Then with a tap, you can transition from SpO2 to step count, to heart rate, to Active Zone Minutes, to floors climbed. Fitbit also brought on-device GPS to the Versa 3, which had previously been limited to the Charge 4 fitness band and the now discontinued Ionic smartwatch (the Sense also has these features).Īs with other recent devices like the Charge 4 and Sense, the Versa 3 can measure your SpO2 - or blood oxygen variation - while you sleep and display your results in the app on in an attractive watch face right on your wrist.

NFC for contactless payments is back with the Versa 3, which is perfect during these pandemic times when nobody wants to be touching payment terminals in public. The Versa 3 also includes some significant feature improvements over the Versa 2. Under normal usage, you can eke out over six days on a single charge, though this number does drop dramatically if you're constantly using GPS (12 hours) or the always-on watch face setting (~two days). For as much as it can do, the battery life on the Versa 3 is actually quite good. Still, the new magnetic charger pops right on the back of the watch with ease, and it's certainly more user-friendly than the previous clamp or cradle chargers. It's still a proprietary charger, and no, the Versa 3 didn't gain Qi or any kind of wireless charging. They're also swappable between the Versa 3 and Sense.Īlso improved in this generation is the charging mechanism. The bands are soft and comfortable, and easy to change. Plus, the Sense bands will work with the Versa 3, which is a welcome bonus, and the attachment design is much easier and improved over that from the Versa 2. The included silicone band is extremely soft and comfortable, and the available first-party and third-party band selection is fantastic. The casing is made from an attractive and sturdy aluminum alloy, and it is available in a Black or Soft Gold finish. It continues to lean into the 'squircle' design that the Apple Watch popularized but literally turns that look on its head with a more horizontal, even rectangular orientation that is continued from previous Versa models.

When I review one of the best new smartwatches, fitness trackers, or other wearables, I generally like to lead off this section talking about the fit, feel, and finish of the device.Īt first glance, it's hard to deny that the Versa 3 is an attractive smartwatch. Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central)

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