Fitbit Inspire 3
Exact average 84.6 · 7 printed, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 85
Image: Fitbit14 professional reviewers tested the Fitbit Inspire 3, and 14 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and display. Most common complaint: subscription costs.
Reviewed by ZDNET, Android Central, Garage Gym Reviews and 11 more
The catch: No built-in GPS.
7 of these 14 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 14 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100ZDNET
An excellent tiny, unobtrusive tracker with a vibrant display and strong ecosystem at under $100.
Read ZDNET review - 90Android Central
A lightweight tracker that reliably covers health and fitness basics with good battery life.
Read Android Central review - 85Garage Gym Reviews
Named best budget waterproof tracker; a cheap, lightweight band covering core metrics well.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 81CNET
A great entry-level tracker that is easy to recommend for newcomers, with a colour screen and long battery life.
Read CNET review - 80Expert Reviews
Called the best of Fitbit's 2022 lineup thanks to small sensible upgrades and a strong app.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80PCMag UK
The best sub-$100 tracker the reviewer has tested, with long battery life and a bright color screen.
Read PCMag UK review - 80Tech Advisor
A solid, affordable tracker with a nicer design and useful upgrades.
Read Tech Advisor review - 89est.Digital Trends
The reviewer calls it nearly perfect for them thanks to all-day comfort, accurate tracking and long battery life, with only minor complaints.
Read Digital Trends review - 85est.Business Insider
After weeks of testing the reviewer names it the top budget Fitbit, praising comfort, reliable basics and battery.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
A polished, slim budget tracker whose new colour screen and strong feature set make it much better value than earlier Inspires.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.Wareable
A good-looking, capable entry-level tracker with a colour screen, new SpO2 and temperature sensors and strong battery life, easy to recommend.
Read Wareable review - 83est.DC Rainmaker
Called the best deal in activity trackers, with a good app, sleep tracking and battery life.
Read DC Rainmaker review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
Picked as the best value tracker after lab and consumer testing, liked for its slim, minimal design and long battery.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Called the best tracker for most people at its price, with a bright screen and easy tracking.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
How it compares
Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.
vs Fitbit Charge 682
- Tom's Guide picks the Fitbit Charge 6. Still choose this one if: budget is tight and you just need steps, heart rate and calories without built-in GPS.
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Common questions
Is the Fitbit Inspire 3 worth it?
Most critics think so: 14 of 14 recommend it. No built-in GPS.
Do critics agree about the Fitbit Inspire 3?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 100 (ZDNET), a spread of 20 points across 14 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Fitbit Inspire 3?
Subscription costs (2 of 14 reviews), Price (2 of 14 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Fitbit Inspire 3?
The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.