FitbitInspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and more, Midnight Zen/Black One Size (S & L Bands Included)

I don’t really write reviews super often but I have to this time.First of all, I’ve had this for about a year, and it does what it says it does. It’s a good counter for steps, it monitors my heart rate, it notifies me when I get a text. It’s nothing special but no complaints. If that was the whole story, I wouldn’t be writing this.Background, I’m exceedingly forgetful. I lose stuff all the time and I’ve lost this bad boy many times but I always find him. I lost him recently but just couldn’t find him. Until this morning. When I found him dangling in the dryer that had been running for 2 hours on high. After going through the washer on heavy the night before.I grabbed him and realized that this time I had really messed up, he was more than lost this time, he was lost to the world. But for you know whats and giggles, I plugged him into the charger.He works. He looks completely normal. Nothing is off.In a time when technology is so fragile, when we are constantly fighting planned obsolescence, this little Fitbit is a reminder that sometimes technology can go above and beyond what is expected. I mean, do you really think an Apple Watch would have survived all that?If you’re looking for a relatively straightforward step counter that’ll track your sleep, your heart rate, a good little watch that connects to your phone, I can’t recommend this enough.

I just purchased this in December 2024(it was a birthday/anniversary/Christmas present to myself. I love this Fitbit so much that when I fell on my way to church and the Screen shattered, I felt so sad. Yes, I was bruised on my left elbow, both knees, lip, and right hip as well as my right thumb sprained, but I felt so sad that the screen shattered. I used to be able to see the screenshot below for the time and tracking my hourly steps, but now I can’t. The better news is that the Fitbit still works and tracks my steps(I can view my progress on my cell phone).

GPS: I saw a review crying about needing to have phone on body in order to have GPS tracked. The features of the Inspire 3 compared to other models are CLEARLY listed in THIS product description. This model has CONNECTED GPS (means it will talk to phone), or you can choose a model with GPS built in (no need to have phone on you). ZERO surprises here.STEP COUNT: I find it accurate, leaning toward underestimation, which is fine. Never have I found it to over estimate. Seems about as accurate as all the other Fitbit products I have used over the past 10 years. If you find it over estimating for whatever reason, then raise your goal.SCREEN CLARITY: good color, clean clear presentation. I have been using their smart watches the past several years, so I wasnt sure what to expect from their "low end" basic model. Very clear. Very different (and better) than basic models of 8-10 years ago.SCREEN USE: very receptive to my touch. I can tap the screen and see the time, date, and steps, and then scroll UP to see: date, battery amount, steps, distance, floors, hourly activity progress, heart rate(actual and resting), sleep and sleep score, Sp02, menstrual info, exercise progress. Scroll DOWN, to see alarm if you have one set, or want to turn off. Along with other options. Use SIDE button and swipe left or right for other information and settings stuff.BATTERY LIFE:. Lasts forever. I have my watch set to only turn on with a tap. I didnt want to see it every time I flicked my wrist. That also takes away from batter life. There are likely other settings and such that decrease battery life, but as of right now I have been using it since July 9th, and it is the 17th at time of writing this. I have 32% battery left. 10 days is likely accurate.BONUS: although it says that it does NOT have ECG app for AFIB detection, it does. Sorta. "while it can't take an ECG like the more expensive Fitbit Charge 5 or newer smartwatches, it will monitor your heart rate and alert you if it detects an irregular heart rhythm".WATCH BAND STYLE: I wish I noticed this or thought to ask before purchasing. This has the PIN release style watch band. Since I like to swap out my bands frequently, I am not a fan of the pin style. Made extra annoying as this is a small unit and therefor extra small pin system. That being said, I havent had any real problem swapping out. Mostly just a nuisance. However, I went ahead and ordered a Charge 5 because that has the push button release. I like how the Fitbits are now just including a size small as well as a size large band size. I have 7" wrist, and prefer the large band over the small. Gives me more wiggle room. I also like the regular traditional watch band style (slots with pin, then slip through securing band-- like any old school watch). Some models use a slip through band which always made me think it was unsecure. So I always just bought new bands of preferred style. Overall I can wear this just fine as is.WORD OF CAUTION:The 4 star rating takes into account that I dont see in the description any info pertaining to the "pin" release style of band. Maybe I missed it. I also factor in that this CANNOT be used in conjunction with other models. I figured I could swap between the Charge 5 and this, depending on what I want to wear that day. Nope. This will have to be cleared from app before another one could use. I noticed this when I was putting this online to replace my Fitbit Sense. I had to deactivate the Sense to add this. And now that I have a Charge 5 coming, I will have to deactiveate this. I wanted to be able to try them out side by side to determine which I like most before giving one away. Boo/hiss.LASTLY, I decided to stop buying the smart watches, as in the Versa or Sense. I found that I wasnt using most of the additional features. None lasted more than a year or two for me anyway. This Inspire 3 and Charge 5 have all that I want, and nothing I dont. Comes down to personal preference. I have a Garmin Vivosmart that has lasted forever, but it never seems as accurate for basic movement (good for intentional exercise), basic walks, and the app is yuck. Whereas I really like the Fitbit app. I like the product, but are basically throw away items for me (whereas my husband is still wearing his Fitbit Blaze from several years ago).I'll update if I experience anything worth sharing, especially if anything negative.

If you’re on a health journey & thinking about buying this JUST GET IT!!! I have been on my own journey for 10 months now & finally caved and bought this and I wish I would have gotten it 10 months ago. I was hesitant because I was gifted an Apple Watch & hated it. It hurt my wrist so I sold it. This Fitbit went on sale & I figured it was at least worth a shot. 0 regrets. I have learned so much about my body & developed a deeper understanding of my calorie intake/ burns. I did not pay for the full subscription that is optional when you register your watch & it’s still very much so worth it. I saw some reviews complaining about the transfer of information from the watch to your phone being slow & it’s honestly not as slow as they made it out to be in my opinion. You just have to refresh the app sometimes.

This is my first Fitbit tracker. I bought it in March & I love it! The battery life is awesome & I love how it tracks my sleep & my heart rate. It's very comfortable & I even shower with it on. I did by an assortment of bands because I didn't care for the black one. They are very easy to change out. I would highly recommend this tracker if you are just interested in the health side & not calls & emails.