The Sense 2 runs on the latest version of Fitbit’s own FitbitOS operating system and it’s clear it’s had a bit of play with how the software is presented.

Image Credit (Trusted Reviews) Features and performance Once it’s in place, it doesn’t budge, but getting a fit that’s a fine balance between something that sits snug enough for the sensors around the back to reliably track data and isn’t too uncomfortably tight to wear day and night is easier said than done.įitbit hasn’t budged on the level water resistance the Sense 2 offers, so it’s giving you something that’s fit to stay on in a shower or go for a swim as long as it’s not submerged in water beyond 50 metres depth. The silicone band attached to our Sense 2 did nicely compliment our case colour though the clasp setup makes it a very awkward strap to secure in place and it can take some fiddling around to get it right. You’ll have to largely stick with Fitbit’s own official straps if you want to swap silicone for leather and also be happy to pay anywhere from £24-£50 for something smarter looking. If you like mixing things up on the strap front, that’s possible on the Sense 2 and it takes a simple button press to release the 24mm straps from the watch case.

It does offer an always-on mode, though the raise to wake gesture support remains as disappointingly slow as it did on the first Sense. Things don’t seem to have drastically changed in the screen department where you’ll find a rectangular AMOLED touchscreen that can get pretty bright and provides vibrant, colourful surroundings to show off watch faces and stats. Sometimes buttons are a good thing and Fitbit has acknowledged it didn’t quite get things right when it ditched them. It was far from the ideal solution of having some form of physical control while also trying to offer a clean, uncluttered look. Previously, interactions outside of using the touchscreen display were done by pressing the sides of the case. The big change here is that Fitbit has decided to include a physical button and that’s definitely a big positive. You’ve still got a 40mm case that’s made from aluminium and a strap that comes in small or large size options, with both strap sizes included in the box. Putting it side-by-side with the first Sense and it’s not a marked change in how this watch feels to wear.

The Sense 2 doesn’t look too dissimilar to the original Sense, though Fitbit says it’s thinner and lighter.

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