Fitbit has launched two models under the Inspire name, the standard Inspire and the higher-end Inspire HR reviewed here. Unsurprisingly, the big difference is the inclusion of Fitbit's famed PurePulse heart rate monitor on the more expensive model.

Water-resistant to 50m; Touchscreen display; Sharp and easy to read display; More usable smartphone notifications; Comfortable strap

No altimeter; Only basic swim tracking; Limited number of custom watch faces; Big bezel around the screen feels like wasted space

The Fitbit Inspire HR is a fantastic fitness tracker. If you're in need of an inexpensive fitness tracker that doesn't skimp on too many features, the Inspire HR is it.

Low price point Small; lightweight design Accurate fitness; health; and sleep tracking Connected GPS is a nice addition

Design is a little bland Terrible proprietary charging cable

More than just a step counter, the Fitbit Inspire HR has all the fitness tracking skills most people need

Connected GPS means real run tracking; Easy to use; Much more advanced than the standard Inspire

Battery life isn’t great

The Fitbit Inspire HR is a great little fitness tracker. As well as the Fitbit staple of step counting, it’s surprisingly good for proper run tracking if you do so with a phone in your pocket. Add notifications and, well, that’s just about everything we want in a low-key band. Battery life is one part you’ll need to consider. 3-4 days of use with all the good stuff turned on is not a great result. But it’s almost the lone black mark on what is a truly likeable Fitbit that’s good for much more than just step counting. If you’re weighing up whether to buy this or the basic Inspire, get the Inspire HR. It’s much better.

Connected GPS means real run tracking; Easy to use; Much more advanced than the standard Inspire;

Battery life isn’t great;

Connected GPS means real run tracking; Easy to use; Much more advanced than the standard Inspire;

Battery life isn’t great;

The Fitbit Inspire HR provides you with all the basic fitness features you need in a sleek form factor that's easy to use and can be worn on a daily basis. For $99.95, it tracks workouts accurately and offers many of the same functions as more expensive trackers, including Fitbit's own.

Lightweight, stylish design; Accurate fitness tracking; Smartphone notifications; Lots of functionality for the price

Small display; Thick bezel

I have bought this the very first day and I'm now returning the product. I noticed wrong infos about activities (I was just changing when the watch told me "what a beautiful walk!" ). I noticed a huge difference in the cardiac rythm between pro detector at my gym, and the watch.

Replacing Fitbit's Alta and Alta HR, the Inspire ($69.95) and Inspire HR ($99.95) track step count, distance, and basic sleep metrics. If you want more detailed insight on your health and fitness, it's worth the extra $30 for the Inspire HR, which we're reviewing here. In addition to continuous heart rate monitoring, the Inspire HR tracks sleep stages (REM, deep, and light sleep) and measures your cardio fitness levels. And like Fitbit's Versa Lite ($159.95), it's very simple to use. For under $100, it provides accurate fitness tracking, smartphone notifications, and up to five days of battery life in a stylish, swim-proof design, making it our Editors' Choice for entry-level fitness trackers. Design and Display The Inspire HR is small and unobstrusive. You can pair it with jewelry without feeling like your wrist is overcrowded. It's available in black with a black silicone wristband, lilac (which looks more like a dark purple) with a lilac silicone wristband, or black with a whit...

The easy-to-use Fitbit Inspire HR fitness tracker packs all the basic features you need to monitor your health and exercise for an affordable price.

Lightweight, stylish design; Accurate fitness tracking; Smartphone notifications; Lots of functionality for the price

Small display; Thick bezel

Fitbit’s spring 2019 lineup includes four devices: The entry-level Fitbit Inspire, the HR-equipped Inspire HR, the kids Ace 2, and the affordable Versa Lite smartwatch. The latter is for those who want an affordable smartwatch, but it’s the Inspire HR that stands out the most for its sub-$100 price tag. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen to date from Fitbit for a fitness tracker with an optical heart rate sensor. The low-cost Inspire HR is basic, but it kept surprising us with how well it can stand up to the everyday activities in the life of someone who’s active. The Inspire HR replaces the aging Fitbit Zip and the popular Alta/Alta HR in Fitbit’s lineup. On the inside and out, the tracker is basically a slimmed down and spruced up version of the Fitbit Charge 3. The fitness tracker is curved for comfort and is so slim you hardly even notice it’s on your wrist. It retains Fitbit’s iconic look with rounded edges that give it a modern feel, along with a lightweight plastic casin...

Lightweight, slim fit; Simple feature set is easy to use; Stellar sleep tracking; Affordable price;

No onboard GPS; Short battery life;

So it really depends what you're looking for. If all you're after is a smart fitness band to track your steps, sleep and general fitness level, the Fitbit Inspire HR is an easy recommendation. It looks good and is competitively priced.

Competitively priced; Stylish; Legendary Fitbit app and community

Sometimes fiddly; Not brilliant for mid-run stats