So everybody who has purchased a device with the SPO2 sensor has been ripped off by Fitbit and they should pay........I myself think it’s down to Apple as Apple as bought the SPO2 to put on there watches this year also thanks the the thread it was a good read
I've had the Charge 3 for about 6 months & I am generally happy with it. It's a nice improvement over the Charge 2 EXCEPT for the screen brightness - now that we're out of the gloomy Ohio winter, I have discovered that the Charge 3 screen is very difficult to see in sunlight and impossible if one is wearing sunglasses. This makes tracking any outdoor workout an exercise in guessing whether one's taps & swipes did what was intended.
I’ve had my Charge 3 since they first came out, the display now is so dim it can only be seen in a dark room. But I love it, since I read the data on the app on my phone
Grabbed one the other day... Love it. The screen Auto-off after like 2-3 seconds is INFURIATING though - I get the battery saving thing, but if I'm working out would be nice to have the option to keep it on for longer instead of having to tap it or use the janky wrist flick gesture every few seconds. Not great.
I just got the charge 3. Did my set up I was a 582 steps after charging . Wore the first day to work at 5pm I had did 10,000 steps. I am sending it back.
Well, moving your arms or te clock itself counts as "steps" bevause that's how it measures it. It happens to me too when I do my hair but that happens to a lot of models.
I used to work at a grocery store and when I wasn't unregister I did a lot of walking there was some days that I did 20,000 steps. However I think it's a good idea that you do return it because it's going to become a problem child
Roberto Carlos maybe the internet is all linked together and interconnected. Its a known fact that your history and searches can impact the ads given to you through apps or open tabs on your browser. So I believe youtube somehow knew you ordered a fitbit. I just got one and have recently used safari to research a few things on it then coincidentally youtube shows me this vid? Idk a little sketch to me lol or maybe im too high
It means the device can be submerged to 50 meter (~150 feet). Sometimes some divers get all bent out of shape on waterproof ratings, but in my testing (with actual waterproof chambers), it's not really an issue this decade anymore like it used to be 15-20 years ago where watches said they were waterproofed to 50m but couldn't be used for swimming. These days these watches are designed for swimming and such, and are designed to go to 50m in depth (I test watches to 50-meters as well).
I've never swam with it but from just getting a little rain water on it it crapped out. I would even be careful about using liquids to clean the back of it.
Late to the comment party, but I am receiving replacement number 2 sometime this week because of water damage. The first one barely made it through swimming season. The replacement (I am currently wearing) didn't make it through showers. Once the next one dies from showers/swimming I am switching brands quickly. I was really excited about mine, but now I am over it.
My last fitness tracker was a Fitbit Charge 2. It died from water damage two years ago and haven't used a fitness tracker since. I might give this a try. Great review.
Vivofit smart 4 if you care about the spO2 sensor the charge 3 has the hardware but never incorporated the software into the app so you cant track it..just saying if you dont care about that go charge 3:)
Good video. Question on changing band(my original broke) do you need to push the button to put on the new band aa well as when removing? I hear no click, think it’s tight? Plus it was very dirty when I removed it; what’s best way to clean it? I gave it my best effort.
I’ve just got the charge 3 and where do you find your blood oxygen on the app when your asleep plus the sleep tracking is crap on the charge 3 and Fitbit aunt doing anything about it
@@NR-nf1il you are lucky it worked. My fitbit 2 is a total failure, it is only good as watch, heart monitor and interval workout. The notifications are a mess to say the least. Fitbit 3 rocks in comparison with 2. But it doesn't look like i will go with 4. I think honor band 5 is more than affordable and has same features or more for a 3rd fraction of cost.
Yes, because l got screen protector to protect my mom's charge 2 face, so it looks even new on the surface. Still preordered QIBOX screen protector for my coming Charge 3 from Foster cherry.
My Fitbit charge 2 serve me well 2 till I cracked the screen. It still would record the steps but I had to go on the app in order to view it. Other than that the main problem was that in one year I had to replace the band five times because it kept breaking.
@@NR-nf1il fitbit 2 is a joke comparing with 3. The same as you i left fitbit 2 for 3, but now I didn't see why to go with 4 variant. Still my fitbit 2 is working fine but after you got 3 you cannot consider 2 as a good device.
@@marflo121 I had less trouble with the Fitbit 2. The only problem I actually had with it was ithe band kept breaking. I cannot sync consistently with the app. This is it on this one goes I will never buy another Fitbit.
As a pretty happy Charge 2 owner I think I'll be upgrading to this. And as a former Windows Phone user (I still miss it), I'm surprised and impressed they still support it since Microsoft gave up on it, though I think they mostly do it for the Windows 10 desktop app.
I love my charge 2, started with the original, the charge 2 was a major upgrade,i am on the fence about the 3 not many upgrades to this version to make me want to buy it.especially for the price.i think i will spend 50 more an get the versa
Yeah, the Versa is pretty sweet and I've considered getting it, but I do like the longer battery life of the Charge series and the svelte-ness of it. I will say the Charge 3 doesn't really have any stand out features, but I think all of the small improvements put together make it a reasonable upgrade. Probably the biggest feature I look forward to is the improved sleep tracking. Anyway, I'll probably just ask for it for Christmas.
Fitbit has stated that they are giving support to Windows but the compatibility of older softwares is no longer supported and now the only windows that is compatible is windows 10
Hey sorry might be a dumb question but I’ve never had a smart watch before and I’m just wondering. Does this watch/ most smart watches have a timer. I’m really getting into running and would like a watch that has a timer to time my runs
I had a charge 3 and loved it but it died after 6 months and they sent me a new one. Then it died at about 6 months. They didn't extend the warranty from the replacement so I was out of luck. They offered a 40% off a versa lite or 25% off other product. I wish it had lasted longer. Hopefully the versa is better.
