If you’ve got a fitness-obsessed friend or family member to shop for this year, you don’t actually have to wait for the Black Friday madness to start. The early deals are already floating around, and some of them are worth looking at. One in particular is the Fitbit Versa 4. It’s a solid all-around smartwatch whether the person you’re buying for is a runner, a climber, or just someone who likes having their workouts tracked. Normally it sits at $200, but Amazon dropped it to $120 for a limited time, which is a clean 40% off. That’s not one of those “meh” discounts—you’re actually saving $80 here.
The Versa 4 is like having a fitness coach right on your wrist. It’s got more than 40 exercise modes, so whatever your workout of choice is—lifting at the gym, taking a long run, paddling around in a kayak—it’s ready to track it. Since it has its own built-in GPS, you don’t need to drag your phone along when you head outside. Just start the workout, and it’ll track your pace and mileage without any fuss.
The GPS also makes Google Maps work right on your wrist, which is convenient if you’re running a new route. It can provide you with turn-by-turn directions in real time. And Google Wallet is built in, so paying for coffee after your workout is as simple as tapping your wrist. Calls, texts, random app notifications alike all show up on the watch so you’re not constantly fishing your phone out of your pocket.
Ready to Take on the Day
One of the features you might end up liking more than you’d expect is the Daily Readiness Score. Each morning, it basically gives you a “how cooked are you” reading based on how well you slept, your heart rate, and how active you’ve been lately. If you’re in good shape for the day, it might nudge you to go for a tougher workout. If you’re dragging, it’ll suggest something lighter or even a rest day. You also get recommended workouts and a daily Active Zone Minutes goal if you like having a target to chase.
And since the watch comes with six months of Fitbit Premium, you can dive even deeper into the nerdy wellness stuff—detailed sleep breakdowns, deeper readiness data, and some mindfulness sessions that can be pretty nice when your day gets chaotic.
The Fitbit Versa 4 comes in a few different color option, each currently on sale, but the steepest discount offered s for the copper rose casing with the pink sand band. It makes a perfect gift for a health-and-fitness-minded friend. Or honestly, just grab it for yourself—$120 for a legit fitness smartwatch is tough to beat.
