Fitbit Versa 3
Score: 78/100
Apple Watch Series 8
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Apple Watch Series 8 GPS 45 mm offers a premium OLED display, fast S9 processor and a full suite of health sensors. Its drawbacks are the need for daily charging and the lack of cellular capability in the GPS-only version. Ideal for iPhone users who want top-tier health tracking without cellular independence.
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a fitness-focused smartwatch with built-in GPS, an AMOLED display and solid battery life. Its limitations are occasional heart-rate inaccuracies and the absence of premium medical sensors. Best for users who want reliable fitness tracking and long battery without needing clinical-grade health features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
144 hoursbest | 18 hours | |
40.13 mmbest | 38.1 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 gbest | 36.3 g |
| ↓ lower better | 12 minutesbest | — |
20best | — | |
4 GB | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 36.3 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 144 hours | 18 hours |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Fitbit OS | watchOS 10 |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (mm) | 40.13 mm | 38.1 mm |
Display Resolution | 336x336 | 396x484 |
Display Type | AMOLED | OLED |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 64 GB |
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Professional reviewers consider the Versa 3 a solid mid-range fitness watch, emphasizing its built-in GPS, larger AMOLED display, and new health metrics as strong upgrades over the Versa 2. While the battery life and everyday heart-rate reliability are praised, critics note the sensor's reduced accuracy at high intensities and the lack of medical-grade features such as ECG and stress scanning, positioning the device as a value-focused alternative to the more expensive Sense.
Everyday users generally love the Versa 3 for its long-lasting battery, bright screen, and convenient GPS that lets them leave their phone at home. The addition of SpO₂, HRV, and breathing-rate data is seen as a nice health boost, while the need for a Premium subscription and occasional heart-rate glitches during hard workouts are the most common sources of frustration.
Professional reviewers commend the Series 9 for its ultra-bright 2000-nit display, the speed of the new S9 processor and the innovative Double Tap gesture, calling the interaction "magical." They also highlight richer workout visuals and Precision Finding via UWB, while noting that the GPS-only model still needs daily charging and lacks cellular capability, and that the weight gain over the 41 mm version is marginal.
Everyday users praise the watch's seamless iPhone integration, reliable fitness and health tracking, and the readability of the bright screen. Common complaints revolve around the need to charge daily, occasional sync hiccups with the iPhone, and band comfort issues for smaller wrists.
Versa 3 is ideal for users prioritizing battery life and cost; Apple Watch SE suits those who want deep iOS integration and a larger app selection.
