Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker with Stress Management, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate – Midnight Zen/Black One Size (S & L Bands Included)

Bought for my health insurance incentives. In less than 2 months it will not sync to my phone. The troubleshooting will not work. Ended up buying another one in a different style. Hoping this lasts until the end of the year. And the 1 month return window is gone. Maybe order from somewhere other than Amazon. That’s what I did. If I have problems I can return it locally.

Es un buen reloj. Se lo regalé a mi novia porque me gusta este tipo de medidores. El color es tal cual se ve en la foto, la pila dura mucho y el monitoreo de actividades es bueno. Ojalá hubiera sido más barato.

Keeps track of sleep quality, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, steps and calories burned, distance walked, activity levels and more. Easy to set up and sync to your smartphone. Band will fit a large variety of wrist sizes. Keeps perfect time and only needs charged every few days. Charges fast. Great value and I recommend it

The Fitbit has helped me live a healthier lifestyle. The sleep data holds me accountable to consistent habits, step count motivates me to walk during the work day when I can, heart rate helps me challenge myself at the gym, resting heart rate gives me insight into my overall health, and the activity & food tracker keeps everything I need in one app. The non-subscription option is more than enough for me which makes the cost attractive. I have worn it day and night including in the pool for 2yrs and it’s showing no sign or wear and tear yet. Very thin profile.

Summary – The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a very good fitness tracker. It counts steps, monitors heartrate and is even a sleep tracker. It has pretentions of being a smart device but don’t be fooled. If you use this as a simple tracker that links to a smartphone to download results you’ll be very happy with it. It’s from a well known brand, has a decent battery life and good accuracy. If you want a smart device then buy an Apple Watch as the Inspire 3 won’t do that properly and you won’t be happy. I like it but know it is limited and I’m happy with that.

Pros – Battery life. This will depend upon how you use the device. I have turned off all of the notifications and other stuff. I link the device to my phone once or twice a day for a few minutes and I don’t compulsively check the screen. In this minimalist fashion I do manage 10 or 11 days between re-charges. That’s very good for such a small device and I don’t have to remember to recharge it every night so I’m happy too.
Accuracy – It’s pretty good. Steps correlate with other devices as does heart rate. Sleep tracking is reasonable and apart from a well documented tendency to confuse deep sleep with light sleep it is consistent. These devices are only indicators and not proper medical devices. If you have sleep problems then a proper sleep polysomnography is what you need. But this is good enough. I’ve never been able to tell what the sleep score properly correlates too though. There are days when I can have a great sleep score and feel tired by 10:00am. it’s just a number not a way of life.

The indifferent – The screen is small and the choice of displays isn’t very good. I found one that works for me and I see no reason to change it. The screen is bright but very small. Another reason not to think this is a replacement for something like an apple watch.
Fit – the Inspire 3 comes with two soft, silicone straps. It is comfortable to wear. Just be advised that the device needs to be tight to the wrist to get proper readings. It can slip to a loose position and not be able to measure anything. This means that you’ll get maybe 9 out of 10 nights of sleep records then a junk one. And, if you’re lifting weights in a gym it will be useless for heart rate monitoring in those conditions. Otherwise it’s fine.

The Bad – Only to a phone? My old fitbit used to link to my desktop where I could use a large display to see the data. New ones like the Inspire 3 only link to phones. This is a problem with getting older but why do I have to look at a tiny screen (my phone)? Guess fitbit couldn’t be bothered to maintain the desktop software.
Fitbit Premium – aka the “con”. So fitbit want to charge you a monthly fee for premium features. How dumb do they think I am? I don’t see any benefit to this and certainly not for a “mere” $9.99. Don’t fall for this. The Inspire 3 is a relatively inexpensive device from a well known brand. it doesn’t need the extras premium can give and you don’t need to give Fitbit the money. It’s just another wasted subscription draining your wallet.

Conclusions – There is a lot to like about the Inspire 3 if you have the right mindset. it’s well made, comfortable to wear, reasonably accurate and with good battery life. It is a good tracker. It’s not a substitute for a proper smart watch even though Fitbit want you to think it is. If you’re happy to let it be a tracker with limited contact with a phone it will meet your needs. And meet them well. As a tracker it’s highly recommended. As a smart device with a premium subscription it’s a joke. Recommended with use case caveats.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 has been a fantastic addition to my daily routine. As someone who values health and fitness, this tracker has not disappointed. The stress management feature has been particularly beneficial, helping me understand and manage my stress levels better. The workout intensity tracking motivates me to push my limits safely, and the sleep tracking provides insights that have helped improve my sleep quality.

The 24/7 heart rate monitoring is accurate and reliable, giving me peace of mind about my cardiovascular health. The design is sleek, with the Midnight Zen/Black color giving it a professional look that goes well with any attire. The inclusion of both small and large bands in the box is a thoughtful touch, ensuring a perfect fit for any wrist size.

Battery life has been impressive, lasting several days on a single charge, even with continuous heart rate monitoring. The Fitbit app integration is seamless, offering a detailed view of my health metrics and progress over time.

In conclusion, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is a well-rounded fitness tracker that offers a range of features catering to various health and fitness needs. It’s an investment in yourwell-being that I highly recommend.