Wazoo is a term my mother has used since the Sixties ......first noted 10 years earlier than the album, The Grand Wazoo (a Jazz fusion album by Frank Zappa). Merriam Webster states first use of wazoo known as 1961. I found that the word kazoo was used initially to mean the same and morphed into wazoo. Frank Zappa and the Mother's of Invention released that album in 1972 that Zappa wrote while convalescing in 1971 after being attacked in London. I will wait on #3 till the bugs are out.
You can set it up either way. At night I press the button on the side for a few seconds, a screen will come up with a lightbulb. I tap that and turn off the "screen wake option" because the back light will wake me up, no matter if it's at a normal or dim setting. Turn on the screen wake function doing the same thing and it'll activate every time you turn your wrist. Having screen wake on all the time will drain your battery faster though. You can also set the brightness level of the screen to dim, normal and bright. Again if it's on normal or bright the battery drains faster, and also if you're checking it constantly as well.
Hey Ray, waiting for your full review of the Fitbit Charge 3. Many reviews from the Units that shipped in October seem to imply that it was rushed to market.
Any thoughts on whether or not the face version of this will crack over time? I've had 2 Charge 2s and both faces have cracked after about a year of normal wear. Very frustrating as it usually happens just after the warranty period is over. Go figure.
The Fitbit 3 is down to $99.00. A friend just ordered me one for my birthday (this month in May 2020). I chose the Fitbit 3 over the Fitbit 4 because the reviews for the 4 weren’t very good and many of them were complaints about the setup and the other was that one needs to an app that’s $9.95 (or $9.99) every month to use for the Fitbit 4. The Fitbit 3 had a lot of positive reviews so that’s why I chose this particular watch.
NICE REVIEW. THANK YOU FOR THAT. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND HALF SINCE YOUR REVIEW BUT I'M NOW VISITING THIS SITE. I HAVE THE CHARGE 2 AS A PREZZIE FROM HUBBY, BUT SINCE THEN HAD BOUGHT THE VERSA 2 FOR ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS WHO TURNED 40 FEW DAYS BACK. INTERESTING.
I do love my charge 3 but alas it has black lines through the screen. I have followed the advice from Fitbit on how to erase them with no joy. I’ve only had it for 15 months! Thought that it would last a little longer than that. 😔
Sofie simone Yup just go into the “account” part (in the top right corner) and swipe down until you see “exercise” and then tap on it and select bike. Then select auto-recognize and there you go
Aerospace grade aluminium is basically just 6061 aluminium alloy, and it doesn't really mean very much. It is a "good" alloy, but stress relief, hardening procedures, etc. are more important to the mechanical qualities of a metal than the alloy itself. The same exact steel for example can have WILDLY varying mechanical qualities when it comes to toughness, hardness, flexibility, etc., just because steps taken during production to achieve different results from the same base material.
The Charge 3 tracked about 500 steps for my shopping trip to Costco. I park way back in the lot, I loop through the whole warehouse, sometimes more than once if merchandise is moved or I forgot something. Is the shortfall on steps because I am holding onto the cart?
Had an alta for the past year and half, was great except for the strap kept breaking. Now i will get Fitbit Charge 3, hope the strap doesn't break so easily.
Today, 6/16/2019, my wife gave me a Fitbit Versa fitness tracker watch for Father's Day. I was very excited to receive it. My son spent an hour and a half setting it up for me (that seems too long). 1. The ads says the Fitbit Versa has an atimeter. This is FALSE. The Fitbit Versa can tell me how many flights of stairs I have climbed but it cannot give me the altitude. I have to get that information from my phone. The Fitbit Versa does not have an altimeter. 2. The ad says the Fitbit versa has an blood oxygen monitor (SP02). This is FALSE. Supposedly there is an SP02 sensor on the back of the Fitbit Versa which is not enabled because Fitbit has been unable to get it to work. So why is Fitbit talking about this non-existant feature? 3. The promotional articles say the Fitbit Versa will be able to provide EKG information. This is FALSE. Only basic heart rate information is provided. It does not even show heart beat over time. It just shows current heart rate. I can get that info from a $30 product. 4. The ads says the Fitbit Versa heart rate monitor is accurate. This is partly true and partly false. I hiked 90 minutes today and the Fitbit Versa was able to capture my heart rate 75% of the time. That is better than the old Fitbits that were wildly inaccurate, but it is not wonderful performance. Articles says the Fitbit Charge 3 has a better heart rate monitor. Who knows. I don't trust Fitbit any more. 5. The ads say that the Fitbit Versa has a battery that will last 3 days. This is FALSE. Starting from a full charge, after my 90 minute hike, where I checked my pulse multiple times, used half of the battery. 6. The screen of the Fitbit Versa is very difficult to use. I do not like to stop when hiking. I want to just look at my watch/fitness tracker to see what my stats are. IMPOSSIBLE! Whenever I wanted to check my heart rate, I had to stop, squint at the screen, push a button on the side of the watch for HOME, press a heart icon on the bottom of the watch, then swipe upwards about 20 times before the watch would bring up the series of screens that lead to the heart rate screen. This makes the heart rate function nearly worthless to me. The ONLY feature that the Fitbit Versa has which is useful is a heart rate monitor yet it is way too difficult to use and not very informative and does not always work. I do not need the useless features like an additional alert from my watch if I receive a text or phone call. The alert from my phone is sufficient. I have not tried the music feature of the Fitbit Versa but people who have say it is impossible to precisely manage your music list, resulting in people being forced to listen to music that they hate. BOTTOM LINE: Fitbit is going to lose money on me. I am returning the totally unsatisfactory Fitbit Versa for a refund. I will try out the Fitbit Charge 3. It is sucks, I will return it too. Does anyone make a good heart rate monitor? I am really tired of half-assed crappy electronics that don't work.
