GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.
Your blood oxygen level is a measurement how much oxygen is reaching your muscles. It is important because low levels mean that you will become easily fatigued during exercise. The more exercise you do, the better your blood oxygen levels will become.
This measures barometric air pressure. It can predict weather changes, for example a sudden drop in air pressure could mean a storm is coming. When calibrated correctly it can be used to determine altitude, which helps GPS devices to lock on quicker and with greater accuracy.
An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.
A compass is useful for gaming, maps, and navigation software.
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
A cadence sensor measures the number of pedal revolutions per minute when you are cycling. It enables you to monitor how fast you are pedaling.
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
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Matti
1 year ago
8 / 10
Perspective of an Average Joe
Matti
1 year ago
8 / 10
If you're looking for a fitness watch that has a long battery life, displays notifications from your smartphone, comes with good motivational features, and also looks quite good, the Versa 3 is just right. Plus, it's available for quite a small price. However, if you're after a smartwatch similar to the Versa, you might want to wait for the Pixel Watch or opt for the Samsung Galaxy Watch or perhaps go for the Fitbits Charge 5 if you're focusing more on fitness and less on smartwatch functions.
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Gigi
8 months ago
3 / 10
Short Battery Life
Gigi
8 months ago
3 / 10
Initially, the battery lasted me 2-3 days. Now, after 2 years of owning my Versa 3, the battery barely lasts more than 1 day, despite having the screen turned off and notifications disabled. They could improve upon the battery longevity. Otherwise, it's good. If not for this, it would be a 9-10 out of 10 rated watch.
Bob
2 years ago
6 / 10
Worth the money
Bob
2 years ago
6 / 10
Loved my Ionic and had none of the issues described with the watch. I did not need the options of the Sense. I may not use all the features of this watch. I'm interested in step counts, sleep and heartrate. I won't use the music, notification, food, water, Starbucks, Deezer or any of the other functions. A major issue is the repeated failure to install certain options: SpO2 and clock faces so far.
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