Having been accustomed to seeing all of our metrics throughout the week on the Versa, we weren’t sure how we’d feel not having access to as much data - but we actually preferred it. It doesn’t include stats on your last workout either, you’ll have to refer to your Fitbit app for that. For instance, we weren’t as interested in seeing our active minutes throughout the day as we were the other metrics, so we removed it from our personal dashboard.įitbit’s other smartwatches give you an overview of the last seven days, but the Charge 3 only gives you one day’s worth of information. You can customize the information you want to see via the Fitbit app. A swipe up brings you to your personal dashboard - which is where you can see all your health stats including calories burned, female health tracking, active minutes, and more. On the home screen, you’re greeted with metrics like the time, step count, or resting heart rate, depending on which clock face you choose via the Fitbit app. The touchscreen was a bit unresponsive when attempting to wake it. Unfortunately, we found the touchscreen was a bit unresponsive sometimes we’d have to tap on it several times to bring the display to life, which can be very frustrating. With a tap on the screen, press of the inductive button, or flick of the wrist, you’ll awaken the Charge 3. Charge 3 navigation is much faster because you simply swipe the display to the desired function, while the inductive button serves as the back and home button. Navigating through the menus with the Charge 2 means pressing the side button to cycle through the different modes, and then tapping on the display to choose the mode you want, which is a tedious process, even after you get used to it. No more taps, but the touchscreen is unresponsive at times The simple press of a button feels like a cake walk in comparison to the Fitbit Versa which requires you to fiddle with quick release pins. We’re especially glad to find how easy the bands are to swap out. For working out, we did like the silicone breathable band (that’s punctured with air holes) which was also convenient enough to wear in the shower. As usual with leather, it also becomes more worn down as you wear it - allowing for it to truly capture the shape of your wrist. Instead, we opted for the Horween leather band which fit perfectly from the start. But we think the classic silicone band is uncomfortable, and too stiff to mold to our wrist in a way that feels like a natural fit. Brenda Stolyar/Digital Trendsįrom silicone to fabric to leather by Horween, there’s a band suitable for everyday wear. But only after finding the bands that we thought worked best with the device. Fitbit says the Charge 3 is 20 percent lighter than the Charge 2, and it’s comfortable enough to work out with and to keep on for long periods of time.
Wearing it throughout the day or during a workout, we love how lightweight the Charge 3 is. You can also adjust how sensitive you want the button to be, as well as the intensity of the vibrations. We wish all fitness trackers and smartwatches would adopt this “buttonless” design. We like the fact that because it isn’t a physical button that sticks out, it allows the Charge 3 to have a streamlined design. The inductive button is extremely responsive, although it might take you a while to become accustomed and use it rather than automatically using the touchscreen. It’s also what you press every time you want to get back to the home screen. Aside from swiping through the display (which we’ll get to later), the button is essentially your “back” button - when you want to go to the previous screen. Of course, wearing it with formal wear is pushing the boundaries but we didn’t have an issue pairing it with a casual outfit or even one that’s on the dressier side - we even got tons of compliments on it.įitbit swapped out the physical button that was originally seen on the Charge 2, for an inductive button with haptic feedback. Regardless of whether you opt for a leather or silicone watch band, the Charge 3 looks impressive for a fitness tracker. While the physical changes are subtle, it still makes a difference aesthetically when on the wrist. The concave back makes the whole thing look deceptively thinner than the typical smart wearable. As we found with the Fitbit Versa, the company has done a good job making a case that doesn’t look too big on a woman’s wrist or noticeably small on a man’s. To get that sleeker, compact design, Fitbit trimmed down the aerospace-grade aluminum case of the Charge 3. No more taps, but the touchscreen is unresponsive at times.
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