If it's not too late to return to the store and get your money back you should do so. If not and call Fitbit if you're still under warranty. You'll probably be calling them quite often because each replacement will only last so long
Which garmin do you have? I found such bad reviews of garmins in general due to breaking bands and connectivity that I gave up on trying one, although they would be more what I wanted as I cycle...
I had my Fitbit Flex for 5 years, one year of that I was a lifeguard and in the water constantly. Let me tell you, for something that wasn't supposed to be waterproof. I had no trouble with mine. It just finally gave out on me a couple months ago. So I'm looking forwards to getting a new fitbit.
Yup my Charge 2 screen died after a year (as tens of thousands have...look it up). Got the Viovoactive 3 and man am I loving it! It is what the Charge 3 should have been.
keep your receipt. there are some people who have had issues with charging failing. just google my charge 3 wont charge. I like mine but i'm on my 3rd one in 18 months and I never get it wet and have cleaned it as per instructions
I would really be careful with going in the water with it. Supposed to be waterproof but I don't think they did a very good job of that. Hack one of mine just went from just getting a little rain on it. Not a quality product.
Any idea as to whether the HR monitoring has improved at all (i.e., new hardware)? I like the Charge 2 as an all-day device, but it conks out during exercise. I use a chest strap or a further-up-the-arm optical sensor (currently the Wahoo Fit) when doing a "real" workout.
@F J I just got mine a week ago and it's worked perfectly. No issues with tracking HR, steps taken or sleep data. My fitbit is even better at tracking my sleep than my Sleep Number Sleep IQ app, lol! It automatically tracks my workouts, too. I've had no problems with syncing, either. The only issue I really had with that was when I forgot to put it back on on Wednesday morning after showering (I always take it off when I shower to reduce the buildup of film from my shampoo, conditioner and body wash). I got home and tried to sync it and it wouldn't do it, so I followed the directions on how to reset it and it worked like a charm. The gorilla glass is super strong and the watch bands are comfortable and they stay in place really well. All in all I'm very happy with it best investment I've ever made! I love the app, too. I joined a few groups and the people in them have helped to keep my spirits up and keep me motivated to do my very best. I hope this eases your mind a little with your purchase. When they first rolled out the Charge 3 in November of last year, there were a lot of bugs and issues with it, but they've done a few updates since then and fixed them, from my experience anyways because I haven't had a single issue with it despite all the negative reviews I've seen.
Great video! Small remark: the 'female health' tracker was also added to the software of the Fitbit charge 2, so this not an improvement of the Fitbit Charge 3 vs 2.
Does this light up at night when you roll over? The Charge2 drives my partner crazy and I don't blame him! Lights up the whole room! also, do charge 2 bands work on charge 3?
It is water proof up to 15 meters. You can wear it while swimming in the pool, lake and ocean and you can wear it in the shower, too, although I don't. I don't want my device to get all gunked up with body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
I still have the first Flex and can’t find my dashboard on my phone. I’m sad that my android only shows other goals. No steps. I’m old, can’t figure out.
I had a Fitbit HR . Now I have the Charge 3. I can't remove the HR information from my computer and install the information for the Charge 3. I did manage to get information onto my iphone by using a different e-mail address. I would also like the information on my computer. Also, you mentioned Yoga as one the exercises. I don't have Yoga as an exercise option.
Can you mention your experience with the connectivity to Android phones (f.e. SAMSUNG S7 and nieuwer) because I always have problems with a stable connection while tracking my outdoor activities. Just gave back my Fitbit Versa and before that the Ionic and Charge 2! Thanks.
This is def an entry level fitness band in 2024. Im wondering if its technology is still relevant/competetive with the charge 6 which is about $60 more these days?
DC, will you please do a review of the Apollo Neuro? I'm a parenting coach who specializes in self-regulation (I help moms who lose their temper), and I'm interested in these new technologies that are coming out to help people with self regulation. (I'm not affiliated.) Thank you!
EDIT(12/25/18): Thanks for the replies everyone. I got mine today and, yes, the function works perfectly. For anybody who happens across this in the future, the timer goes from 00:15 to 60 minutes in 15-second increments. I was able to scroll through the entire loop in about 15 seconds, so it's easy/quick enough to get to the needed time. ORIGINAL QUESTION: Does it have a countdown timer? That was the one lacking feature that kept me from getting a Charge 2. The vibration is so much better (harder to miss) than a chime for timing burgers on the grill, or anything else for that matter.
Hi. I have the FitBit Charge 3. I just watched your video, very helpful, but I didn't find what I was looking for. Can you point me to where I would be able to setup an Alarm? I can't figure it out. I have done it before, and can't recall how I got to that screen. I've looked on the PC app, the phone App, and on the fitbit. Thanks.
Oh, I just figured it out. It is on the computer app. Click "user/photo", then click on the device, then you'll see silent alarm. Found the fix in the FitBit community conversations. :)
I have a iPhone 8 by apple and I refuse to change to anything else but apple so does the charge 3 still allow notifications from your phone like the charge 2 does because it’s good for when I’m in class and I get an important message
I got it for free when I bought S20. One big minus thing is that I can't find my phone with this watch which is the most useful thing for me rather than other 17 benefit things. Even $25 cheap smart watch from Alliexpreas has that find device option. Don't know why they didn't include that option for this expensive watch. Thank you for your review though.
Will keep you informed when receiving the New Charge 3, l have preordered QIBOX screen protector, and will apply them to my Charge 3 and my mom's Charge 2, then will easily recognise what' s the difference on the surface.
I purchased the Charge 3 for the purpose of heart rate monitoring.. The problem is the screen display. I can see the "time" very well but the heart rate at the bottom is too small. If only it had a screen displaying heart rate only or a display as big as the "time". Not meant for those visually impaired. I returned the charge 3.
