Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Fitbit Sense

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Which high-end smartwatch is right for you? In this video, I'll compare the Fitbit Sense to the Apple Watch Series 6 on battery life, performance, fitness tracking, ECG, blood oxygen and sleep tracking.

00:00 - Apple Watch Series 6 vs Fitbit Sense
01:00 - Design, watch bands and faces
03:35 - Sensors and health features
08:28 - GPS, fitness and heart rate tracking
11:25 - Smartwatch features
14:29 - Battery life
15:36 - Lexy's Pick

[LexySavvides]

Thanks for WATCH-ing (sorry, couldn't help it). Let me know which one you prefer and any questions in the comments below!

[mimage]

If you aren't doing anything urgent soon and want to take a nap without the stress of worrying when you fall asleep, and don't want to accidentally over sleep or worrying so much when you will pass out that you can't fall asleep, I think it would be an awesome feature for a watch to track when you fall asleep and set a time to wake you up in a designated time you want for a nap. For example a power nap at 15 to 20 minutes. It starts the timer when you fall asleep and then wakes you up after a certain amount of sleep when you nap. There are many types of naps so this would be beneficial for many set times.

[icyyadao]

I have been an Apple Watch user and I must say that I am loving my Fitbit Sense because of the battery life, health data, and its premium design. Fitbit Sense is a health tracker and really motivates you to achieve your health and wellness goals

[bretonpeters]

In a nutshell, the Apple Watch is a smart watch that has a fitness component whereas the Fitbit is a fitness tracker that has a smart watch component. The biggest thing that is always left out from comparisons of the Apple Watch with all the others is that one can send the watch in to have the battery replaced whereas, in this case, one cannot do the same for any Fitbit watches. So, when the battery of any Fitbit Watch dies, one has to throw the watch away and buy new... I did enjoy the comparison. Thanks for doing it.

[chrisdecrease]

I opt for Fitbit Sense. I want the health functions- especially the sleep tracking they offer.

[BishimDeja]

I have the old Fitbit Hr. I loved that it automatically track my sleep. It knew when I fell asleep and how long I slept for. Also I loved how I can track a workout. Especially my steps. I’d press start and it would start tracking. The Apple Watch only counts total steps of the day. Not per workout. Annoying.

[msp]

Just bought the sense and I love it. I haven’t had any problems with the side button as yet. I’m a fitness fanatic and have high blood pressure so I went with Fitbit because it has more detailed readings. I do however prefer the shape of the Apple Watch and have small wrists so hope they will both come out with an even smaller versions in the future.

[YogiTheBearMan]

The laggy response and slow transfers from phone on Fitbit are unforgivable in a watch that costs over $300

[impendio]

This is truly a category where you could go either way, if you are not too deep into Apple land then the Fitbit gives you overall better stats but not much other features, while the Apple Watch will let you get the most out of the rest of your Apple services and stuff like unlocking your computer.

[VPOFIT]

The health data from the Fitbit is far superior to the Apple offering. I have the Sense and am very happy with it. Best to all!

[citiesinruin]

*Youtube is getting real comfortable with these double no skip ads*

[dragonbone]

I agonised over the two for months lol. I watched endless YouTube reviews and comparisons, and read hundreds of online reviews. I’ve owned Fitbit’s for four years, but love Apple products. I needed a new watch, and wondered if it was time to move to Apple Watch.
I finally chose Fitbit Sense after very careful consideration. I’ve had it for 4 days now, and absolutely loving it so far.

[matthewflores]

having to pay for premium after buying a 300$+ watch is such a moneygrab

[larryb]

Call me crazy, but I wear both the Apple watch 6 and the Fitbit Charge 4 for the very reasons you stated. Fitbit for sleep info and Apple watch for most other things.

[royallyfabulous]

Great analysis...I think i’ll buy both !

[teddykgb]

I've already ordered a Series 6; I'm just here for the Lexy.

[Drrck]

My suggestion: If you already have a one of the older Fitbit Versas or Ionic, keep it. Wait until all the features are activated before you buy the Sense or Versa 3.

[Chartminister]

Can’t afford either of them. Came here for lexy ❤️

[mzmel]

The Apple Watch is a notifications watch that does fitness on the side. I’ve worn one for the last couple of years and I love it. Especially while working in the office. But I just started on a new fitness journey and I don’t need the notifications as much because I work at home due to the pandemic so I picked up the Sense for $200 on Black Friday. If you want fitness specs and data that motivates you to hit your goals the Sense wins hands down.

[jenniferbojo]

I have always had the Fitbit with the fitness pal app and always enjoyed. Looking at the iwatch 6 and I really feel that the Fitbit sense has more to offer me but the downside is definitely the music...