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Fitbit Versa 3 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Screen size:1.58 inchBattery life:6 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Fitbit Versa 3 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Technical score

30%

7.8

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.8 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 35 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 72% of smartwatches
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

24%

8.1

Health

21%

8.9

Fitness

16%

4.2

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

6.8

Hardware

â–²Better than 70% of smartwatches
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

7.6%

9.0

techadvisor.com

7.6%

8.0

techradar.com

7.6%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

6.1%

9.0

womanandhome.com

Video reviews 4

3%

8.0

Dad.0

3%

6.0

Andy's Tech Tone

3%

5.0

SMARTWATCH SERIES

3%

4.0

Wearholic

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 57% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Fitbit Versa 3

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

24%

8.1

Health

21%

8.9

Fitness

16%

4.2

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

5.9

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

6.8

Hardware

7.2
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 4
✓ explicit
4

7.6%

9.0

techadvisor.com

7.6%

8.0

techradar.com

7.6%

8.0

expertreviews.co.uk

6.1%

9.0

womanandhome.com

Video reviews 4

3%

8.0

Dad.0

3%

6.0

Andy's Tech Tone

3%

5.0

SMARTWATCH SERIES

3%

4.0

Wearholic

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Popularity:
Fitbit Versa 3 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 93.2% of smartwatches.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.0
Brand name
Fitbit
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
6 days
Battery life
6 days
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 6 days which is shorter than that of 61.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.6% of smartwatches.
Up to 2 days with always-on.
Battery life in training mode
12 h
Battery life in training mode
12 h
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 12 h in training mode which is shorter than 62.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
12 h
Battery life with GPS on
12 h
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 12 h with GPS on which is shorter than 68% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.8% of smartwatches.
Battery power
260 mAh
Battery power
260 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 260 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 66.1% of smartwatches and equal to those in 2.8% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Fitbit OS
Operating system
Fitbit OS
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch runs Fitbit OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 57.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 1% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
no
Compass
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch does not include a compass. 52.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.58 inch
Screen size
1.58 inch
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.58 inch which is larger than the screens of 74% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
336x 336
Resolution
336x 336
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 336x336 which is lower than that of 51.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
301 ppi
Pixel density
301 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 301 ppi which is lower than that of 63.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
1,000 nits
Display brightness
1,000 nits
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 1,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Fitbit Versa 3 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 63.4% more popular
    Fitbit Versa 3 has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (10 vs 6.1).
    10 vs 6.12
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    1,000 nits
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    1,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • 16.5 g lighter weight
    Weight
    28.5 g
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (28.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    28.5 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.18 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.58 inch
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.6 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.58 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 15 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    60.0 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (60 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    60.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 4.5 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    40.5 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (40.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    40.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Fitbit OS
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Fitbit OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Fitbit OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 8 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (12 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    12 h vs 20 h
  • 7.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (12 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    12 h vs 19.25 h
  • 60 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    20
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (20 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 20 exercise modes.
    20 vs 80
  • 0.75 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.35 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.4 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.35 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 1 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 days
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 6 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 2 days with always-on.
    6 days vs 7 days
  • No camera remote
    Camera remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.6% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • 60 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    20
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (20 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 20 exercise modes.
    20 vs 80
  • 8 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (12 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    12 h vs 20 h
  • 7.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (12 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    12 h vs 19.25 h
  • 1 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 days
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 6 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 2 days with always-on.
    6 days vs 7 days
  • 40 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    260 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (260 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 2 days with always-on.
    260 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 52.6% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • 0.75 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.35 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.4 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.35 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 25 ppi lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    301 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a lower pixel density than the average smartwatch (301 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    301 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No camera remote
    Camera remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.6% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2020 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Wearholic
≈ estimated
04/06/2024
Long-term review · three years of use · 2024 buying advice
Verdict
Fitbit Versa 3 has a solid build and battery, but basic tracking and paid features make it not worth buying in 2024.
5.0
SMARTWATCH SERIES
≈ estimated
11/03/2021
Long-term review · five months of daily use
Verdict
Fitbit Versa 3 is well designed and a decent fitness tracker, but hard to recommend at its price.
8.0
Dad.0
≈ estimated
18/12/2020
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Fitbit Versa 3 is worth the price for activity tracking, though its touch button and interface can be frustrating.
6.0
Andy's Tech Tone
≈ estimated
20/11/2020
Hands-on review · sleep tracking, app and everyday use
Verdict
Fitbit Versa 3 has plenty to like, but laggy menus and unreliable heart rate readings hold it back.
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 12