You can change the clock face which has bigger heart rate symbols but i would personally recommend the versa lite which is in that price range and you get more out of it
Hi - I have a quick question. I understood that with iOS I do not have the option of quick replies. But is it still possible for the Charge 3 to show Whatsapp messages (even though I can't reply)? Or is that functionality not given either as it is an app and not the regular text message option? Because - for instance - on the Gear Fit 2 Pro I would be able to see Whatsapp notifications. Thanks a lot for your feedback in advance :)
My Fitbit Charge 3 quit working after 1 day. The side button was stuck inside and could not get any type of reading. Store couldn't even figure it out.
Hey, I have a question. Does it fit small wrists like the charge 2? The charge 2 on a small wrist leaves a gap on each side of the wrist, which is great for me because on each wrist I have big veins that run over my wrist bones so I can’t wear a regular watch, it’s uncomfortable. Could you try it on someone you know who has small wrists like say 5 3/4 inch wrists??? I have waited since last summer to get one and I’m eager but also hesitant to preorder one.
The small band from the Charge 3 is even smaller than the Charge 2. Thank God since the one from my Charge 2 was a tad big for me but the large is awesome and they also have a XL
Hey Folks - Don't forget to check out my full post on it here as well: dcra.in/Charge3
Does it fit the bands of fit bit charge 2?
you mentioned a full video review in October......did I miss this ?
So everybody who has purchased a device with the SPO2 sensor has been ripped off by Fitbit and they should pay........I myself think it’s down to Apple as Apple as bought the SPO2 to put on there watches this year also thanks the the thread it was a good read
I haven't had mine for a year..and the display is all zig zag lines through it..cant see the numbers or screen!
Get to it, too much chatter...
That little dot behind you on the wall... Has me scratching my phone like crazy. 😂
me too
Hahaha exactly
Me 2. I thought it was on my phone lol
Lol🤣🤣😂😂😂
Michael Taylor: did not notice until you mentioned it, now it's annoying me!!!
Hands down actually proud of you. Most men skip the period but but thank you for doing it and also not using weird words to describe it instead aha.
I've had the Charge 3 for about 6 months & I am generally happy with it. It's a nice improvement over the Charge 2 EXCEPT for the screen brightness - now that we're out of the gloomy Ohio winter, I have discovered that the Charge 3 screen is very difficult to see in sunlight and impossible if one is wearing sunglasses. This makes tracking any outdoor workout an exercise in guessing whether one's taps & swipes did what was intended.
Tim Gilbert I would add size of font and length of time for display
1.waterproof 50m
2.display 40% larger
3.nfc payment ( special edition fitbit charger)
4.relative spo2 senzor
5.sleep disturbance tracking
6.new force touch side button
7.women's health tracking
8.reduced weight of the device
9.swappable bands
10.increased processor speed
11.android quick replies
12.goal based exercise target
13.gorila glass
14.3rd party apps
15.no gps
16.7 days battery
17.dynamic insight and sleep score beta
I’ve had my Charge 3 since they first came out, the display now is so dim it can only be seen in a dark room. But I love it, since I read the data on the app on my phone
There are many complaints about this issue in Community Forum. Fitbit won't replace it.
Very informative!! Thank you! Love that you talk fast so i can just get the info instead of wasting time and begging for the video to just be over.
I've had my Charge 3 for a week now and found your video EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!
Has your screen failed yet?
Grabbed one the other day... Love it. The screen Auto-off after like 2-3 seconds is INFURIATING though - I get the battery saving thing, but if I'm working out would be nice to have the option to keep it on for longer instead of having to tap it or use the janky wrist flick gesture every few seconds. Not great.
I have never seen any of your reviews. I can tell you it's an awesome job. Congratulations keep up the good work.
I just got the charge 3. Did my set up I was a 582 steps after charging . Wore the first day to work at 5pm I had did 10,000 steps. I am sending it back.
Well, moving your arms or te clock itself counts as "steps" bevause that's how it measures it. It happens to me too when I do my hair but that happens to a lot of models.
Hmmm my charge 2 is soldiering on.
I used to work at a grocery store and when I wasn't unregister I did a lot of walking there was some days that I did 20,000 steps. However I think it's a good idea that you do return it because it's going to become a problem child
Mine arrived today! Spot on UA-cam on your suggestion
Roberto Carlos maybe the internet is all linked together and interconnected. Its a known fact that your history and searches can impact the ads given to you through apps or open tabs on your browser. So I believe youtube somehow knew you ordered a fitbit. I just got one and have recently used safari to research a few things on it then coincidentally youtube shows me this vid? Idk a little sketch to me lol or maybe im too high
No GPS so I went with the Ionic, I wish they'd make a Versa with on board GPS!
That would be the Ionic XD. The Versa is light and compact because the GPS sensor is not there. If it were then it eould be heavier and bulkier.
Doesnt it store it then link the gps log once synced?
IT WILL BE THE NEXT THING THEY WILL PUT INTO IT FOR US TO GET TEMPTED TO GO AND BUY IT.
Great video, thanks. Received a Fitbit 3 for Christmas, I love it.
Can you please compare the Charge 3 vs the Versa?
I love seeing how many steps I’ve taken and active minutes.if I’m using my fitness pal.i usually lose a little weight
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Can you briefly explain what it means when it says waterproof "to 50 meters?" Thank you! This video was super helpful!
It means the device can be submerged to 50 meter (~150 feet). Sometimes some divers get all bent out of shape on waterproof ratings, but in my testing (with actual waterproof chambers), it's not really an issue this decade anymore like it used to be 15-20 years ago where watches said they were waterproofed to 50m but couldn't be used for swimming. These days these watches are designed for swimming and such, and are designed to go to 50m in depth (I test watches to 50-meters as well).
