![]() ![]() Or people who wear (proper) watches and don’t want to replace them, or wear two. And truth be told, the Charge 3 does a lot of the things you’ll get on those watches.īut Fitbit still sees a market for people who don’t wear watches. The last two devices launched by Fitbit have been smartwatches – the Ionic and Versa – so you’d be forgiven for wondering why it’s doing a fitness tracker at all. Fitbit Charge 3: Health and fitness features Having spent a couple of weeks with it now, I can assure you that you won't miss the physical button. The swap has allowed Fitbit to make the Charge 3 waterproof, so you’ll now be able to take it swimming. I’ve found the touchscreen is still a challenge for sweaty fingers, but have had no problem with the haptic button. Instead there’s a small dimple on the left side of the tracker that functions as a haptic button – and it works a charm. One thing you might have noticed is gone is the side button. But it is light and comfortable, I’ll say that much. That’s a matter of preference, and for people who do find trackers annoying to wear to bed, the Charge 3 isn’t exactly tiny. I’ve been tracking my sleep for almost two years, and not once have I had a problem wearing the Charge 3 in bed. There’s no broad app ecosystem, but the distinctions between fitness tracker and smartwatch seem to be diminishing. ![]() With more screen space, notifications are much easier to read, while all your fitness data can be viewed on the Fitbit display in a cinch. The Charge 3 walks a fine line between fitness tracker and smartwatch. You can argue that the Alta HR is a nicer looking tracker, but the Charge 3 strikes a better balance between style and practicality. Before slapping the Charge 3 on my arm I was testing the Garmin Vivosmart 4, and the number of accidental presses has decreased dramatically. ![]() The display is 30% larger than that of the Charge 2 (Fitbit does a good job hiding the bezels, but they’re there) and I’ve found this has made it easier to read notifications and skim across the UI. Read this : The ultimate guide to the Fitbit app Different-sized bands, yes, but the core part of the tracker remains the same. Which is just as well, because Fitbit only offers the tracker in one size. Fitbit’s new tracker looks great, with just enough screen to not feel compromised and a band that rarely feels too large. The Charge 3 follows this trend, but in its favour. ![]()
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