Last Updated on September 7, 2020 by Jude Simeone
Meet Fitbit Sense that has been announced alongside Fitbit Versa 3 and Inspire 2. Fitbit Sense is a higher-end smartwatch with more health tracking features than Versa 3. The Sense features stress monitoring and ECG tracking which Versa 3 lacks. In addition, it comes with a loudspeaker, microphone, inbuilt GPS, temperature tracking, improved battery life, and fast charging technology. see the full specifications and features of Fitbit Sense.
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Fitbit Sense Full Specifications
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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| Device name | Fitbit Sense | ||||||||||||
| Device type | Sport/Fitness smartwatch | ||||||||||||
| Predessesor | Fitbit Versa 2 | ||||||||||||
| Successor | __ | ||||||||||||
| Released date | September, 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Ideal for | Unisex | ||||||||||||
DISPLAY |
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| Display type | AMOLED | ||||||||||||
| Display size | 1.58 inches | ||||||||||||
| Display resolution | 336 x 336 pixel | ||||||||||||
| Pixel density | -- | ||||||||||||
| Input type | Touchscreen | ||||||||||||
| Always-on | Yes | ||||||||||||
BODY |
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| Shape | Square/curved | ||||||||||||
| Dimension | 40.5 x 40.5 x 12.4 mm | ||||||||||||
| Weight | -- | ||||||||||||
| Casing material | Aluminum | ||||||||||||
| Strap/band material | Silicone | ||||||||||||
| Bezel Material | Stainless steel | ||||||||||||
| Strap size | 140 - 180 mm (small) 180 - 220 mm (large) |
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| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||||||||||||
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | ||||||||||||
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | ||||||||||||
| Color(s) | Carbon/graphite Lunar white/soft gold |
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MEMORY |
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| RAM | -- | ||||||||||||
| Internal storage | About 4GB | ||||||||||||
| Memory card slot | No | ||||||||||||
CONNECTIVITY |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 LE | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth calling | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | ||||||||||||
| NFC | Yes | ||||||||||||
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS | ||||||||||||
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY |
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| Technology | No | ||||||||||||
| SIM | No | ||||||||||||
| Band | No | ||||||||||||
NOTIFICATIONS |
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| Email alert | Yes | ||||||||||||
| SMS alert | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Calls alert | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Event reminder | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Weather | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Third-party apps | Yes | ||||||||||||
FITNESS TRACKING |
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| Sleep apnea | No | ||||||||||||
| Sleep tracking | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Steps | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Floors climbed | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Calories | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Distance | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Stress | Yes | ||||||||||||
| VO2 Max. | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Blood oxygen | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Blood pressure | No | ||||||||||||
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Swim tracking | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | ||||||||||||
| Preloaded maps | No | ||||||||||||
| On-screen workout modes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Triathlon mode | __ | ||||||||||||
| ECG Tracking | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Safety tracking | No | ||||||||||||
MEDIA |
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| Audio | mp3/mp4 | ||||||||||||
| Music streaming | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth music | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Radio | No | ||||||||||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Microphone | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Camera | No | ||||||||||||
SENSORS |
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| Accelerometer | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Barometer/Altimeter | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Heart rate monitor (HRM) | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Compass | No | ||||||||||||
| Gyroscope | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Ambient light | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Pulse Ox. | Yes | ||||||||||||
| ECG | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Thermometer | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Other sensors | __ | ||||||||||||
PLATFORM | |||||||||||||
| Operating system (OS) | Fitbit OS | ||||||||||||
| Chipset | -- | ||||||||||||
| CPU | -- | ||||||||||||
| GPU | -- | ||||||||||||
BATTERY | |||||||||||||
| Type of battery | Non-removable lithium polymer | ||||||||||||
| Battery capacity | -- | ||||||||||||
| Battery life | Mixed usage: up to 6 days+ | ||||||||||||
| Charging type | USB based charging dock | ||||||||||||
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | ||||||||||||
| Battery saver mode | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Solar power | No | ||||||||||||
| Rapid charging | Yes | ||||||||||||
CLOCK FEATURES |
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| Time/Date | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Stopwatch | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Alarm | Yes | ||||||||||||
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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| Control camera | _ | ||||||||||||
| Music control | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Find phone | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Text response | Yes | ||||||||||||
MISC |
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| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | ||||||||||||
| Compatibility | Android, IOS Check supported devices |
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| Companion app | Fitbit App | ||||||||||||
| Customizable watch face | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Interchangeable band | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Voice command | Yes | ||||||||||||
BOX CONTENTS |
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Fitbit Sense Features
- Improved Design; 1.58 inches Wider display
- Improved Heart Rate Tracking, Temprature tracking, ECG, Stress Monitoring and Inbuilt GPS
- A Smarter Smartwatch: Loudspeaker and Google Assitant Added
- Improved Battery Life and Fast Charging
The Sense is a lightweight smartwatch with a sleek and elegant design. Aluminum has been used for the case, while the bezel is made of stainless steel and the straps are made of elastomer. The 1.58 inches always-on display is powered by AMOLED that offers interactive and colorful display, while Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covers the screen.
