The best Fitbit

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If you're in the market for the best Fitbit for any budget or purpose, you're in the right place.And opting for a Fitbit tracker at all is a
good choice, as the company has been around for many years and in that time it has released numerous high quality trackers at a range of
prices, from basic step trackers to full smartwatches.While Fitbit now faces stiff competition from the likes of the Apple Watch, it’s
still going strong, and its future looks bright having now been bought by Google’s parent company Alphabet
Although it’s uncertain exactly what this will mean for Fitbit going forward, having the might of Google behind it is likely to be a good
thing.As such, there’s never been a better time to buy a Fitbit device - other perhaps than Black Friday 2019, which is fast approaching
But which one should you choose? That’s a tough question, as there are a lot of options.Recent models include the Fitbit Versa 2
smartwatch along with the Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR trackers
But there are all sorts of other models available too either direct from Fitbit or from third-party retailers, such as the Fitbit Charge 3,
Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Versa Lite, and the much older Fitbit Flex 2.To help you pick through them and choose the right model for you, we’ve
curated this list
It highlights the very best Fitbit wearables at all price points, showing you their specs, key features and main good and bad points at a
glance
You shouldn’t go wrong with any of these, though note that they are ordered from best to worst.There are two things to bear in mind before
buying any of these though
The first is that new models could appear at any time
While we’re not expecting any new Fitbits imminently, the likes of the Fitbit Ionic 2 and Fitbit Charge 4 are likely to launch sooner or
later.Secondly, as noted above Black Friday 2019 is coming up at the end of November, and Cyber Monday 2019 is just after that
We could see huge discounts on the best Fitbits, and best fitness trackers in general
So if you can wait until then, make sure to bookmark our Black Friday homepage so that when the wild weekend comes you can easily see our
up-to-date list of great deals.Best Fitbit at a glance:Fitbit Charge 3Fitbit Inspire HRFitbit Versa 2Fitbit Flex 2Fitbit Versa LiteFitbit
IonicFitbit InspireFitbit VersaFitbit Alta HRFitbit Charge 2Best FitbitBelow you'll find our full ranking of the best Fitbit activity
trackers that you can buy right now
We've taken design, features, fitness prowess, price and many other elements into account when making this list.Image 1 of 4Image Credit:
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Fitbit Charge 3One of the best fitness trackers you can buyScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes
| GPS: Yes, through phone | Battery life: 4/5 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsBigger screen than Charge 2You can swim with itFitbit
Pay only on more expensive oneStill no GPSThe best Fitbit for fitness tracking is the Charge 3, which has a much larger screen compared to
the last few versions of the Charge series.It's one of the best fitness trackers you can use right now and comes with fitness features such
as a heart rate tracker, guided breathing, swim tracking and improved notifications.If you opt for the Fitbit Charge 3 Special Edition,
you'll get Fitbit Pay compatibility as well
It connects with the GPS on your phone to keep track of your runs as well, but unfortunately can't keep tabs on your location without your
phone
With that in mind, it might not be the best option for serious runners
 Everything is just a bit better on the Charge 3, and considering it's the same price at launch as the Charge 2 it'll likely be a suitable
tracker for anyone looking for a Fitbit in 2019.Read the full Fitbit Charge 3 reviewWhat's next? Could we hear about the Fitbit Charge 4
soon? It's unlikely, so you're safe buying the Fitbit Charge 3 without worrying about it becoming obsolete.2
Fitbit Inspire HRInspiration to get off the sofaScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS: Yes,
through phone | Battery life: 5 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsPremium designLots of tracked metricsLacks swim trackingNo Fitbit
PayThe Fitbit Inspire HR is one of the latest Fitbits and it’s a superior alternative to the company’s other basic trackers.It’s
reasonably affordable yet comes with a lot of features including – obviously – heart rate tracking, as well as activity tracking, sleep
monitoring, and guided breathing exercises
There’s also connected GPS, but no onboard GPS.Other highlights of the Fitbit Inspire HR include great battery life of around five days in
our tests, and a sleek, surprisingly premium design, making this one of the best-looking Fitbits you can buy
