![]() ![]() ![]() While I could argue the Fitbit Sense’s large catalog of health capabilities is worth an additional $100, most people will find the Versa 3 offers everything they need out of a fitness-focused smartwatch. The best part? It juiced back up to 100% with Fitbit’s fast charging, magnetic charger in just 60 minutes. I eked nearly 7 days out of the Versa 3, although I usually charged it up when it dipped under 20% after 5-6 days. That’s a huge advantage over the midrange Apple Watch SE, as well as top-shelf smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 6 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. Still, the Versa 2 should last for about 12 hours when it’s actively tracking your location. Of course, enabling the Versa's always-on display and using GPS will zap its stamina. Fitbit Versa 3 review: Battery lifeįitbit claims the Versa 3 gets 6 days of battery life, which is an improvement over the Versa 2's 4 to 5 days. It’s not a huge dealbreaker, but if you’re accustomed to the speedy performance of your smartphone or other smartwatch, the Versa 3 might frustrate you. I poked around online to see if other reviewers and users noticed how apps can be slow to open and displays slow to switch, and sure enough I wasn’t the only one who felt the Versa 3 could be more responsive. The Versa 3 also lags compared to my Apple Watch SE. Fitbit’s app library is getting larger, but it still lacks compared to Apple’s watchOS App store. ![]() I did like the access to Fitbit Pay, as well as the availability of third-party apps for Starbucks, Yelp, Walgreens, The New York Times and more. One caveat is that you can only have one assistant active at a time, and I use both in my day-to-day testing of the best smart home devices, so I could only control about half of my gadgets à la James Bond. In addition to Alexa, the Versa 3 supports Google Assistant, making it the first smartwatch with access to both major voice assistants. Most mornings my score landed in the 80s, although on one particularly restless night I landed in the 40s with hardly two hours of sleep under my belt (or covers.) Fitbit Versa 3 review: Smartwatch featuresĪs a smartwatch, the Versa 3 is capable, but not extraordinary. It also monitored my blood oxygen saturation while I snoozed, so if I suffered any severe changes in SpO2 I could be tipped off to underlying breathing issues like sleep apnea.īased on this data, Fitbit provides a daily Sleep Score between 0-100. When I wore the Versa 3 to bed, it kept tabs on how much time I spent asleep every night, plus how long I spent in the various sleep stages. Similar to activity tracking, Fitbit has a great reputation for sleep tracking tools among the best fitness trackers. Apple Watch 3: Which smartwatch should you buy? In terms of accuracy, I found the Versa 3 generally underreported distance compared to my Apple Watch, but not by much. Although GPS can be a battery-killer, it’s a necessity for any formidable fitness tracker, in my opinion. I often like to leave my phone behind for outdoor activity, but previous Versa models didn’t offer that convenience. New York session pro Jim Abbott provides keyboards and Charlie Wolfe (Kerry Kearney Band) joins on the blues harp.When I did venture outside, the Fitbit Versa 3’s on-board GPS proved useful for seeing my real-time walk/jog/run pace and distance. The horn section is Jay Collins (arrangements, Sax) and Richard Bolger (Trumpet) both currently touring with the Greg Allman Band. Guest musicians on "Can't Find A Reason" are Levon Helm on drums along with Amy Helm on vocals. The players are Jimmy Bennett on guitar, lap steel and vocals, Peter Bennett on bass and Ray Grappone on drums and percussion. It has 12 songs, 3 are covers and 9 are originals penned by Bennett. The disc offers an inventive mix of eclectic rock, twang and swampy grooves together with solid blues rooted song writing. Their debut release 3 Minutes to Midnight is produced by Hipbone co founder Vicki Bell known for her stylish work with Open Door and other underground notables. casting classic tunes in a new light, and then hitting us with something completely fresh. Bennett have a flair for blending the new and the old. ![]()
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