On a mid-November day in 2022, as the early rush toward Black Friday began to gather, Amazon lowered the price of Fitbit's Versa 2 smartwatch from its usual $149 to $99. It is a modest moment in the long story of shoppers hunting for value, yet it marks something rare: a name-brand wearable reaching a price most people once associated with no-name gadgets. The watch remains a capable companion for everyday fitness and sleep tracking, though its lack of built-in GPS leaves a gap that only newer models close.
Fitbit Versa 2 Drops to $99 on Amazon, Its Lowest Price Yet Ahead of Black Friday
A name-brand smartwatch under $100 is close to unheard of.
Mark
So what actually happened here? A price drop, nothing more?
Mimi
Amazon cut the Fitbit Versa 2 from $149 to $99 as part of early Black Friday sales. It applies to most colors, and Tom's Guide says it's among the best smartwatch deals it has seen.
Mark
What do you get for that money?
Mimi
An always-on AMOLED display, Alexa built in, Spotify support, accurate sleep tracking, and about three days of battery in their testing.
Luke
Careful with the superlatives, though. Calling it the lowest price ever is the outlet's framing. The piece says it's one of the best deals they've seen, not that they've shown a full price history.
Mark
Fair. What's the catch with the watch itself?
Mimi
No on-board GPS. For an outdoor run or ride you need your phone with you. And Spotify can't store playlists offline.
Luke
Also, the three-day battery figure comes from the reviewers' own testing. Your results could differ, and the article doesn't give a range.
Mark
So who is this for?
Mimi
Someone who wants a cheap, capable tracker and doesn't need GPS. Those who do are pointed toward the Versa 4, which the article says was also on sale when last checked.
Luke
Worth remembering that deal was last checked at the time of writing. Prices on sale events shift, and the piece doesn't say how long this one lasts.
El Pulso
- A name-brand smartwatch has dropped to $99, a price the market rarely offers for this class of device.
- Shoppers face a familiar tension: a bargain that comes with a real omission, since the Versa 2 has no on-board GPS.
- Buyers are being steered toward a choice between this affordable model and the newer Versa 3 and Versa 4, each carrying its own sale pricing.
- The deal is landing as a strong early signal in the Black Friday season, with the watch likely to appeal most to budget-minded fitness tracking buyers.
On a mid-November day in 2022, as the early rush toward Black Friday began to gather, Amazon lowered the price of Fitbit's Versa 2 smartwatch from its usual $149 to $99. It is a modest moment in the long story of shoppers hunting for value, yet it marks something rare: a name-brand wearable reaching a price most people once associated with no-name gadgets. The watch remains a capable companion for everyday fitness and sleep tracking, though its lack of built-in GPS leaves a gap that only newer models close.
On November 16, 2022, Amazon cut the Fitbit Versa 2 from $149 to $99 as part of its early Black Friday sales. Tom's Guide called it one of the strongest smartwatch deals it had seen, noting that a name-brand smartwatch under $100 is close to unheard of. The discount covers most color options, so buyers can pick the finish they like.
The Versa 2 is Fitbit's midrange smartwatch, with a squircle-shaped always-on AMOLED display and a look that recalls an Apple Watch. Alexa is built in for weather checks and voice-started workouts, Spotify works for Premium subscribers, and step and sleep tracking are included. Reviewers found the sleep analysis accurate and the battery solid at about three days per charge.
The real trade-off is GPS. Without it, runners and cyclists must carry a phone for accurate location data. For those who need it, Tom's Guide points to a separate deal on the Versa 4. The article admits the Versa 2 lacks some features of newer models, yet still calls it an excellent value at $99.
The decision comes down to need. Buyers wanting basic fitness tracking, sleep data and Alexa at the lowest price will find it here, while those who want to leave their phones behind may be better served by the newer models.
On November 16, 2022, Amazon marked down the Fitbit Versa 2 to $99, a full $50 below its usual $149 price. The cut arrived as part of the retailer's early Black Friday sales, and Tom's Guide called it one of the strongest smartwatch deals it had seen, noting that a name-brand smartwatch under $100 is close to unheard of.
The discount applies to most of the watch's color options, so buyers can choose the finish they prefer rather than settling for whatever is left. Tom's Guide describes the Versa 2 as Fitbit's midrange smartwatch, and says it impressed in the outlet's own review.
The watch has a squircle-shaped, always-on AMOLED display with slightly rounded edges, a design that gives it a look somewhat like an Apple Watch. Alexa is built in, which lets wearers ask for basic information such as the weather or start a workout by voice. The Versa 2 also supports Spotify, and it covers step counting and a range of other fitness-tracking features.
In testing, the reviewers found the sleep-tracking analysis accurate and the battery life solid, at about three days per charge. Music playback is included, though with a limit: Spotify works for subscribers with Premium accounts, but the Versa 2 cannot store playlists for offline listening.
The larger omission is GPS. The watch has no on-board GPS, so anyone who wants accurate location data from an outdoor run or bike ride has to carry a phone along. For shoppers who see that as a deal-breaker, Tom's Guide points to a separate deal on the Fitbit Versa 4, which was available when the outlet last checked.
The newer Versa 3 and Versa 4 both add upgrades, and the article acknowledges that the Versa 2 is not as fully featured as some of the smartwatches the outlet has tested this year. Even so, it calls the Versa 2 an excellent value and one of the best cheap smartwatches available, a bargain that is hard to beat at $99.
The choice comes down to what a buyer needs. Those after basic fitness tracking, sleep data and Alexa at the lowest price can look at the Versa 2, while runners and cyclists who want to leave the phone behind may be better served by the newer models. Tom's Guide is also running a Black Friday live blog covering further savings on wearables, TVs, laptops and headphones.
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Tom's Guide calls the Versa 2 an excellent value and one of the best cheap smartwatches you can buy.— Tom's Guide
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