If you are in the market for a new Fitbit, you have no shortage of options. Along with the three new devices unveiled this week, Fitbit also sells many others. The full line-up includes no less than nine smartwatches and trackers, many of which have overlapping features.
If you are confused, you have come to the right place. There are plenty of Fitbit devices worth buying, but we’re here to tell you which devices not to buy.
Definitely buy
Fitbit Sense ($ 330)
What you get: The Sense is Fitbit’s latest flagship device with a 1.58-inch display and interchangeable bands. It has every heat and fitness feature you could want: step tracking, altitude, active zone minutes, sleep training, built-in GPS, and a range of next-generation sensors that include EDA for stress, ECG for heart rate, and skin temperature for disease. You also get Alexa and Google Assistant, fast upload, music storage, and call answering.
FitbitThe Fitbit Sense has an array of next-generation sensors that the Versa 3 does not have.
What you do not get: The Sense has each Fitbit clock and whistle plugged into one device.
Why you should buy it: If you want everything. You will not find any more advanced smartwatch from Fitbit or anyone else. As a bonus, you get a six-month trial for Fitbit Premium worth $ 60, which gives even more data from the watch’s sensors.
Fitbit Versa 3 ($ 230)
What you get: The Versa 3 is a small update to the Versa 2, which brings all the features of that watch (see below) along with GPS, a second-gen PurePulse heart rate sensor, and a larger display. It also has a new magnetic fast charger that will give a full days charge in about 10 minutes, as well as the ability to answer calls and call Google Assistant.
FitbitThe Fitbit Versa 3 tracks your movements, but not your stress levels.
What you do not get: The sensors EDA, ECG and skin temp on the Sense, as the Premium subscription of six months.
Why you should buy it: The Versa 3 is identical to the Sense minus the sensors. The belts are even interchangeable. If your budget is too tight to spend the extra money on the Sense, the Versa 3 is a solid option.
Fitbit Inspire 2 ($ 100)
What you get: The Inspire 2 is an update to the Inspire HR, allowing you to follow step, sleep and exercise, along with a few key additions including 10-day battery life (twice as long as the Inspire HR) and Active Zone Minutes. It has an optical heart rate monitor, 50M water resistance, and an accelerometer. You also get smartphone notifications and a handful of apps.
What you do not get: The Inspire 2 is completely barefoot, so you do not get GPS, NFC or music controls. You will need your phone for anything more than following basic activities. Also, the heart rate sensor lacks the newer PurePulse 2.0 enhancements as well as an Sp02 sensor for tracking blood oxygen levels.
Why you should buy it: The Inspire 2 is Fitbit’s smallest and lightest tracker and it does the basics. You can not track height or download apps like the Versa, but it’s a fun, stylish tracker. Plus, it’s the only Fitbit device that comes with a free year of Fitbit Premium, which normally costs $ 80.
If it’s for sale
Fitbit Versa 2 ($ 200)
What you get: The Versa 2 has a 1.39-inch OLED screen, an optical heart rate sensor, NFC, a 5-day battery, music storage, and Alexa support.
What you do not get: You need a slightly larger screen, GPS, PurePulse 2.0, an extra day of battery life, faster charging, Google Assistant, and call answering, compared to the Versa 3.
Michael Simon / IDGYou can check your Spotify tunes with the Versa 2.
Why you should buy it: With just $ 30 difference between the Versa 2 and the Versa 3, it’s hard to recommend the Versa 2.. It’s a lesser smartwatch for not so much less and the bands do not agree with the newer watches. I would buy one if you can find it for less than $ 150.
Fitbit Charge 3 SE ($ 100)
What you get: The charge 3 is similar to the charge 4, but it has a metal body instead of a plastic one. Otherwise, the design is the same, such as the optical heart rate sensor, Sp02 sensor, NFC chip and altimeter.
Why you should buy it: Unlike GPS, you do not get much on the Charge 4 that you do not get on the Charge 3. If you can grab one for $ 80, then get it.
If there is one really good sales
Fitbit Charge 4 ($ 150)
What you get: The Charge 4 is Fitbit’s most powerful tracker with several upgrades over the Inspire 2, including GPS, NFC and Spotify controls, along with a handful of rudimentary apps like weather and calendar.
Michael Simon / IDGThe Charge 4 is slightly larger than the Inspire 2.
What you do not get: The Charge 4 features Fitbit’s latest PurePulse 2.0 heart rate technology and Inspire’s 10-day battery life (Fitbit rates it at 7 days).
Why you should buy it: I liked the Fitbit Charge 4 when I reviewed it and it’s definitely a good mid-range option between the Versa and the Inspire, but at $ 150 it’s a tough sale. On the one hand, the Inspire 2 is $ 50 cheaper and comes with a 12-month Fitbit Premium trial. On the other hand, the Versa 3 is $ 80 more and has more functionality. If you really want a tracker with GPS and NFC, go for it, but definitely wait for a sale to bring it to $ 120 or less.
If your budget is tight and you really like pears
Fitbit Versa Lite ($ 160)
What you get: As the name suggests, the Versa Lite is a cheaper version of the Versa 2, with the same design, an LCD screen, 4-day battery life, and an optical heart rate sensor. It is also Fitbit’s most colorful watch in mulberry aluminum.
What you do not get: The Versa Lite has no altimeter, GPS, NFC or Alexa, and you can not store music or control Spotify.
Why you should buy it: For $ 160, the Versa 2 is just $ 10 more than the Charge 4, but the benefits don’t really go beyond the display. That, unless you really want a color screen and have absolutely no money left to spend, I would invest in something else.
Do not bother falling
Fitbit Versa 2 SE ($ 230)
What you get: The Versa 2 SE is a Versa 2 (see above) with an exclusive woven band. That you get the same device with an extra band.
What you do not get: Altimeter, GPS, NFC, Alexa, etc. And the extra band will not work with Fitbit’s latest smartwatches.
Why you should buy it: For the same price as the Versa 3, the Versa 2 SE is a terrible buy. If you really want a Versa 2, just buy the standard version and get a third-party tire.
Fitbit Charge 4 SE ($ 170)
What you get: Like the Versa SE, the Charge 4 SE is a Charge 4 (see above) with an extra woven band.
What you do not get: Each of the new things in the Versa 3 as Sense as the 10-day battery life in the Inspire 2.
Why you should buy it: Like the Versa 2 SE, the extra $ 20 for the Charge 4 SE is not worth it, especially if you can get a Versa 2 Lite for $ 10 less.
