It also has Active Zone Minutes in its artillery now, which monitors the time you spend in the fat burn, cardio or peak heart-rate zones while exercising. Fitbit says it improved its heart rate sensor, meaning it could catch up to Apple’s sophisticated metrics. It’s less insightful than Fitbit’s sleep tracking, but may help you meet desired sleep goals and establish a bedtime routine.īut when it comes to everyday health- and fitness-tracking, the Series 3 and Versa 3 are close competition. Apple Watch sleep tracking is arriving to the Series 3 via the watchOS 7 software update. The Versa 2’s built-in sophisticated sleep-tracking analysis is once again present on the Versa 3, but it’s no longer a leg up on the Apple Watch. While Fitbit’s watch may not show as many mid-workout metrics on its display as the Series 3, we’ll need to test its new interface to make a final judgement. It finally has on-board GPS, meaning you don’t need your phone in range to track runs or other outdoor adventures. Unlike the Versa 2, the Versa 3 is as capable (if not more) a fitness tracker as the Apple Watch 3. Fitbit Versa 3 vs Apple Watch 3: Health and fitness You’re limited to the Apple Watch Series 5 if you want an always-on screen, which we found improves the overall experience of being an Apple Watch user. Both smartwatches have full-color, OLED touchscreen displays, though Fitbit’s is always-on.

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