It’s also waterproof, though doesn’t come with any real swim-tracking skills.Basically, if you don’t need to track your activity in
the pool, don’t mind taking your phone with you on runs and don’t need something that’s more of a smartwatch, this is the best Fitbit
option – and if you do need those other features you’ll have to pay more.Read the full Fitbit Inspire HR review(Image credit: Future)3
Fitbit Versa 2Alexa and more on your wristScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS: No, only
connected | Battery life: 5 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsImproved lightweight designAlways-on display optionLacks GPSNo offline
Spotify playbackThe Fitbit Versa 2 is the first smartwatch you've come across in this ranking of the best Fitbit devices, and it's arguably
one of the most versatile devices that the company offers.You can get notifications through to your wrist, use Amazon Alexa functionality
and access a variety of third-party apps on your wrist through the Fitbit Versa 2.That's all on top of the top fitness features like a heart
rate tracker and exercise monitoring you'll get from a Fitbit product
There's no built-in GPS here though, so you'll have to take your phone on any runs you go on if you're after a device to track your
location.Read the full Fitbit Versa 2 review4
Fitbit Flex 2The Flex 2 is a great budget trackerScreen: No | Heart rate tracker: No | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS: No |
Battery life: 5 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsFun softwareComfortable and lightBattery life not greatSlow to chargeDo you want a
fitness tracker that is easy to use and uncomplicated? The Fitbit Flex 2 may be the best device for you.You'll be able to use this while
swimming as it's waterproof and it'll also keep an eye on how well your dips in the pool are going
On top of that it comes with all the other basic tracking features you'd expect plus a slim and light design too.It's a touch cheaper than
the Fitbit Charge 2 as well, so it may be the perfect Fitbit tracker for you.If you're considering buying a Flex 2 for yourself, it has
great fitness tracking on board and a super subtle design that's bound to appeal to almost everyone
The only thing it's seriously lacking is a screen, so for an upgrade consider a Versa instead. Read the full Fitbit Flex 2 reviewWhat's
next? The Fitbit Inspire fits the slot where the Fitbit Flex 2 used to be, so don't expect to be able to buy a Fitbit Flex 3 anytime
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Fitbit Versa LiteLighter on features and priceScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS: No,
only connected | Battery life: 3-4 days | Compatibility: Android/iOSComfortable to wearSolid battery lifeLacks on-screen workoutsNo GPSThis
is a remarkably similar product to the original Fitbit Versa below, but it has dropped a couple of features so the company can sell it for a
lower price
That price isn't always that much cheaper, so we'd recommend checking deals on the original Fitbit Versa (and now the Fitbit Versa 2) before
opting for the Fitbit Versa Lite.You'll get connected GPS, a solid heart rate tracker and a variety of smartwatch features with the Fitbit
Versa Lite
You need to know it won't be able to track swims, doesn't have storage for music and there's also no Fitbit Pay.All of that said, this can
be far cheaper than the company's other smartwatches so you may find that a good trade off when looking to buy a new Fitbit.Read the full
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Fitbit IonicFitbit's first smartwatch offered something a bit differentOS: Fitbit OS | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.47-inch,
1000 nits | Processor: Dual-core 1.0GHz | Band sizes: Large | Onboard storage: 2.5GB | Battery duration: 2-3 days | Charging method:
Proprietary charger | IP rating: 50M water resistant | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, BluetoothBright displayVariety of fitness optionsSlow
interfaceSevere lack of appsIf you're after a smartwatch from Fitbit, there's also this
The Fitbit Ionic isn't the fantastic smartwatch some hoped it would be but it succeeds if you're looking for a fitness-focused device that
can tackle running, weight lifting, swimming and much, much more.Dedicated workout programs and Fitbit Pay are among the other highlights of
the Ionic, but it doesn't perform as well as say the Apple Watch 4 or Samsung Galaxy Watch if you're looking for a full blown smartwatch
experience. It's not cheap either and the Fitbit Ionic is also low in our list of the best Fitbit products because it's just very expensive
for what it can offer you
However, if you're an outdoor runner the Ionic is your best bet
Not only is it durable, but it has built-in GPS, meaning you can leave your phone at home. Read the full Fitbit Ionic reviewWhat's next?
