Fitbit · Inspire

Inspire 2

Released September 2020

A slim fitness tracker for everyday activity and sleep tracking, with connected GPS and up to ten days of battery life.

Type
Smart and sports
Sizes
37 mm
Movement
–
Power reserve
–
Display
OLED
Battery
10 days
Water
50 m
GPS
None
Weight
–

What reviewers say

Reviewers like its slim, comfortable design, sleep tracking and long battery life for everyday use. They criticise the small monochrome screen, mixed heart-rate results during harder workouts and the Premium paywall for some insights.

From techradar.com and wareable.com

Display

Case sizes
37 mm
Panel
OLED
Always-on display
No
Display detail
Greyscale PMOLED touchscreen; no always-on mode

Health and fitness

ECG
No
Blood oxygen
No
Skin temperature
No
Sleep apnoea alerts
No
High blood pressure alerts
No
Body composition
No
Fall detection
No
Crash detection
No
GPS
None
Water resistance
50 m
Sensors
3-axis accelerometer; multipath optical heart-rate tracker; vibration motor
Health features
24/7 heart-rate tracking, sleep stages and sleep score; menstrual-health tracking through the Fitbit app.
Fitness features
More than 20 exercise types; Active Zone Minutes; connected GPS uses a paired phone; automatic activity tracking.

Battery and connections

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 10 days
Mobile data option
No
Works with
iPhone and Android
Battery life detail
Up to 10 days; actual battery life varies with use and settings.
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0; connected GPS through a compatible phone. Phone setup and sync use the Google Health app; current phone requirements are Android 11+ or iOS 16.4+.

Design

Software
Other
Case materials
Plastic housing and buckle; flexible elastomer band.
Size
37 × 16.8 × 12.9 mm; about 20 g with band.
Bands
Small band fits 140–180 mm wrists; large band fits 180–220 mm wrists; compatible with an optional accessory clip.
Colours
Black; Lunar White; Desert Rose.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Slim, light design with sleep and heart-rate tracking
  • Up to ten days of claimed battery life
  • Supports both wrist wear and an optional clip

Cons

  • Small monochrome display shows limited information
  • Uses a paired phone for GPS
  • Some detailed sleep insights require Fitbit Premium

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSizesMovementPower reserveDisplayBatteryWaterGPSWeightReleased
Smart and sports36.7 mm––OLED7 days50 mSingle-band–Sept 2021
Smart and sports39.32 mm––OLED10 days50 mNone17.69 gSept 2022
Smart and sports40.48 mm––OLED6 days50 mSingle-band–Sept 2020

Newer model: Inspire 3.

Sources

  1. fitbit.com/global/us/products/trackers/inspire2
  2. fitbit.com/content/assets/help/manuals/manual_inspire_2_en_US.pdf
  3. support.google.com/googlehealth/answer/14237201
  4. support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14226283
  5. blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/fitbit/fitbit-eda-ecg
  6. techradar.com/reviews/fitbit-inspire-2
  7. computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tests-Wearables-Fitbit-Inspire-2-Test-29397819.html

Photo: Fitbit/Google supplied product photograph; complete supplied canvas, background and transparency preserved.

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