Hello everyone and welcome to our review of the best fitbits to buy in 2021.
Fitbits have taken the world by storm in recent years and have become extremely popular, to the point where you can’t go into any gym or to a running group and somebody isn’t wearing one.
They’ve managed to become a must have fitness accessory and it’s easy to see why they’re so popular.
We’ve tried them, We’ve tested them and now we’re reviewing them.
Before we dive into our guide of the best fitbits to buy let’s get through the jargon first.
What is a FitBit?
Firstly, FitBit is actually the name of the brand and not the product which is easily confused.
FitBit produces two core product categories – fitness trackers and smart watches.
They have three different ranges available which means there’s something to suit everyone- such as Fitbit charge, Fitbit inspired and Fitbit ace
Fitbit charge is their most expensive product and is one of the best fitbits out there, it comes in a range of colours, has different size straps and has great modern technology such as linking to your phone which means you get mobile notifications wherever you go.
There’s the touch screen so you can reply to messages if you need to oh and of course some exercise related stuff such as a heart rate monitor, smartphone connectivity as well as being waterproof meaning you can take it for a swim! – just check the manufactures specifications on how far you can go with it. There’s also built in GPS which is a cool feature to have and isn’t found on the other fitbits yet.
The Fitbit inspire is similar to the charge in many ways for example it comes with the heart rate monitor and connects to your smartphone. A great feature of this model is that it tracks your sleep which is handy for those wanting to know how well or badly their sleep is.
The Fitbit ace is the brands kids watch and is designed to be used by children aged 6 years and over.
It’s essentially a fairly basic and small fitness device that tracks things like your steps and physical activity and also connects to your smartphone too.
It is splash proof but not waterproof meaning if you get a few splashes on it it’s fine but you can’t go for a swim wearing it.
How does a Fitbit work?
To the few people left on the planet that don’t know what a Fitbit is a Fitbit is a digital watch used to keep track of many things including your daily steps, running, biking and some can even track your swimming as well as monitoring your heart rate and connecting to your phone.
If you’re into your fitness then it’s the ideal solution for you as not only does it do all of the above but can also check your route and pace levels.
Bear in mind that not all fitbits are the same and some will have slightly different features.
So that’s what it does but how does it do it?
Fitbits used a complex algorithm that can basically tell the difference between walking, running, cycling and the other exercises you’re doing.
There’s a built in pedometer that will track your steps so you can keep an eye on the exact number you’ve done and an altimeter which tracks how many steps you’ve walked up too which is perfect for those Rocky Balboa moments!
What is Fit Bit pay?
Well it seems that just about every tech company is offering their own payment applications nowadays and Fitbit is no different.
Fitbit pay is exactly what it says it is and does exactly what it says it does- let’s you pay for things with your Fitbit!
All you need to do is connect your bank account to your Fitbit and away you go!
So if you’ve tried the competition such as Apple Pay, Samsung pay, Google pay oh and contactless credit and debit cards or actual money then you can always give this a bash too.
Where can I buy a Fit bit?
Great question. The short answer is right HERE.
The longer answer is
Fitbit is offered by many electrical retailers online, however in the UK we’ve found that the most competitive prices tend to be online and mostly with Currys or AO.
As the two biggest electrical retailers in the country they can undercut the competition fivefold and that’s what they tend to do.
AO fitbits are available here and can often be found on sale around Black Friday or in January sales – that time of year when just about everyone wants to get on the exercise after the Christmas binge.
Currys Fitbits are available here and usually are on sale around the same time, although we’ve found they’re more willing to keep the sale going for longer and will often price match the competition too.
Fitbit Sense
The Fitbit sense is one of the flagship fitbits available right now and is a stylish smart device.
You’d expect to pay around £300 to get your hands on this device which is no surprise given its features.
PRO’S
- Detailed mood and stress logging
- On-board GPS for workouts
- Extremely comfortable to wear
CONS
- Many tools require Fitbit Premium
- Step counts not 100% accurate
The Fitbit Sense is one of the best Fitbits and smart watches on the market right now. It’s been built with the user in mind and gives you all the data you need to keep your exercises tracked and help you understand your body and mind better which makes it easier to improve both your mental health and physical health.
Like many smart and fitness watches this model also includes an ECG sensor which can help detect any issues with the heart but also has a handy stress monitor which we think is a more important feature, we live in a stressful world which seems to be getting more stressful so the stress monitor is a handy tool to help you notice stress and manage it.
