Before we begin here is a Fitbit Inspire 2 Vs Amazon Halo View summary table for a quick comparison:
AMAZON HALO VIEW | FITBIT INSPIRE 2 | |
Display | 0.95-inch, Colored OLED | 1.4-inch, Monochrome OLED |
Resolution | 120 x 240 pixels | 124 x 206 pixels |
Subscription | 1-year Amazon Halo membership | 1-year Fitbit Premium trial |
Changeable Band | Yes | Yes |
Activity Tracking | Calories burned, heart rate, step counts, time at rest and active, 10 exercise options, movement intensity | Heart rate zones, 20+ exercise modes, pace and distance in real time, VO2 Max, Calories burned, heart rate |
Wellness Features | Reminders to move, posture and stability check, body fat percentage, voice tone analysis | Breathing rate, reminders to move, stress score, mood and food logging, guided, SpO2 sensor, breathing, menstrual health monitoring, HVR |
Additional Features | Alexa | Google Fast Pair For Android |
Notifications | Alarm, text messages, do-not-disturb, timers, stopwatch | Calls, text messages, do-not-disturb, alarm, timers, stopwatch |
Compatibility | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Battery Life | Up to 5 days | Up to 10 days |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 ATM (Swimproof) | Up to 5 ATM (Swimproof) |
Sleep Tracking | Skin temperature, sleep stages (Light, Deep, REM), Sleep score, sleep duration | Sleep score, sleep stages (Light, Deep, REM), sleep duration, skin temperature |
Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
Amazon Halo View Vs Fitbit Inspire 2: Differences and Similarities
Here’s how Amazon Halo View and Fitbit Inspire 2 compare to each other in detail:
Display and Design: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
Fitbit Inspire 2 is designed with a 1.4-inch monochrome touchscreen that is scratchproof and responds well to touch with quality graphics thanks to its 124 x 206 pixels resolution.
On the other hand, we have the Amazon Halo view which is also a touchscreen with a resolution of 120 x 240 pixels (Halo View has a better resolution than Fitbit Inspire 2).
The screen display on Amazon Halo View is much smaller (0.95 inches) than that of Fitbit Inspire 2.
Talking of wrist straps, like Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Inspire 2 can have its bands changed for a more customized look. The Amazon Halo View also allows users to alter the band for a matching fit.
Location Tracking: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
The Amazon Halo View does not feature any GPS. Therefore, the worst mistake you can do is buy it with the goal of having it map your routes and paces.
Fitbit Inspire 2 is the best alternative to the watch because it comes with a GPS. With Fitbit Inspire 2 you don’t have to come along with your smartphone because it doesn’t share your phone’s GPS rather its GPS is built-in.
Water Resistance Rating: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
Both fitness trackers can withstand water splashes, accompany you to the shower, to the beach, and to the swimming pool because they are waterproof.
Fitbit Sense and Amazon Halo View are water-resistant up to 50 meters below water just like TicWatch E3, Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Charge 4, Charge 3, Sense e.tc.
Communication: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
The Inspire 2 and Amazon Halo View watch will sync with your smartphone to provide you with text messages and incoming call notifications.
To activate text messages, and notifications on Halo View from iPhone go to settings from the phone, choose Bluetooth, select the watch, and turn on the notifications.
Both of these watches feature the do-not-disturb feature that prevents any notification from destructing you while working out or when in an important meeting.
Compatibility: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
The Amazon Halo View is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It is only compatible with Android Version 8.0 or above and iOS devices version 13.0 or above.
Tracking: Fitbit Inspire 2 vs Amazon Halo View
Fitbit Inspire 2 cannot keep track of the blood oxygen level because it lacks the SpO2 sensor.
Fortunately, the SpO2 sensor is found on Amazon Halo View to help you monitor the levels of oxygen in your blood.
Have a look at Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Charge 4, Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Charge 5, Fitbit Luxe, and Fitbit Versa series if you want a Fitbit watch that is capable of monitoring blood oxygen levels.
Fitbit will monitor your heart rate and award you 1-year free access to Fitbit Premium membership once you buy the tracker.
Inspire 2 will also track sleep, Active Zone Minutes, menstrual cycle, levels of stress, and breathing behavior among others.
Fitbit Inspire 2 and Amazon Halo View watch can both keep track of calories burned, heart rate, and step counts.
On the other side, Amazon Halo View will be able to monitor the skin temperature, track your light sleep, deep sleep, REM sleep, check posture and stability, and the percentage of fats in the body.
We also have the reminders to move feature on both of the watches. This feature will have you walk at least 250 steps each hour.
The watches will remind you to move whenever they detect steps less than 250 or no steps when it is 10 minutes to the next hour for all hours.
Other Sensors
There is an altimeter in Amazon Halo View that will help track elevation thus you get to know the number of staircases climbed or how far you go up the mountain or hill. Unfortunately, this awesome feature lacks in Fitbit Inspire 2.
Fitbit Inspire and Amazon Halo View both have 3-axis accelerometers that will keep track of accelerations taking place in connection to the 3 Cartesian axes.
Companion App
For you to have an in-depth of your Fitbit Inspire 2 watch you will need to install the Fitbit App which is available in both Google Play and Apple Store for Android and iOS devices.
This is all the same for Amazon Halo View the only thing that differs is that it uses the Amazon Halo app.
Battery Life
Both watches come with good battery life. The Inspire 2 promises to serve up to one week (7 days) while the Halo View promises to keep a charge for about 6 days.
The longer the battery life the more time you get to track your workout activities and wellness.
Pros For Fitbit Inspire 2
- Has a fairly large display.
- The straps can be interchanged
- Menstrual health monitoring
- Has a built-in GPS
Cons For Fitbit Inspire 2
- Lacks an altimeter to track stairs climbed
Pros For Amazon Halo View
- Changeable bands
- A bit cheaper compared to Inspire 2
Cons For Amazon Halo View
- Lacks a GPS
- Can’t monitor stress
- Unlike Inspire 2, it can’t track the menstrual cycle
- Can’t automatically track exercises
Which Smartwatch should I Buy: Fitbit Inspire 2 or Amazon Halo View?
Although both watches are worth the money. We find Fitbit Inspire 2 full of exciting fitness and wellness features.
A feature like menstrual detection is found on Inspire 2 and that makes it the best Fitbit for women.
Although the built-in GPS feature that it has but lacks in the Halo View will help cyclists monitor their locations are they ride bikes.
Although Amazon Halo View comes with a crispier resolution, the display on Inspire 2 is more user-friendly than that on Amazon Halo View.
We also found out that Fitbit Inspire 2 has a better battery life than Amazon Halo View.
Although Amazon Halo View is about $20 cheaper than Fitbit Inspire 2, we would prefer the Inspire 2 over it.
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