Part accountability coach, part personal cheerleader, a Fitbit may be a smart investment for anyone looking to increase their daily activity or keep better watch over their health. But with so many available models—from basic activity trackers with heart-rate monitors to smartwatches with workout modes and on-screen notifications—it can be hard to find the right fit. That’s why we’ve created a streamlined list of the best Fitbit models so you can find the right one for you, your partner or your child.
Smartwatch or tracker: Tracker
Battery life: 10 days
GPS enabled: No
Fitbit Pay: No
Google Assistant: No
Includes one-year Fitbit Premium trial
Needs phone to track pace and distance
Smartwatch or tracker: Smartwatch
Battery life: 6 days
GPS enabled: Yes
Fitbit Pay: Yes
Google Assistant: Yes
Can download and play music, control Spotify
Has fewer health sensors than Fitbit Sense
Smartwatch or tracker: Tracker
Battery life: 10 days
GPS enabled: Yes
Fitbit Pay: No
Google Assistant: No
Sleek and fashionable
Notifications are cramped
Smartwatch or tracker: Smartwatch
Battery life: 6 days
GPS enabled: Yes
Fitbit Pay: Yes
Google Assistant: Yes
Has most advanced health sensors of all Fitbits
Works best with Fitbit Premium membership
Smartwatch or tracker: Tracker
Battery life: 5 to 7 days
GPS enabled: Yes
Fitbit Pay: Yes
Google Assistant: No
Allows mobile payments from your wrist
Can’t control music player or stream music
Smartwatch or tracker: Tracker
Battery life: 8 days
GPS enabled: No
Fitbit Pay: No
Google Assistant: No
Sturdy and spill-proof
Too simple for tweens/teens
Smartwatches track fitness stats, too, but most styles have more features, like bigger, brighter displays for reading texts and checking weather, Bluetooth for listening to music with earbuds and built-in mics for calls. They’re also often larger and pricier than activity trackers.
Generally smaller and more affordable than smartwatches, activity trackers record basic information like steps and heart rate, then relay the information to your smartphone. Because they do less than smartwatches, they also use less battery.
With fewer features than adult models, kids fitness trackers focus on activity and healthy sleep habits. They tend to be water resistant, have a longer battery life, and include comfortable yet durable bands. They also include parental controls.
If you’re new to wearable technology, the Inspire 3 is a good Fitbit that’s an affordable, user-friendly way to get into the game. This slim, swim-proof health and fitness tracker is an updated version of the Inspire 2 and has a colour touchscreen, sensors for blood oxygen monitoring, plus an Active Zone Minutes feature tracks your heart rate so you know when you’ve entered fat burn, peak or cardio zones. It comes in three hues: black with Lilac Bliss band (as pictured), black with Morning Glow band and black with Midnight Zen band.
The third-generation version of the best-selling Versa smartwatch, the Fitbit Versa 3 will put a bigger dent in your wallet than the Versa 2 but also has notable upgrades like built-in GPS, a built-in speaker for taking calls and Active Zone Minutes to track peak, cardio and fat-burn zones. It’s available with a soft gold stainless steel face and pink clay band, or all black (as pictured).
Designed to be both a fitness tracker and a piece of jewellery, the streamlined Fitbit Luxe is the best looking Fitbit out there. It has a stylish colour display and is compatible with a range of bands (sold separately)—including those that look just like a bracelet. If you’re shopping for a new Fitbit, don’t need smartwatch features and want a swim-proof tracker that goes with any outfit, the Luxe is your best bet. Choose from three colours: black with graphite stainless steel (as pictured), lunar white with soft gold stainless steel or orchid with platinum stainless steel.
Fitbit’s most advanced health smartwatch, the Fitbit Sense 2 has just about every feature you could want—at a premium price. Aside from built-in GPS, Fitbit Pay and Google Assistant, its biggest draws are its extensive health readings, making it the best Fitbit watch on the market for comprehensive health monitoring. It has an ECG app to track your heart rhythm and EDA Scan app with mindfulness sessions to help manage stress. This latest Fitbit model is available in Blue Mist with soft gold aluminum (pictured) or Shadow Grey with graphite aluminum.
A slim, lightweight fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 5 is a great choice for any athlete. It’s water-resistant up to 50 metres, making it the perfect companion for water workouts, and has built-in GPS so you can track distance and pace on swims, runs or bike rides without needing your phone. The accuracy of the Charge 5 makes it the best Fitbit for tracking steps. It also has extra sensors for your oxygen levels, skin temperature, heart rate and rhythm, plus an EDA scan for stress management. The result? You get a better picture of your overall health. Choose from black, lunar white and steel blue.
Unlike traditional fitness trackers for grown-ups, the Fitbit Ace 3 doesn’t show stats like calories burned. Instead, it encourages kids ages six and up to get moving with fun achievements that are unlocked through movement. Kids with a competitive streak will love earning virtual badges and trophies as they compete in step challenges with friends and family. It comes in blue and black, as well as a yellow Minions version.
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