Fitbit Sense is available in white/soft gold and carbon/graphite colors. You can store and access up to 5 watch faces directly from the watch and like other Fitbit smartwatches, you get access to loads of apps that you can install from the Fitbit App.
Fitbit Sense comes with an improved PurePulse 2.0 heart rate tracking technology, and it also features an ECG sensor that detects irregular heart rhythm, stress monitoring via the EDA scan app. There is an inbuilt GPS that allows you to track outdoor activities without carrying your phone along. It also features temperature tracking that monitors your temperature as well as features blood oxygen tracking.
There’s the reflection feature that allows you to compare stress patterns and can help you figure out what causes you stress.
And like other Fitbit smartwatches, the Sense features 20+ preloaded sport modes, Active minutes, comprehensive sleep tracking, calories, steps, distance, floors climbed, menstrual cycle tracking, stress management via a guided breathing session.
Fitbit Sense features Alexa Voice and Google Assistant which allow you to do simple tasks with your voice. It also comes with a microphone and loudspeaker that allows you to play music aloud without a wireless Bluetooth headphone and as well allows you to make and receive calls from the watch. Thus, joining the likes of Active 2, Watch 5, and other smartwatches that have the Bluetooth calling feature.
Other features include onboard music storage via adding your own music or services such as Deezer, Pandora, and Spotify. There’s also Fitbit Pay that allows you to make a payment from the watch.
Fitbit claims the Sense can last up to 6 days with mixed usage, while fast charging has also been added.
All Fitbit Sense Features at a Glance
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| SMART FEATURES | |
| Display | 1.58 inches AMOLED |
| Ambient light | Yes |
| Always-on-display Just glance to see what you need during workouts or when your hands are full. (will require frequent charging) | Yes |
| Syncs Wirelessly Automatically sync to most popular iOS and Android devices to show your stats, trends and progress on your Fitbit dashboard. | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant Check the weather, set timers, control your smart home devices, and more, powered by Amazon Alexa. Amazon Alexa not available in all countries | Yes |
| Google Voice Assistant Check the weather, set timers, control your smart home devices, and more, powered by Google Voice. | Yes |
| Music Storage Store and play 300+ songs on your smartwatch—plus download your favorite Pandora stations or Deezer playlists. Paid subscriptions required. Pandora is US only. | Yes |
| Make Payments Use your credit and debit cards to make secure purchases anywhere that accepts tap-and-pay.See participating banks | Yes |
| Smart Notification See call, text, or calendar notifications on screen & get push notifications from smartphone apps. | Yes |
| Connect With Wireless Headphones Listen to your favorite tunes without the wires. | Yes |
| Connect and Control Music on Spotify Control your music, songs, and browse recent playlists and podcasts all from your wrist. Works with phone nearby; Spotify Premium subscription required. Not available in all countries. | Yes |
| Sleep Mode Use the sleep mode to mute smartphone notifications and stop your screen from turning on at night. | Yes |
| Do Not Disturb Mode Use do not disturb mode when you want to mute call, text, calendar, and app notifications during the day. | Yes |
| Access Apps On Watch Access your favorite apps for fitness, sports, news, travel, transit, and more with a simple tap. | Yes |
| Loudspeaker and Microphone Has a loudspeaker that allows you to play music aloud and as well make and receive calls via Bluetooth connection to the phone. | Yes |
| EXERCISE FEATURES | |
| Real-Time Using Built In GPS See your real-time pace and distance without a phone, then get a map of your route in the Fitbit app. | Yes |
| Real-Time Using Phone GPS See your real-time pace and distance by connecting to your phone's GPS, then get a map of your route in the Fitbit app. | No |
