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;

The Fitbit Versa 3 is Fitbit's best smartwatch for most people. With an always-on display, built-in GPS, blood oxygen and temperature tracking during sleep, and a battery that lasts six days, the Versa 3 holds its own against some of its pricier competitors like the Apple Watch SE and even the Fitbit Sense. While you don't get the stress tracker and FDA-cleared electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) like the Sense, the rest of the Versa 3's smartwatch and fitness features are similar. As an added bonus, the Versa 3 costs $100 less than the Sense.

The Versa 3 is a cheaper alternative to the Fitbit Sense with temperature and SpO2 tracking plus all the fitness features you'd expect.

Up to six days' battery life; Bright, always-on AMOLED display; Advanced sleep tracking; Onboard GPS; Mic and speaker for text dictation;

Relies heavily on mobile app; Slow to sync; Health metrics are hard to find; Notification replies are Android-only;

The smart features packed into this fitness-focused wearable make this watch a worthy choice for the price

Fitbit’s new wearables, the Sense and Versa 3, have been official for a week or so now and won’t arrive until the end of September. If you were considering a pre-order for either, be quick, as Amazon already has both discounted in what I can only imagine is a temporary move. The Fitbit Sense...

The Fitbit Versa 3 is a modest upgrade from the Fitbit Versa 2, at least today. Down the road with slated smartphone integration updates like taking calls from the wrist or Google Assistant, it’ll become a more advanced unit.

With integrated GPS and some design tweaks, the Fitbit Versa 3 is an excellent wearable. Like its predecessor, though, it’s more a fitness tracker than a smartwatch, with very limited productivity apps on offer.

Beautiful display; Built-in GPS; Lightweight and comfortable

Poorly designed side button; Requires Fitbit Premium subscription to unlock advanced features; No offline Spotify support

Whilst the Fitbit will track a large number of key parameters for you, it is (understandably) reliant on the user to input metrics such as fluid intake and food. This is something Lady A is notoriously bad at, but with the Fitbit on hand now, it is something she is getting better at.

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.

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