Fitbit Versa 3: Everything You Need In A Smartwatch

Aadhya Khatri - Dec 02, 2020

Fitbit Versa 3 is arguably the best Fitbit smartwatch for most people with onboard GPS, temperature tracking, blood oxygen, and an always-on display

Fitbit Versa 3 is arguably the best Fitbit smartwatch for most people. With onboard GPS, temperature tracking, blood oxygen, and an always-on display, the watch can still hold up well with more expensive competitors like the Apple Watch SE and even the company’s own Fitbit Sense.

Better Design

The Fitbit Versa 3 shares the same metal frames and body as its predecessor the Versa 2 but it sets itself apart with slimmer bezels and an AMOLED display measuring 1.58 inches. The display is crisp, bright, and perfectly legible under sunlight.

Fitbit Versa 3 design — The Fitbit Versa 3 shares the same metal frames and body as its predecessor the Versa 2 but it sets itself apart with slimmer bezels and an AMOLED display measuring 1.58 inches

While the new design is a huge plus, the Versa 3’s screen still suffers from a drawback that plagues Fitbit’s smartwatches – its responsiveness isn’t as high as those of Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch. Users will experience lags when opening apps or swiping.

Fitbit Versa 3 has a haptic side button in the place of the physical button on the Versa 2. While on papers, the former works just the same as the latter, in reality, it lacks the satisfaction the former offers.

Better Fitness Tracking

Most Fitbit smartwatches can satisfy your needs for fitness tracking like heart rate, distance, calorie burned, and measuring steps, and the Fitbit Versa 3 is no exception.

It covers 20 activities including outdoor and indoor swimming, and automatic workout detection for certain exercises in case you forget to start a new section.

The Versa 3 is the first in the Versa line to feature onboard GPS. So now, runners and cyclists can leave their phones at home but still get data like distance and route information.

Fitbit Versa 3 GPS — The Versa 3 is the first in the Versa line to feature onboard GPS. So now, runners and cyclists can leave their phones at home but still get data like distance and route information

The smartwatch is able to provide notifications on the heart rate zone. For example, the watch will buzz to let you know when you enter cardio, fat burn, and peak.

The watch uses a metric dubbed Active Zone Minutes to measure your level of fitness instead of step counting alone. The feature makes use of users’ heart rate to determine how long they have engaged in physical activity.

If you really want to know how fit you are, dig deep into Fitbit Versa 3 data will bring you the exact data. The watch estimates users’ maximum oxygen consumption during exercise by their heart rates and makes a graph out of it to tell you how you stand against your demographic.

Fitbit has a subscribed program for users with guided workout sessions. Users of the Fitbit Versa 3 can have three months of subscription for free. Users can save the workouts to the watch with the Fitbit Coach app.

A Lot Of Health Data

Fitbit is the best when it comes to sleep tracking and the Fitbit Versa 3 can attest. It provides a very comprehensive track of your sleep routine compared to other smartwatches on the market.

Fitbit Versa 3 sleep tracking — Fitbit Versa 3 provides a very comprehensive track of your sleep routine compared to other smartwatches on the market

In addition to tracking your sleep’s different stages, the watch also keeps a lookout for your blood oxygen, breathing rate, and skin temperature, which you can view with the Fitbit app.

Premium subscribers have access to more elaborate sleep tracking to help them put the information into perspective. It also offers you tips on how to sleep better.

Battery Life Is Top-Notch

Fitbit Versa 3 might not be the smartest watch you can have but its battery life is top-notch. Even under heavy use, users will have three days of use between charges with ease.

Fitbit Versa 3 Review — Fitbit Versa 3 might not be the smartest watch you can have but its battery life is top-notch

By disabling the always-on display and with moderate use, this time can double to six days. According to the company, charging for 12 minutes will give you a full 24 hours of use whole plug it in for 30 minutes will fully charge the watch.

A Perfect Tool For Health Features And Fitness Tracking

Fitbit Versa 3 provides enough metrics for people who want to keep a close watch on their fitness without stretching their budgets for a Fitbit Sense. It has all the fitness tools one can ever need and with the onboard GPS, the watch can finally be used for outdoor cycling and running. Plus, its sleep tracking is among the best on the market.