| Workout Intensity Map After outdoor exercise, check your workout intensity map in the Fitbit app to see your heart rate zones throughout your route. | Yes |
| Active Zone Minutes Feel a buzz when you reach your target heart rate zones during exercise and celebrate when you earn extra minutes outside of workouts. | Yes |
| Active Minutes Calculates active minutes through metabolic equivalents (METs). This metric, which factors in your body mass, is used to estimate exercise intensity. | Yes |
| Personalized Reminders Stay on track toward your goals with personalized reminders that remind you to stay active, get hydrated, stick to a sleep schedule and more. | Yes |
| SmartTrack Exercise Recognition Automatically record select exercises like running, biking and more & see detailed workout information in the Fitbit app. | Yes |
| 20 Preset Workout Modes Choose from 20+ exercise modes like run, bike, swim, yoga and more, set a goal, and get real-time stats during your workouts. | Yes |
| Swimproof Water-resistant up to 50M, so you can wear your tracker or smartwatch in the shower, pool, and beyond. | Yes |
| Onscreen Workout Coach Get personalized on-screen workouts that play on your wrist, coach you through each move and adapt based on your feedback. | Yes |
| Sedentary Reminder See how long you've been active throughout the day and get reminders to fit in a few extra steps when you've been sitting a bit too long. | Yes |
| See Your Heart Rate Zones Use your personalized fat burn, cardio, and peak heart rate zones to optimize your effort during workouts. | Yes |
| HEALTH FEATURES | |
| EDA Scan App The on-wrist EDA Scan app detects electrodermal activity—which may indicate your body’s response to stress—and reveals a graph in the Fitbit app to illuminate it. | Yes |
| ECG tracking Monitors your heart rate and can help you detect irregular heart rhythms which can lead to AFib is left untreated | Yes |
| Cardio Fitness Score (VO2 Max.) Get a better understanding of your fitness level and see how you can improve over time with a personalized Cardio Fitness Score. | Yes |
| Complete Sleep Tracking See your time spent in light, deep and REM sleep stages and get sleep insights to help you improve. https://www.fitbit.com/us/technology | Yes |
| Female Health Tracking Know your body on a deeper level using your tracker or smartwatch with the Fitbit app to follow your cycle, record symptoms and more. | Yes |
| Guided Breathing Session Find moments of calm throughout your day with personalized breathing sessions based on your heart rate. | Yes |
| SpO2 Sensor Allows you to see how well your blood utilizes oxygen. | Yes |
| 24/7 Heart Rate Tracking Use 24/7 heart rate to better track calorie burn, see your resting heart rate trends and get real-time guidance to optimize your workouts. | Yes |
| Resting Heart Rate Wear your tracker or smartwatch all day and night to record your resting heart rate and track heart rate over time. | Yes |
| 24/7 Activity Tracking Track steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes, hourly activity, and stationary time. | Yes |
| Altimeter Counts floors climbed | Yes |
| Sleep Score Based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness, this personalized score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night. | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking Understand your rest with automatic sleep tracking and silent alarms on your wrist & bedtime reminders and helpful tips in the app. | Yes |
| All Day Calorie Burn Better understand the total number of calories you burn—all day and during workouts—to manage your weight and stay on track toward your goals. | Yes |
| Battery Life | 6 days+ |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
Pros
- Elegant, sleek and lighweight design.
- Added inbuilt GPS.
- Improved heart rate and temprature tracking.
- Onboard music storage.
- ECG and stress tracking.
- Bluetooth caling with loudspeaker added.
- Long battery life.
- Moderatly priced.
Cons
- You can only install apps from the Fitbit app.
- You can only store only 5 watch faces at any time on the watch.
- You can only add personal music from a desktop computer or laptop.