I've never swam with it but from just getting a little rain water on it it crapped out. I would even be careful about using liquids to clean the back of it.
I'm so distracted by the black dot next to host....but great review tho. :)
I noticed that your apps are in a different order to what they came in the box, how did you do that?
Late to the comment party, but I am receiving replacement number 2 sometime this week because of water damage. The first one barely made it through swimming season. The replacement (I am currently wearing) didn't make it through showers. Once the next one dies from showers/swimming I am switching brands quickly. I was really excited about mine, but now I am over it.
My last fitness tracker was a Fitbit Charge 2. It died from water damage two years ago and haven't used a fitness tracker since. I might give this a try. Great review.
Got Charge 2 for my mom year, she was satified with it, l preorder Charge 3 on Sep 25, it said to arrive on Oct 7, can't wait.
The Charge 2 was not waterproof but the new Charge3 is indeed!
Do they still log in steps while you're driving your car?
My wife is one of the 7 Windows phone users, 4 years old, works flawlessly, cost $49.
It's been at least a year at this point. Is your wife still using the Windows phone?
@@FlapJackDaddy probably, she’s only 5 at this point I doubt she knows any better.
@@edenoftheworld1090 lmao
@@edenoftheworld1090 she's only 5? what the hell 😂
April 2019 and still waiting for the SpO2 sensor data to be viewable. 😞
Very stylish pipe in the corner,just love that kind of things:) Nice vid,thumb up:)
REQUEST: Charge 3 vs vívosmart 4
noeat hamburger dam im so indecisive about those two!!!
Vivofit smart 4 if you care about the spO2 sensor the charge 3 has the hardware but never incorporated the software into the app so you cant track it..just saying if you dont care about that go charge 3:)
Good video. Question on changing band(my original broke) do you need to push the button to put on the new band aa well as when removing? I hear no click, think it’s tight? Plus it was very dirty when I removed it; what’s best way to clean it? I gave it my best effort.
This is the comparison review I have been looking for ! Thanx
Thanks for your reviews. I watched a few of your videos on this Charge 3 and Charge 4, and I think the Charge 3 is my best option. Cheers! 😎👍
i really want one of these fitbit charge 3 they look amazing
I’ve just got the charge 3 and where do you find your blood oxygen on the app when your asleep plus the sleep tracking is crap on the charge 3 and Fitbit aunt doing anything about it
david black hey does this give accurate heart rate reading
I didn't know we could do that I don't know where it is either
There is not any blood oxygen info. I paid for premium they said that is only in premium showing but there is not.
@@NR-nf1il you are lucky it worked. My fitbit 2 is a total failure, it is only good as watch, heart monitor and interval workout. The notifications are a mess to say the least. Fitbit 3 rocks in comparison with 2. But it doesn't look like i will go with 4. I think honor band 5 is more than affordable and has same features or more for a 3rd fraction of cost.
Great video bud. I’m looking forward to getting my charge 3. I currently have a charge 2 & its served me well.👍
Yes, because l got screen protector to protect my mom's charge 2 face, so it looks even new on the surface. Still preordered QIBOX screen protector for my coming Charge 3 from Foster cherry.
Same here.🙂
My Fitbit charge 2 serve me well 2 till I cracked the screen. It still would record the steps but I had to go on the app in order to view it. Other than that the main problem was that in one year I had to replace the band five times because it kept breaking.
@@NR-nf1il fitbit 2 is a joke comparing with 3. The same as you i left fitbit 2 for 3, but now I didn't see why to go with 4 variant. Still my fitbit 2 is working fine but after you got 3 you cannot consider 2 as a good device.
@@marflo121 I had less trouble with the Fitbit 2. The only problem I actually had with it was ithe band kept breaking. I cannot sync consistently with the app. This is it on this one goes I will never buy another Fitbit.
As a pretty happy Charge 2 owner I think I'll be upgrading to this. And as a former Windows Phone user (I still miss it), I'm surprised and impressed they still support it since Microsoft gave up on it, though I think they mostly do it for the Windows 10 desktop app.
I love my charge 2, started with the original, the charge 2 was a major upgrade,i am on the fence about the 3 not many upgrades to this version to make me want to buy it.especially for the price.i think i will spend 50 more an get the versa
Yeah, the Versa is pretty sweet and I've considered getting it, but I do like the longer battery life of the Charge series and the svelte-ness of it. I will say the Charge 3 doesn't really have any stand out features, but I think all of the small improvements put together make it a reasonable upgrade. Probably the biggest feature I look forward to is the improved sleep tracking. Anyway, I'll probably just ask for it for Christmas.
Fitbit has stated that they are giving support to Windows but the compatibility of older softwares is no longer supported and now the only windows that is compatible is windows 10
Nice Whistler T-shirt! lol 😄 I've lived there years ago!
Hey sorry might be a dumb question but I’ve never had a smart watch before and I’m just wondering. Does this watch/ most smart watches have a timer. I’m really getting into running and would like a watch that has a timer to time my runs
Yes
Great review I got my fit bit charge 3 today from Amazon I love it I had a hard time setting it up but I got it set up
Thank you for answering the question regarding water proofing.
Nice shirt! Got a question. Does bluetooth need to be on when exercising, like weight training?
Miss my FitBit One so much :(
Too funny. I regularly listen to “podcast” videos like these at 150% speed. DC is the only one that sounds better at 75% speed
How?
Brien Malone epic comment!👍👍
Best review I've seen thank you!
A good quick early review does this have 'turn wrist" to turn the screen on?
Yes it does,i hope its more responsive then charge 2 has been
Yes the quick view mode is also available on this device
It does and it's very responsive. I turn off the "screen wake" option at night so the back light won't keep waking me up.
