Fitbit started the whole wearable craze with its original fitness tracker more than a decade ago. With the Fitbit Versa 3, it’s now been in the smartwatch market long enough to warrant serious consideration.

Built-in GPS; 24/7 heart rate tracking; Sleep monitoring

Lacking some features; like fall detection

With the addition of a built-in GPS, fitness fanatics will enjoy the Versa 3 as a major upgrade to the previous Versa and Versa 2.

Built-in GPS; Fitness features; Sleep tracking; Phone calls; Voice assistants;

Buckle-less strap; Limited apps;

Good battery life and tracking; Adds Google Assistant and built-in GPS!

Occasional wonky heart rate reading during exercise

The Fitbit Versa 3 launched earlier this year alongside Fitbit's flagship tracker, the Sense. That device is packed with features, including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, what have you — but it can also do ECG scans, and even purportedly measure your stress levels.

Battery life Three days with the always-on display active, six without; Health tracking Robust. Step and heart rate counts seem very accurate; Design Understated and handsome.

Glitchy software A bug frequently prevents the switching of clock faces. Some info fails to sync for hours at a time; SpO2 tracking No longer tied to a specific clock face, but the stats shown in the Fitbit app are hard to find and not very informative.

The Fitbit Versa 3 finally gives us built-in GPS, but sabotages itself with a dubious new design choice

Great look; Built-in GPS; Lovely screen; Strong battery life;

The button replacement is poor; GPS tracking could be stronger; Limited additional apps;

Despite its flaws, the Fitbit Versa 3 managed to introduce some useful updates over its predecessor and did it all without increasing the price. The AMOLED screen is sharp as ever and if you don't care much about ECG or stress measurements, the Versa 3 is probably the best Fitbit for you.

Handsome design; Updated user interface; Built-in GPS; SpO2 sensor; Active Zone Minutes is now included; Two voice assistants on board

Screen could be more responsive; 'Inductive' button is not perfect by any means; Heart rate and GPS accuracy could be improved still

The Fitbit Versa 3 is a watered-down version of the Fitbit Sense. However, the money saved makes it easily the better buy....

Decent battery life Pretty accurate health tracking Built-in GPS Google Assistant and Alexa support Speaker with phone call support Good price

Very small app library Onboard music limited to two services Capacitive button isn't ideal Proprietary charging cable

Fitbit finally rights the wrongs of the Versa 2 via some much-needed course correction in the superior Fitbit Versa 3. Now boasting built-in GPS tracking, the Google Assistant and a longer battery life, all without a price increase, the Versa 3 is one of the best fitness trackers you can buy for...

Feature-packed for the price; GPS is finally here; Six-day battery with intensive use

Fitbit's apps and app store still need work; The step count is just too eager; Still no support for offline Spotify; Fitbit Premium is essential for getting your money's worth

I usually have trouble with electronics however I have been able to navigate my new Fitbit Versa 3. I really enjoy using it.

Overall, this is a fitness tracker that has some impressive features for its price, including in-built GPS and a good battery life. However it is let down by inaccurate tracking, and disappointing “smart” features that flatter to deceive.