We've put together a list of things we'd like to see if the company decides to announce a Fitbit Ionic 2.7
Fitbit InspireOne that covers the basicsScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: No | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS: No | Battery
life: 5 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsEasy to useAttractive designVery limited featuresNo GPS or heart rate monitorThe Fitbit
Inspire is basically a cheaper alternative to the Fitbit Inspire HR for anyone who doesn’t need a heart rate monitor.That somewhat limits
its skills, but there’s still a lot to like here, including an attractive, petite design, activity tracking, sleep tracking and up to five
days of life.Sadly there’s no GPS here – not even the connected kind – so this is more for people who want a very basic activity
tracker than a real workout companion, but it’s priced accordingly and what it does it does well.Read the full Fitbit Inspire review8
Fitbit VersaFitbit's second smartwatch beat its firstScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: Yes | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS:
No, only connected | Battery life: 3-4 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsLightweight designRelatively low priceFeels a little cheap
and childishNo GPSPacking a lot of the features we saw debut on the Ionic, the Fitbit Versa condensed them down to a smaller package with a
lower price tag and if you want a slimmer watch on your wrist this may be better for you than the company's first watch.The price is already
lower thanks to the introduction of the Fitbit Versa 2, and while it doesn't feel as premium we enjoy the smaller design that sits closely
to your wrist
It comes with Fitbit Pay, all of the apps on the Ionic, storage for music and much more.If you're looking to use it for running the Versa is
sorely missing GPS features so you'll have to take your phone with you to track where you're jogging, but it's still a great smartwatch from
Fitbit.Read the full Fitbit Versa review9
Fitbit Alta HRA stylish Fitbit tracker, now with added HR readingsScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: No | Activity
tracking: Yes | GPS: No | Battery life: 7 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsSlim designAccurate heart rate readingsUnresponsive
screenDifficult to read in bright lightThe Fitbit Alta HR takes the slim, stylish Fitbit Alta and jams a heart rate monitor into its slender
frame, without bulking it up.Where the original Fitbit Alta feels a bit light on features, and puts form over function, the Alta HR is an
admirable tracker which goes beyond basic step tracking, but still looks good.It's still not the most feature-packed - there's no GPS for a
start - but it strikes a good balance and is the sort of thing you'll be happy to wear 24/7 (other than when swimming - this isn't
waterproof), which is handy, because it can also track your sleep, and the heart rate monitor helps there too.With basic message /
notification alerts pulled from your smartphone and an almost week long battery life too, it's well worth considering if you don't need the
features - or don't want the bulk - of something like the Fitbit Ionic.Read the full Fitbit Alta HR reviewWhat's next? The Fitbit Inspire HR
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Fitbit Charge 2Was once our favorite Fitbit trackerScreen: Yes | Heart rate tracker: Yes | Waterproof: No | Activity tracking: Yes | GPS:
Yes, through phone | Battery life: 4 days | Compatibility: Android/iOS/WindowsUseful screenComfortable strapLimited phone notificationsNo
GPSUntil the launch of the Charge 3, the Charge 2 was our favorite Fitbit
It has a much larger screen compared to the original Fitbit Charge and the Charge HR, and it's packed with extra fitness features.There's
Multi-Sport tracking that allows you to keep a track of outdoor runs, walking, weight training and many more exercises.It also connects with
the GPS on your phone to keep track of your runs as well
You won't be able to use this in a pool though, if you want to go swimming with your tracker we'd recommend looking at the Fitbit Flex 2
above or the Fitbit Charge 3.Read the full Fitbit Charge 2 reviewRBWN5F9qPLKFgmxu6hhPhG.jpg?#