GPS technologies (i.e., Pocket Golf App and Golf GPS App).

Is the Fitbit Versa 4 waterproof?

Yes, it has a water resistance feature that can survive at most 50m in a shower or pool.

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