If you have already decided on a Fitbit, the question is which one. The five models on this page split into two trackers, the Inspire 3 and Charge 5, two smartwatches, the Versa 4 and Sense 2, and the Fitbit Edge, a tracker built around workout stats. Every fact below comes from the listing of the exact model linked. Three of the five share their rating count across colours.
If you are open to other brands, our fitness tracker guide compares trackers from several makers.
Best Fitbit overall: Fitbit Inspire 3
Best Fitbit overall: the Fitbit Inspire 3, because it combines 24/7 heart rate, a sleep score and up to 10 days of battery with water resistance up to 50 metres, and it is the most rated Fitbit on this page.
The Inspire 3 is the Fitbit to buy if you want the core tracking without a full smartwatch on your wrist. The listing describes 24/7 heart rate monitoring, stress management tools and a sleep score, with sleep broken into light, deep and REM stages. Active Zone Minutes show your workout intensity in real time. Call, text and smartphone notifications come through to the band. The listing gives up to 10 days of battery on a single charge and water resistance up to 50 metres, which it says makes it suitable for swims and showers. It holds 4.5 stars from 7,820 ratings across its colours, the highest score and the biggest count here.
It suits anyone who wants heart rate and sleep from a band rather than a watch. The honest catch: it is a band tracker, and while its specification table says GPS enabled, the feature bullets do not explain how its GPS works. The Versa 4 explicitly lists built in GPS and a workout intensity map.
Best Fitbit smartwatch for GPS and calls: Fitbit Versa 4
Best Fitbit smartwatch for GPS and calls: the Fitbit Versa 4, because it adds built in GPS, on wrist Bluetooth calls and texts and an always on display mode to a 6 plus day battery and water resistance to 50 metres.
The Versa 4 is the Fitbit smartwatch for people who exercise outdoors. The listing describes built in GPS with a workout intensity map, a Daily Readiness Score, 24/7 heart rate and 40 plus exercise modes. For sleep it lists a personalised Sleep Profile, sleep stages, a Sleep Score and a smart wake alarm, and for health a daily Stress Management Score, SpO2, a health metrics dashboard and menstrual health tracking. The listing calls it thin and lightweight, gives 6 plus days of battery with fast charge, water resistance to 50 metres, on wrist Bluetooth calls and texts and an always on display mode, and says it is compatible with iOS 15 or higher and Android OS 9.0 or higher. It is rated 4.3 from 5,709 ratings across its colours.
It suits runners, riders and walkers who want built in GPS and a workout intensity map. The honest catch: it costs noticeably more than the Inspire 3, and its listing does not mention the ECG app that the Sense 2 listing carries.
Best Fitbit for stress and heart tracking: Fitbit Sense 2
Best Fitbit for stress and heart tracking: the Fitbit Sense 2, because the listing gives it all day stress detection, an ECG app, SpO2 and built in GPS in a smartwatch with a 6 plus day battery.
The Sense 2 is the Fitbit with the longest health feature list. The listing calls it the most advanced health and fitness smartwatch in the range and describes all day stress detection with cEDA, a daily Stress Management Score, an ECG app it words as an atrial fibrillation assessment, irregular heart rhythm notifications, SpO2 and a health metrics dashboard. It shares the Versa 4 sleep tools, built in GPS, Daily Readiness Score, 40 plus exercise modes and water resistance to 50 metres, and adds Fitbit Pay, Amazon Alexa built in and Google Wallet to the on wrist Bluetooth calls and texts. Battery is 6 plus days. It is rated 4.0 from 2,924 ratings across its colours.
It suits people who want the stress and heart rhythm tools on their wrist and are happy to pay for them. The honest catch: it is the dearest Fitbit on this page and its 4.0 star rating is the lowest of the smartwatches here.
Best Fitbit Charge for stress and temperature tracking: Fitbit Charge 5
Best Fitbit Charge for stress and temperature tracking: the Fitbit Charge 5, because the listing gives it EDA and stress management tools, temperature tracking and a Daily Readiness Score in a tracker with Fitbit Premium in the title.
