Fitbits are arguably one of the most popular smartwatches on the market right now but how good actually are they at tracking your fitness goals and monitoring your own heath? In this article, we have done extensive research in selecting the best Fitbits for 2023 so you can make an informed decision. From tracking your sleep patterns to monitoring your fitness goals, our Fitbit selections has something for everyone.
Our top picks
Fitbit inspire 3
If you’re looking for a Fitbit that is great value for money, then look no further than the Fitbit Inspire 3! When it comes to health tracking, this watch is a must buy; it can track your steps each day, includes a heart rate sensor which will send you high or low heart rate notifications and tracks bloody oxygen saturation levels during sleep. It is also effective at monitoring your sleep cycles, including high quality sleep data such as your sleep stages and even restlessness during the night.
It also comes with a fitness tracking feature which allows you to choose from a selection of 21 different workouts through the Fitbit app on your phone, however, there are only 6 workouts slots for your Fitbit. The only downside to the fitness tracking on the Fitbit Inspire 3 is that you need to be connected to your phone’s GPS in order to track distance and location. Fortunately for runners and walkers, the inspire 3 has a built-in feature that tracks your distance during runs and walks.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Can track health, sleep and fitness
- 10 day battery life
Cons
- Relies on phone's GPS for outdoor workouts
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Fitbit Charge 5
The Fitbit Charge 5 can do it all and includes advanced technology to provide you very detailed information on your health, sleep and fitness. It includes a heart rate tracker that can send high or low heart rate alerts, a skin temperature sensor and an EDA sensor which can track how your body responds to stress. It also comes with an effective sleep tracker which helps monitor your sleep stages, restlessness and sleeping heart rate. It also allows you to view your sleep score (out of 100) through the Fitbit app after every sleep.
It comes with a fitness tracking feature which allows you to choose from a selection of 20 different workouts through the Fitbit app on your phone, there are only 6 workout slots you can choose for your Fitbit. Unlike the Inspire 3, the Fitbit Charge 5 has a built-in GPS that tracks route information and distance. After your workout, you’ll also be able to see all your statistics and metrics in the Fitbit app to track your fitness journey and progress.
Pros
- Advanced technology
- Great visibility in bright conditions
- Effective fitness tracking
Cons
- Strap may be unsuitable for sensitive skin
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Fitbit Luxe
The Fitbit Luxe has a slim and fashionable design, it is one of the smallest watches in the Fitbit smartwatch collection. It comes with a silicone strap that is designed for enhanced comfortability and a touch screen that has great visibility in bright conditions. In terms of its health tracking features, the Fitbit Luxe doesn’t disappoint; it can monitor your heart rate, breathing rate and skin temperature during the night. It is also a great stress management tool as it features basic breathing exercises to relax and reduce your stress levels.
Like other Fitbit watches, the Luxe 5 has 6 workout slots (these include exercises such as running, swimming and cycling). Despite the Luxe 5 being a great fitness tracker, it does not come with a built-in GPS therefore you need to be connected to your phone’s GPS in order to track distance and location. However, you can see accurate workout metrics on the Fitbit app after each workout.
Pros
- Slim and fashionable design
- Designed for health and fitness
- Good visibility during bright conditions
Cons
- Relies on phone's GSP for outdoor workouts
- Small screen size
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Fitbit Versa 3
The Fitbit Versa 3 comes with a large screen size that has a high resolution for a more vivid picture. It is a premium Fitbit watch and comes with plenty of new features that make it a standout option; you can access Spotify and control music, it has a built-in Amazon Alexa which you can ask anything, you will also be able to make and take phone calls in a future update, and you can see your blood oxygen levels if you click on the SpO2 signature watch face through the Fitbit app on your phone.
In terms of fitness tracking, the Versa 3 absolutely delivers; it comes with an exercise app that allows you to select from a variety of different exercises, it will also display your heart rate, calories burnt and many other metrics during each workout. It also comes with a built-in GPS that tracks route information and distance. After your workout, you’ll also be able to see all your statistics and metrics in the Fitbit app to track your fitness journey and progress.
Pros
- Lots of new features
- Large and high-quality screen
- Ideal for fitness tracking
Cons
- Some find the strap uncomfortable
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Fitbit Sense
The Fibit Sense is without doubt the most advanced watch in the Fitbit collection and comes with plenty of useful features. In terms of design, it is almost identical to the Versa 3 with its large high-resolution screen and easily interchangeable strap. Apart from possessing all the health tracking features from other Fitbit watches, its features also include a built-in microphone and speaker which allows you to take phone calls, a built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant app which you can ask anything and a speech to text feature which allows you to respond to text messages by clicking on the microphone icon and speaking into your Fitbit watch.
It also comes with an EDA scanner which can monitor your stress levels by detecting sweat on your skin, you can then see your stress score later in the Fitbit app. In terms of fitness tracking, it comes with a built-in GPS that tracks route information and distance for outdoor workouts. You can view in-depth metrics after your workout on the Fitbit app which shows the exact route you took and the pace, distance and time it took you to complete your workout.
Pros
- Most advanced Fitbit watch
- Large and high-quality screen
- Lots of useful and interesting features
Cons
- Battery life drains quite easily
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Fitbit Versa 4
The Fitbit Versa 4 has a lighter design compared to previous models and comes with a side button that is more responsive and easier to navigate during outdoor workouts. The Versa 4 has all the main health tracking features of other Fitbit Watches like a 24/7 heart rate monitor and an Spo2 sensor, however, it lacks more advanced features such as an EDA sensor and a skin temperature monitor.
It comes with a built-in GPS that tracks route information and distance during your outdoor workouts. After your workout, you’ll also be able to see all your statistics and metrics in the Fitbit app to track your fitness journey and progress. It also has 40 built-in sport profiles to track your preferred activities and provides you with plenty of niche sport profile selections such as roller blading, skiing and skating.
Pros
- Thinner and lighter design
- Comes with a side button that is easier to navigate
- Up to 50 metres of water resistance
Cons
- Can't play music