I had a charge 3 and loved it but it died after 6 months and they sent me a new one. Then it died at about 6 months. They didn't extend the warranty from the replacement so I was out of luck. They offered a 40% off a versa lite or 25% off other product. I wish it had lasted longer. Hopefully the versa is better.
Don't do it. Don't you realize it that the product is crappy
Wazoo is a term my mother has used since the Sixties ......first noted 10 years earlier than the album, The Grand Wazoo (a Jazz fusion album by Frank Zappa).
Merriam Webster states first use of wazoo known as 1961. I found that the word kazoo was used initially to mean the same and morphed into wazoo.
Frank Zappa and the Mother's of Invention released that album in 1972 that Zappa wrote while convalescing in 1971 after being attacked in London.
I will wait on #3 till the bugs are out.
Does it wake when you raise your wrist or do you need to press the button every time to wake the device?
Yes the quick view feature is indeed available
You can set it up either way. At night I press the button on the side for a few seconds, a screen will come up with a lightbulb. I tap that and turn off the "screen wake option" because the back light will wake me up, no matter if it's at a normal or dim setting. Turn on the screen wake function doing the same thing and it'll activate every time you turn your wrist. Having screen wake on all the time will drain your battery faster though. You can also set the brightness level of the screen to dim, normal and bright. Again if it's on normal or bright the battery drains faster, and also if you're checking it constantly as well.
Mine comes tomorrow so excited
Good luck with your Fitbit charge 3 May you not have any problems with it
Hey Ray, waiting for your full review of the Fitbit Charge 3. Many reviews from the Units that shipped in October seem to imply that it was rushed to market.
Danny Chan n
Any thoughts on whether or not the face version of this will crack over time? I've had 2 Charge 2s and both faces have cracked after about a year of normal wear. Very frustrating as it usually happens just after the warranty period is over. Go figure.
The 3 has gorilla glass
Due to the gorillaglass it shouldnt happen. The issue with the Charge 2 is because of the weather.
Correct. Mine too cracked. No help from fitbit. Look at other products.
The Fitbit 3 is down to $99.00. A friend just ordered me one for my birthday (this month in May 2020). I chose the Fitbit 3 over the Fitbit 4 because the reviews for the 4 weren’t very good and many of them were complaints about the setup and the other was that one needs to an app that’s $9.95 (or $9.99) every month to use for the Fitbit 4. The Fitbit 3 had a lot of positive reviews so that’s why I chose this particular watch.
NICE REVIEW. THANK YOU FOR THAT. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND HALF SINCE YOUR REVIEW BUT I'M NOW VISITING THIS SITE. I HAVE THE CHARGE 2 AS A PREZZIE FROM HUBBY, BUT SINCE THEN HAD BOUGHT THE VERSA 2 FOR ONE OF THE DAUGHTERS WHO TURNED 40 FEW DAYS BACK. INTERESTING.
Great, fast-pitched summary!
Thanks - I am going to get one after seeing this!
Be careful I'm on my fourth Fitbit charge 3. If you were to join a Fitbit charge 3 group on Facebook would probably hear more complaints then praises.
I do love my charge 3 but alas it has black lines through the screen. I have followed the advice from Fitbit on how to erase them with no joy. I’ve only had it for 15 months! Thought that it would last a little longer than that. 😔
Is the fitbit charge 3 able to track your bike rides automatically?
You can select in the app for it to auto recognize activity
Oh cool, is it easy to do?
Sofie simone Yup just go into the “account” part (in the top right corner) and swipe down until you see “exercise” and then tap on it and select bike. Then select auto-recognize and there you go
Aerospace grade aluminium is basically just 6061 aluminium alloy, and it doesn't really mean very much. It is a "good" alloy, but stress relief, hardening procedures, etc. are more important to the mechanical qualities of a metal than the alloy itself. The same exact steel for example can have WILDLY varying mechanical qualities when it comes to toughness, hardness, flexibility, etc., just because steps taken during production to achieve different results from the same base material.
The Charge 3 tracked about 500 steps for my shopping trip to Costco. I park way back in the lot, I loop through the whole warehouse, sometimes more than once if merchandise is moved or I forgot something. Is the shortfall on steps because I am holding onto the cart?
Had an alta for the past year and half, was great except for the strap kept breaking. Now i will get Fitbit Charge 3, hope the strap doesn't break so easily.
There are many band options on amazon. Super cool ones if rubber/latex ain't your thing.
@DC Rainmaker
5:38 can You link/name the 2 from the right band (and base band used)> Thanks
Hi does this fitbit have ability to record exercise on spin bike not the peloton bike though?
Today, 6/16/2019, my wife gave me a Fitbit Versa fitness tracker watch for Father's Day. I was very excited to receive it. My son spent an hour and a half setting it up for me (that seems too long).
1. The ads says the Fitbit Versa has an atimeter. This is FALSE. The Fitbit Versa can tell me how many flights of stairs I have climbed but it cannot give me the altitude. I have to get that information from my phone. The Fitbit Versa does not have an altimeter.
2. The ad says the Fitbit versa has an blood oxygen monitor (SP02). This is FALSE. Supposedly there is an SP02 sensor on the back of the Fitbit Versa which is not enabled because Fitbit has been unable to get it to work. So why is Fitbit talking about this non-existant feature?
3. The promotional articles say the Fitbit Versa will be able to provide EKG information. This is FALSE. Only basic heart rate information is provided. It does not even show heart beat over time. It just shows current heart rate. I can get that info from a $30 product.
4. The ads says the Fitbit Versa heart rate monitor is accurate. This is partly true and partly false. I hiked 90 minutes today and the Fitbit Versa was able to capture my heart rate 75% of the time. That is better than the old Fitbits that were wildly inaccurate, but it is not wonderful performance. Articles says the Fitbit Charge 3 has a better heart rate monitor. Who knows. I don't trust Fitbit any more.