The Charge 5 sits between the Inspire 3 and the smartwatches: a band whose title adds stress, temperature and heart health tools. The listing title names EDA and stress management tools, temperature tracking and heart health insights, with Fitbit Premium in the title. The one feature the listing describes in full is the Daily Readiness Score, which it says reveals whether you are ready to exercise or should focus on recovery, with a personalised activity goal and recommended workouts or recovery sessions. It is rated 4.0 from 2,000 ratings.
It suits someone who wants stress tools and temperature tracking without moving up to a watch. The honest catch: its listing text is short, so check the current feature list on the product page before you buy.
Best new Fitbit for workout stats: Google Fitbit Edge
Best new Fitbit for workout stats: the Google Fitbit Edge, because the listing gives it Focus metrics, 40 plus exercise modes with personal goals and live workout metrics in the Google Health app.
The Fitbit Edge listing is built around training. It describes Focus metrics as a simple way to see the stats that matter, 40 plus exercise modes with personal goals for runs, rides, HIIT, strength training and beyond, and stats on the wrist from pace to target heart rate zone. Live workout metrics show in the Google Health app. The listing gives up to 7 days of usage, up to 2 days with the always on display, and says a 5 minute charge can give up to 1 day of battery.
It suits someone who trains to targets and wants Focus metrics and 40 plus exercise modes. The honest catch: it has no star rating or reviews yet, so there is no buyer feedback to lean on, and its listing does not mention built in GPS or a water rating.
How to choose a Fitbit
How to read the Fitbit model names
Fitbit uses a family name and a number. The Inspire 3 listing calls it an activity tracker and the Charge 5 title calls it an advanced health and fitness tracker. The Versa 4 is listed as a fitness smartwatch and the Sense 2 as a health and fitness smartwatch, and only the Sense 2 listing carries the ECG app. The Edge listing is built around exercise modes and workout stats. Compare the listed features within each family before deciding which model suits you.
Band or smartwatch
The Inspire 3 and Charge 5 are bands. The Versa 4 and Sense 2 are smartwatches with a screen the spec rows give as about 4 cm and on wrist calls. Compare the Inspire 3's sleep stages and up to 10 day battery with the on wrist calls and always on display mode listed for the two watches. If a full smartwatch from any brand is the goal, our smartwatch guide is the better starting point.
Battery life
The Inspire 3 listing gives up to 10 days on a charge. The Versa 4 and Sense 2 listings give 6 plus days, and the Versa 4 adds fast charge. The Edge listing gives up to 7 days of usage, up to 2 days with the always on display running, and a 5 minute charge for up to 1 day. The Charge 5 feature bullets give no battery duration. Its specification table has a questionable six month battery entry, so do not use that figure to compare runtime.
GPS for runs and rides
The Versa 4 and Sense 2 feature bullets explicitly describe built in GPS and a workout intensity map. The Inspire 3 specification table says GPS enabled and the Charge 5 table names GPS, but neither set of feature bullets explains how mapping works. The Edge listing does not mention built in GPS. These omissions do not establish phone dependent mapping. If explicit built in GPS wording matters to you, the Versa 4 is the cheaper of the two smartwatches whose bullets name it.
Calls, texts and notifications
The Versa 4 and Sense 2 listings describe on wrist Bluetooth calls and texts. The Inspire 3 listing gives call, text and smartphone notifications, a different feature from the on wrist calls on the Versa 4 and Sense 2. The Versa 4 listing names iOS 15 or higher and Android OS 9.0 or higher, and the Sense 2 title says compatible with Android and iOS. The Inspire 3 and Charge 5 specification rows name Android, while the Edge row says compatible with a smartphone. Check your phone against the listing before buying.
The Inspire 3 listing gives 24/7 heart rate, sleep stages and stress management tools. The Versa 4 adds a Stress Management Score, SpO2 and a health metrics dashboard. The Sense 2 goes furthest, with cEDA stress detection, the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications as the listing words them. The Charge 5 title names EDA stress tools and temperature tracking. Read each feature exactly as its listing states it. We make no medical claim for any of them.
