Fitbit is a global leader in the fitness band category, but its latest offering, the Fitbit Ionic, is taking a crack at the smartwatch space, which is largely dominated by Apple Watch. Of course, the company isn’t about to leave its fitness credentials in the dust, so the Ionic offers a combination of both. However, this dual purpose does split the focus somewhat, and it remains to be seen whether customers will be convinced by the split.

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