5. The ads say that the Fitbit Versa has a battery that will last 3 days. This is FALSE. Starting from a full charge, after my 90 minute hike, where I checked my pulse multiple times, used half of the battery.
6. The screen of the Fitbit Versa is very difficult to use. I do not like to stop when hiking. I want to just look at my watch/fitness tracker to see what my stats are. IMPOSSIBLE! Whenever I wanted to check my heart rate, I had to stop, squint at the screen, push a button on the side of the watch for HOME, press a heart icon on the bottom of the watch, then swipe upwards about 20 times before the watch would bring up the series of screens that lead to the heart rate screen. This makes the heart rate function nearly worthless to me.
The ONLY feature that the Fitbit Versa has which is useful is a heart rate monitor yet it is way too difficult to use and not very informative and does not always work. I do not need the useless features like an additional alert from my watch if I receive a text or phone call. The alert from my phone is sufficient. I have not tried the music feature of the Fitbit Versa but people who have say it is impossible to precisely manage your music list, resulting in people being forced to listen to music that they hate.
BOTTOM LINE: Fitbit is going to lose money on me. I am returning the totally unsatisfactory Fitbit Versa for a refund. I will try out the Fitbit Charge 3. It is sucks, I will return it too.
Does anyone make a good heart rate monitor?
I am really tired of half-assed crappy electronics that don't work.
Yes! You should have put your complaint on versa review. BTW I have Versa & was able to use music easily. Depends on user 🤔😁😁
Great review...but what the hell is goin on with the corner of that wall?🤷♂️
My fitbit3 totally stopped working. So where can I get it checked and fixed?
If it's not too late to return to the store and get your money back you should do so. If not and call Fitbit if you're still under warranty. You'll probably be calling them quite often because each replacement will only last so long
As much as I liked the fitbit universe for daily wear, they never last much beyond a year. I've gone to full time Garmin. This looks cool though.
Which garmin do you have? I found such bad reviews of garmins in general due to breaking bands and connectivity that I gave up on trying one, although they would be more what I wanted as I cycle...
@@virolana I had a garmin 210 that I've had 5 years. Upgraded to a FR 735xt. Love it.
I had my Fitbit Flex for 5 years, one year of that I was a lifeguard and in the water constantly. Let me tell you, for something that wasn't supposed to be waterproof. I had no trouble with mine. It just finally gave out on me a couple months ago. So I'm looking forwards to getting a new fitbit.
Yup my Charge 2 screen died after a year (as tens of thousands have...look it up). Got the Viovoactive 3 and man am I loving it! It is what the Charge 3 should have been.
You mean versa?
Can the watch vibrate or beep each mile as in Apple Watch please?
keep your receipt. there are some people who have had issues with charging failing. just google my charge 3 wont charge. I like mine but i'm on my 3rd one in 18 months and I never get it wet and have cleaned it as per instructions
I do a lot of snorkeling and was wondering if I went snorkeling with this on would I be damaging the device? Maybe wash it after in clean tap water
I would really be careful with going in the water with it. Supposed to be waterproof but I don't think they did a very good job of that. Hack one of mine just went from just getting a little rain on it. Not a quality product.
Is there any reason the sleep disturbance dashboard can't work on the previous model? Or will it?
Any idea as to whether the HR monitoring has improved at all (i.e., new hardware)? I like the Charge 2 as an all-day device, but it conks out during exercise. I use a chest strap or a further-up-the-arm optical sensor (currently the Wahoo Fit) when doing a "real" workout.
Jason Ahlstrom yep, the accuracy has been improved. I have an ionic which I believe is very accurate and I think charge 3 is even better than that
The charge 3 is really good at that. I use it for swimming, running and steps mainly
@F J I just got mine a week ago and it's worked perfectly. No issues with tracking HR, steps taken or sleep data. My fitbit is even better at tracking my sleep than my Sleep Number Sleep IQ app, lol! It automatically tracks my workouts, too. I've had no problems with syncing, either. The only issue I really had with that was when I forgot to put it back on on Wednesday morning after showering (I always take it off when I shower to reduce the buildup of film from my shampoo, conditioner and body wash). I got home and tried to sync it and it wouldn't do it, so I followed the directions on how to reset it and it worked like a charm. The gorilla glass is super strong and the watch bands are comfortable and they stay in place really well. All in all I'm very happy with it best investment I've ever made! I love the app, too. I joined a few groups and the people in them have helped to keep my spirits up and keep me motivated to do my very best. I hope this eases your mind a little with your purchase. When they first rolled out the Charge 3 in November of last year, there were a lot of bugs and issues with it, but they've done a few updates since then and fixed them, from my experience anyways because I haven't had a single issue with it despite all the negative reviews I've seen.
Very insightful and detailed review. Thank you.
Great video! Small remark: the 'female health' tracker was also added to the software of the Fitbit charge 2, so this not an improvement of the Fitbit Charge 3 vs 2.
Sandra Filot I think everybody gets it in the app, I get it with the Alta
Agree
Does this light up at night when you roll over? The Charge2 drives my partner crazy and I don't blame him! Lights up the whole room! also, do charge 2 bands work on charge 3?
you can turn it off from the app
No, they are not interchangeable. Just replaced 2 with 3 and having trouble setting up.
Is this a good device for a walker and not a runner and also i will not be using gps please let me know thanks in advance
How does it do for swimmers in the water or in the Shower?? Thanks!!!
It is water proof up to 15 meters. You can wear it while swimming in the pool, lake and ocean and you can wear it in the shower, too, although I don't. I don't want my device to get all gunked up with body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
It's supposed to be waterproof up to a certain depth, but mine crapped out out just from getting a little rain on it.
I still have the first Flex and can’t find my dashboard on my phone. I’m sad that my android only shows other goals. No steps. I’m old, can’t figure out.