Swimming and showers
The Inspire 3, Versa 4 and Sense 2 listings all give water resistance to 50 metres, and the Inspire 3 listing says that suits swims and showers. The Versa 4 and Sense 2 spec rows list swimming among their sport types. The Charge 5 specification table says Water Resistant and gives a depth of 1 metre; its feature bullets do not explain pool use. The Edge listing gives no water rating. Our swimming watch guide compares listed water ratings and watch features.
The five models side by side
| Model | Type | Battery (listing) | GPS (listing) | Calls (listing) | Water resistance | Rating |
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| Inspire 3 | Band | Up to 10 days | GPS enabled in spec row; method not stated | Call notifications listed | Up to 50 metres | 4.5 from 7,820 across colours |
| Versa 4 | Smartwatch | 6 plus days | Built in GPS | On wrist Bluetooth calls | To 50 metres | 4.3 from 5,709 across colours |
| Sense 2 | Smartwatch | 6 plus days | Built in GPS | On wrist Bluetooth calls | To 50 metres | 4.0 from 2,924 across colours |
| Charge 5 | Band | Not confirmed by feature bullets | GPS in spec row; method not stated | Not stated | Water Resistant; spec table states 1 metre | 4.0 from 2,000 |
| Fitbit Edge | Tracker | Up to 7 days, up to 2 with always on display | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | No ratings yet |
Frequently asked questions
Which Fitbit is the best overall in Australia?
The Fitbit Inspire 3 is our pick for most people. Its listing gives it 24/7 heart rate monitoring, stress management tools, a sleep score with light, deep and REM stages, call and text notifications, up to 10 days of battery and water resistance up to 50 metres, and it is the most rated Fitbit on this page.
Which is better, the Fitbit Versa 4 or the Charge 6?
This page does not list the Charge 6, so it cannot compare the two. The Versa 4 listing gives built in GPS, on wrist Bluetooth calls and texts, 40 plus exercise modes and 6 plus days of battery. For a Charge band, the Charge 5 is the one here, with EDA stress tools and temperature tracking in its title.
Can you answer calls on a Fitbit?
On two of them. The Versa 4 and Sense 2 listings both describe on wrist Bluetooth calls, texts and phone notifications. The Inspire 3 listing gives call, text and smartphone notifications, which is different wording from on wrist calls, and the Charge 5 and Edge listings do not mention calls.
What is the best Fitbit for health tracking?
The Sense 2 carries the most health features on this page. Its listing describes all day stress detection with cEDA, a daily Stress Management Score, an ECG app it words as an atrial fibrillation assessment, irregular heart rhythm notifications, SpO2 and a health metrics dashboard. The Charge 5 title adds EDA stress tools and temperature tracking in a band.
Which Fitbit is best for women?
Any of them: the spec rows list the Inspire 3, Versa 4, Sense 2 and Edge as unisex. The Versa 4 listing names menstrual health tracking, and the Inspire 3, Versa 4 and Sense 2 boxes include a small and a large wristband. For a band rather than a watch, choose the Inspire 3 or Charge 5.
Is the Fitbit Versa 4 worth it over the Versa 2 or Versa 3?
The Versa 4 is the Versa model compared here. Its listing gives built in GPS, 6 plus days of battery, on wrist Bluetooth calls and an always on display mode. This page does not compare the Versa 2, Versa 3, Inspire 2 or Luxe, so it cannot rank the Versa 4 against those models.
Which Fitbit has the longest battery life?
Among the feature bullets here, the Inspire 3 has the longest stated duration at up to 10 days. Versa 4 and Sense 2 give 6 plus days. Fitbit Edge gives up to 7 days, or up to 2 with the always on display. The Charge 5 listing bullets do not state battery life.
Do you need a Fitbit Premium membership?
The listings do not establish which features work without Premium. The Inspire 3, Versa 4 and Sense 2 name six month memberships; Charge 5 names Premium without a duration. Sense 2 limits its offer to new or returning users activating within 60 days of device activation. The Edge bullets do not mention Premium.
Which Fitbit is the best value for money?
On this page the Fitbit Inspire 3 is the lowest priced Fitbit and the highest rated, at 4.5 stars. Its listing includes a 6 month Premium membership, up to 10 days of battery and water resistance to 50 metres. The Fitbit Versa 4 costs more and lists built in GPS and on wrist calls.
