Best Fitbit for the Money
Fitbit was among the pioneer wearable tech companies to provide devices that track physical activities and display calorie burn information, step counts and badges to our phones with its first devices such as the Fitbit Flex, the Ultra and the Fitbit One.
A decade later and the company keeps getting better at providing devices that aid in health and fitness.
Whether you’re a jogger, runner, walker, a gym goer or you just want to track your daily activity, there’s a Fitbit tracker for you.
Check out our list of top Fitbit models currently on the market.
FITBIT MODELS
1. Fitbit Charge 3
This is one of the best Fitbit models available. It comes with activity tracking, heart rate tracker and enhanced notifications.
It is waterproof, has a screen and its battery life lasts for 4 to 5 days. It can connect with your phone GPS to track your location but it has no GPS of its own.
It is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows. If you go for the Fitbit Charge 3 Special Edition, you’ll gain access to Fitbit Pay compatibility as well.
2. Fitbit Inspire HR
The Fitbit Inspire HR is one of the newest Fitbit models and it’s a better option than the brand’s other basic trackers.
Its features include heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, activity tracking and guided breathing exercises. It has connected GPS, but no onboard GPS. It has a battery life of 5 days.
It comes with a screen and is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows. Although the Fitbit Inspire HR is waterproof, it doesn’t really have true swim-tracking abilities.
3. Fitbit Versa
This tracker is slim, lightweight and rests easily on your wrist. Fitbit took features seen on the Ionic and placed them in the Versa’s comfortable stylish build.
It comes with a screen, Fitbit Pay, all the Ionic apps, music storage and much more. It is waterproof and its battery life lasts for 3-4 days.
It has no inbuilt GPS but can connect to your phone GPS.
It features activity tracking and a heart rate monitor. It is also compatible with Android/iOS/Windows.
4. Fitbit Flex 2
Unlike the others, this Fitbit band doesn’t have a screen, it’s lightweight and simple to use. It is one of the simpler Fitbit models.
It is waterproof and has a battery life of 5 days. It is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows.
The pros of using this tracker are that it doesn’t have GPS or a heart rate tracker. However, it’s still a good model to use for activities such as swimming.
5. Fitbit Versa Lite
The Fitbit Versa Lite is waterproof, has a screen and is compatible with Android/iOS. It has no onboard GPS, the only phone connected GPS. Its battery lasts for 3-4 days. It also rests comfortably on the wearer’s wrist.
With this Fitbit model, you get connected GPS, a great heart rate tracker, and several smartwatch features.
However, it lacks the ability to track swims, it doesn’t have on-screen workouts, Fitbit Pay and storage for music.
6. Fitbit Ionic
If you’re looking for Fitbit models that have just enough smartwatch features, you should check out this Fitbit Iconic. Although some people feel this tracker fell below expectations, it still has amazing qualities.
This Fitbit model can handle swimming, weight lifting, running and way more. It has a bright display screen. Its operating system is Fitbit OS and is compatible with Android/iOS.
It features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It has in-built GPs. It is water-resistant, durable and its battery lasts for 2-3 days. It uses a proprietary charger.
The Fitbit Ionic comes with Fitbit Pay and dedicated workout programs.
It does, however, lack many apps and its interface is sluggish.
Outdoor runners will find this fitness tracker quite useful due to its onboard GPS.
7. Fitbit Inspire
The Fitbit Inspire features activity tracking, sleep tracking and up to five days of battery life. It is water-resistant and has an appealing slender design.
It is easy to use and is compatible with activity tracking, sleeps tracking and up to five days of life.
Unfortunately, it has no GPS, not even the connect-to -phone kind. It also lacks heart rate tracking.
If what you want is a simple activity tracker rather than a workout/fitness watch, this model will do just fine.
The Fitbit Inspire is pretty much a lesser priced option to the Fitbit Inspire HR
8. Fitbit Alta HR
The Fitbit Alta HR can be said to be the more refined version of the Fitbit Alta.
The Fitbit Alta HR comes with activity tracking, accurate heart rate tracking, sleep tracking and a battery life of 7 days. It is slim, stylish and comfortable to wear for long periods. It’s one of the Fitbit models on the market with quite a classy design.
It is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows. It comes with a screen although it may be hard to read in bright light.
The downsides to this tracker are its lack of GPS and water resistance.
9. Fitbit Charge 2
Fitbit Charge 2 is one of the best Fitbit models available. It features Multi-Sport tracking that lets you keep track of walking, weight training, outdoor runs and so much more.
This tracker is loaded with fitness features such as heart rate tracking and general activity tracking. It has a battery life of 4 days. It has no onboard GPS but can connect to your phone GPS. It is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows.
It has a good screen and a comfortable strap.
Unfortunately, it isn’t water-resistant so no swimming with this one. It also has limited phone notifications.
If you want a tracker that is similar to this model but one you can go swimming with, check out the Fitbit Flex 2 or the Fitbit Charge 3.
10. Fitbit Blaze
The Fitbit Blaze is the underdog of Fitbit models. It is one of the weirder devices among the Fitbit lineup. It was somewhat intended to be the first smartwatch from Fitbit but that didn’t work out.’
It comes with activity tracking, heart rate tracking and a battery life of 5 days. It has a screen but no GPS, onboard or connected. Its display shows text message notifications but doesn’t show notifications for any other apps you might like to see.
It is compatible with Android/iOS/Windows.
This model is pretty much just a fitness tracker. Its design is a bit odd but it still works if you need a tracker that can pass as basically a watch.
The Fitbit Blaze does have a number of fitness features such as SmartTrack. It tracks your exercise even when you haven’t instructed your wearable on your intended activity. This helps you power through those calories fast and easy.
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