Reviewers like the sleep and activity tracking and built-in GPS, but the fiddly controls frustrate almost everyone.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

dcrainmaker.com
09/10/2020
Not graded yet
uk.pcmag.com
23/10/2020
Not graded yet
gq-magazine.co.uk
24/10/2020
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mashable.com
14/05/2021
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t3.com
04/06/2021
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runningxpert.com
28/10/2021
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techgearlab.com
23/12/2021
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9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
23/11/2022
In-depth review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a fitness-focused watch whose built-in GPS and sleep tracking suit active users, though its strap feels less secure.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
30/11/2023
Hands-on test · Stylish fitness watch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 pairs a bright screen with built-in GPS, but its unreliable side button makes everyday use frustrating.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2024
Month-long test · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 is more fitness tracker than smartwatch, with a bright screen and about six days of battery, but its side button is fiddly.
fitandwell.com
06/12/2021
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radiotimes.com
16/03/2021
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pcmag.com
23/10/2020
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9.0
womanandhome.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2022
Long-term test · Everyday fitness watch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 suits anyone who wants simple workout and sleep tracking rather than athlete-level data, and it has held up through two years of daily wear.
8.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
06/04/2023
Lab test · GPS smartwatch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 suits people who want fitness tracking and basic smartwatch features, but sluggish controls and reliance on a phone hold it back.
heise.de
21/02/2021
Not graded yet
8.0
android-user.de
≈ estimated
08/02/2024
Daily-use test · Android smartwatch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 adds built-in GPS and phone calls to a design that barely changed, but its speaker only works well in quiet rooms.
7.0
businessinsider.de
≈ estimated
04/01/2024
Hands-on test · Everyday smartwatch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a solid everyday smartwatch with good workout tracking and up to five days of battery, though it is no advanced health tracker.
fitness-tracker-test.info
08/01/2021
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homeandsmart.de
08/01/2021
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runningxpert.com
28/10/2021
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runningxpert.com
28/10/2021
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montre-cardio-gps.fr
15/11/2020
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clubic.com
07/06/2021
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lesalexiens.fr
07/12/2021
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runner-life.com
14/10/2021
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futura-sciences.com
23/01/2021
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8.6
charlestech.fr
✓ explicit
31/07/2024
Hands-on review · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a neatly designed, bright smartwatch, but its disappointing phone link and stiff touch button hold it back.
runfitfun.fr
25/01/2021
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vonguru.fr
14/11/2020
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lesnumeriques.com
27/02/2021
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quechoisir.org
27/02/2021
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What we like about Fitbit Versa 3

  • Integrated GPS for phone-free activity tracking
  • Long battery life, typically lasting up to 6 days
  • Bright and high-resolution AMOLED display
  • Advanced sleep tracking and insightful health metrics
  • Fast charging (one day of power in 12 minutes)
  • Support for voice assistants (Alexa and Google Assistant)
  • Lightweight and comfortable design for 24/7 wear

What we don't like about Fitbit Versa 3

  • Fiddly and unreliable touch-sensitive inductive side button
  • Heart rate accuracy can be inconsistent during high-intensity workouts
  • Limited third-party app ecosystem compared to competitors
  • Advanced health insights require a paid Fitbit Premium subscription
  • Notification replies and certain smart features are limited for iPhone users
  • Occasional lag in touch screen responsiveness and app loading
  • Proprietary charger is not compatible with previous Versa models

Verdict

The Fitbit Versa 3 is a health-focused smartwatch featuring a 1.58-inch AMOLED always-on display with 336x336 resolution and an aluminum housing water-resistant up to 50 metres. Key technical characteristics include integrated GPS for tracking pace and distance, a 24/7 heart rate monitor (PurePulse 2.0), SpO2 blood oxygen sensing, and a battery life of up to 6 days with fast-charging capabilities (24 hours of power in 12 minutes). Main pros include its lightweight design, accurate sleep tracking, and support for voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, alongside on-wrist Bluetooth calls. However, notable cons include a touch-sensitive haptic button that can be finicky or unresponsive, a lack of advanced sensors like ECG or EDA found in more premium models, and occasional lag within the user interface.

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