Charge 3 in australia does not have nfc (fitbit pay) only on special edition
i have one in aust I think you have to set payment up in the app before it shows up on the watch
I had a Fitbit HR . Now I have the Charge 3. I can't remove the HR information from my computer and install the information for the Charge 3. I did manage to get information onto my iphone by using a different e-mail address. I would also like the information on my computer. Also, you mentioned Yoga as one the exercises. I don't have Yoga as an exercise option.
You can edit the exercise options on the app. Switch out one you don't use, like interval training, and replace it with yoga/pilates.
Delete the charge hr.
Can you mention your experience with the connectivity to Android phones (f.e. SAMSUNG S7 and nieuwer) because I always have problems with a stable connection while tracking my outdoor activities. Just gave back my Fitbit Versa and before that the Ionic and Charge 2! Thanks.
This is def an entry level fitness band in 2024. Im wondering if its technology is still relevant/competetive with the charge 6 which is about $60 more these days?
DC, will you please do a review of the Apollo Neuro? I'm a parenting coach who specializes in self-regulation (I help moms who lose their temper), and I'm interested in these new technologies that are coming out to help people with self regulation. (I'm not affiliated.) Thank you!
Such a great video, very helpful
Thank you! 👍
you are a great person
EDIT(12/25/18): Thanks for the replies everyone. I got mine today and, yes, the function works perfectly. For anybody who happens across this in the future, the timer goes from 00:15 to 60 minutes in 15-second increments. I was able to scroll through the entire loop in about 15 seconds, so it's easy/quick enough to get to the needed time.
ORIGINAL QUESTION: Does it have a countdown timer? That was the one lacking feature that kept me from getting a Charge 2. The vibration is so much better (harder to miss) than a chime for timing burgers on the grill, or anything else for that matter.
Yes it has a normal timer as well as a countdown
Great, thanks all!
It does
It's a total waste of money! Got one for xmas and it counts steps into the thousands while simply driving a vehicle. Waste of $
I wanted to hear how precise is heart-monitor and you didn't mention it at all. Also where is that full review you promised?
Will it sync with a Samsung Galaxy A8? The last fitbit i had was not supported with my then galaxy A6
17 back-handed compliments for the Charge 3
Hi. I have the FitBit Charge 3. I just watched your video, very helpful, but I didn't find what I was looking for. Can you point me to where I would be able to setup an Alarm? I can't figure it out. I have done it before, and can't recall how I got to that screen. I've looked on the PC app, the phone App, and on the fitbit. Thanks.
Oh, I just figured it out. It is on the computer app. Click "user/photo", then click on the device, then you'll see silent alarm. Found the fix in the FitBit community conversations. :)
How do I set the clock to the right time? I have one and can’t change the time I need help please
It is automatically adjusted in the correct time once connected to the phone.
I have a iPhone 8 by apple and I refuse to change to anything else but apple so does the charge 3 still allow notifications from your phone like the charge 2 does because it’s good for when I’m in class and I get an important message
Yes it does.
What is the last icon (lightning bolt with 36 on your review) at 8:09?
steve4427 minutes of activity
I got it for free when I bought S20. One big minus thing is that I can't find my phone with this watch which is the most useful thing for me rather than other 17 benefit things. Even $25 cheap smart watch from Alliexpreas has that find device option. Don't know why they didn't include that option for this expensive watch. Thank you for your review though.
It was a very good video, good details. Some things can make it better: a better background and no curses. everything else was very useful. thank you
@DC Rainmaker, Does charge 2 and New Charge 3 have the same surface size?
Will keep you informed when receiving the New Charge 3, l have preordered QIBOX screen protector, and will apply them to my Charge 3 and my mom's Charge 2, then will easily recognise what' s the difference on the surface.
NO. Jk Idk
I purchased the Charge 3 for the purpose of heart rate monitoring.. The problem is the screen display. I can see the "time" very well but the heart rate at the bottom is too small. If only it had a screen displaying heart rate only or a display as big as the "time". Not meant for those visually impaired. I returned the charge 3.
You can change the clock face which has bigger heart rate symbols but i would personally recommend the versa lite which is in that price range and you get more out of it
Hi - I have a quick question. I understood that with iOS I do not have the option of quick replies. But is it still possible for the Charge 3 to show Whatsapp messages (even though I can't reply)? Or is that functionality not given either as it is an app and not the regular text message option? Because - for instance - on the Gear Fit 2 Pro I would be able to see Whatsapp notifications. Thanks a lot for your feedback in advance :)
Kim Bornhöft yes you can. Fitbit charge 3 supports app notifications.
Just enable Fitbit notifications in your WhatsApp settings.
Just got mine for my birthday, today!
@DC Rainmaker
Can I use this fitness tracker for my Lezyne MegaXL to measure HR during the bike rides?
any smart clock app based on the sleep (fitbit's hear trate)?
My Fitbit Charge 3 quit working after 1 day. The side button was stuck inside and could not get any type of reading. Store couldn't even figure it out.
For your sake I hope you got your money back
Hey, I have a question. Does it fit small wrists like the charge 2? The charge 2 on a small wrist leaves a gap on each side of the wrist, which is great for me because on each wrist I have big veins that run over my wrist bones so I can’t wear a regular watch, it’s uncomfortable. Could you try it on someone you know who has small wrists like say 5 3/4 inch wrists??? I have waited since last summer to get one and I’m eager but also hesitant to preorder one.
The small band from the Charge 3 is even smaller than the Charge 2. Thank God since the one from my Charge 2 was a tad big for me but the large is awesome and they also have a XL
Yes
Thanks for the great review Ray!
Does Fitbit 3 have reply to text messages? On it
Chris Planton no
Yes it does. Under notifications there is quick replies.