Some of the tools available on this model such as videos and tutorials are only available to Fitbit plus users which like everything good nowadays comes at a premium, however the benefit of this model is you also get a free trial when you buy this watch.
Fitbit Versa
Product features
- Voice commands / smartphone notifications
- Contactless payments via Fitbit Pay
- Health & fitness tracking with heart rate monitor & GPS
- Battery life: 6+ days
- Compatible with iOS / Android
Fitness
You’ll be able to track your pace and distance with the Versa 3, and leave your phone at home thanks to the built-in GPS. It tracks your everyday activity, including steps, distance and calories burned.
When you hit the gym, it can also help you to make sure you’re staying in the zone with Active Zone Minutes and cardio fitness level tracking.
This tracker is water resistant too, which means it can join you for a swim too. There are more than 20 exercise modes, and SmartTrack is there to automatically recognise the exercise you’re doing.
Smart features
Want to check what’s going on with your day, or what the weather’s going to do? With built-in Alexa and Google voice assistants, you can control your smart devices and set reminders straight from your watch.
Control your music and podcasts with a tap, or get all your phone notifications and reply straight from your wrist.
With Fitbit Pay you can make payments using the Versa 3. Just save your cards to the Wallet in the Fitbit app and you’ll be ready to pay for contactless payments.
There’s loads of apps to download too, so you’ll find everything you need for everyday life.
Fitbit Inspire
Product features
- Built in heart rate monitor
- Touch screen and lightweight.
- Easy set up.
- Device tracks steps, distance, swimming, calories and more.
- Up to 10 days battery life
- Water resistant
Health tracking
The Fitbit Inspire 2 has plenty of ways to help you track your health. You can monitor your heart rate 24/7 and see your Active Zone minutes when you’re exercising.
When it’s time to calm down there are guided breathing sessions that help you to find a bit of peace during busy days.
You can also log your food to keep track of eating habits, or get a better understanding of your cycle with female health tracking.
Sleep peacefully with the sleep monitoring – it can tell you all about your sleep stages and sleep scores, and wake you gently with silent alarms.
Fitness
You’ll be able to track your fitness with the Inspire 2. It tracks your everyday activity, including steps, distance and calories burned.
When you hit the gym, it can also help you to make sure you’re staying in the zone with heart rate zones and cardio fitness level tracking.
This tracker is water resistant too, which means it can join you for a swim too.
There are more than 20 exercise modes, and SmartTrack is there to automatically recognise the exercise you’re doing.
Product features
- Heart rate monitor
- Different colours available
- Tracks Active Zone Minutes / steps / distance / calories / sleep
- Smartphone notifications
- Up to 5 days battery life
- Water resistant
Made for fitness
By monitoring your Active Zone Minutes, heart rate, and sleep, you’ll get a range of insights and can set your own personal challenges. Choose between its 20 exercise modes or let it automatically detect what you’re doing. You can even take it to the pool for a swimming session.
Its colour AMOLED display clearly shows your stats and automatically adjusts the brightness to suit your environment.
Rest & relaxation
Build better bedtime habits with your nightly sleep score. Your light, deep, and REM sleep stages are all logged, so you get a more accurate picture of your nightly rest. It also features guided breathing sessions that help you find moments of calm throughout the day.
Fitbit Charge
Product features
- Built-in GPS & heart rate monitor
- Easy to set up.
- Touchscreen and very lightweight.
- Tracks Active Zone Minutes / steps / distance / calories / sleep
- Smartphone notifications – connects very easily!.
- Up to 7 days battery life
- Water resistant
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness Tracker – Rosewood, Universal
Get a clear picture of your health and fitness with the Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness Tracker. By monitoring your Active Zone Minutes, heart rate, and sleep, you’ll get a range of insights and can set your own personal challenges.
See where you picked up the pace on your run with detailed workout intensity maps. GPS is built-in, so you can leave your phone behind.
The Charge 4 logs your light, deep, and REM sleep stages, so you get a more accurate picture of your nightly rest.
Use the Charge 4 all week long. With high capacity battery you can keep an eye on all your weekly activities.
You’ll get smart notifications straight to your wrist and you can make contactless payments – perfect for a refreshing smoothie after all that hard work.
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