

Otherwise, the Inspire 3 can track activity, heart rate, sleep and active zone minutes - which is Fitbit's system for giving extra workout credit when your heart rate hits certain zones. Blood-oxygen monitoring was considered a premium feature just two years ago, but its arrival on the Inspire 3 suggests it's becoming common, even across budget fitness trackers.

Like the Fitbit Luxe and Fitbit Charge 5, the Inspire 3 will monitor levels overnight and display results both on the device and in the Fitbit mobile app. The Fitbit Inspire 3 can measure most of the same metrics as other Fitbit devices, with the major new addition being the ability to monitor SpO2, or blood-oxygen saturation. But using the new always-on display mode could shorten battery life, with Fitbit saying it should last for around three days or more with that mode turned on. The Inspire 3's display is also 8% larger than the Inspire 2's, and Fitbit says the new model is about 10% thinner as well.ĭespite gaining a color touchscreen, Fitbit says the Inspire 2 will still last for 10 days on a single charge, giving it an advantage over more sophisticated smartwatches. The color touchscreen is the biggest aesthetic difference, and it addresses one of the biggest shortcomings of Fitbit's previous Inspire devices. 24 and launches in September, has the same overall look and feel as the previous Inspire 2. The Inspire 3, which is available for preorder on Aug. At $100, the Inspire 3 is Fitbit's cheapest fitness tracker, aside from its kid-friendly Ace 3 band. The move also underscores Fitbit's intention to compete with rivals like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi - the world's three biggest wearable device makers in terms of shipments - by releasing products at various price ranges. Both features are new to the Inspire line and should help bridge the gap between Fitbit's budget tracker and more expensive models like the Charge 5. Unlike those companies, Fitbit offers a mix of both watches and fitness bands at different prices.įitbit will launch the Inspire 3 globally in September.įitbit just announced the Inspire 3, a new version of its $100 fitness tracker that now includes a color touchscreen and blood-oxygen monitoring. The launch demonstrates how Fitbit distinguishes itself from Apple and Samsung, the two biggest wearable device makers.

Fitbit just announced the $100 Inspire 3, an update to its most affordable mainstream fitness band.
