Fitbit Versa 3 In-Depth Review: 7 New Things to Know!

[@nickferrie3727]

For those complaining about the "button issue"... for me the button works flawlessly...though, at first I was seeing the issue... but I have found that even though it isn't a button that moves in and out, you STILL have to apply pressure to the button. Since I figured that out, I haven't had a single issue with the button... give it a light press as if it was an actual moving button. Hope that helps those experiencing that particular issue.

[@santoshdangal8270]

Yeah, but I am dispointed with storage issue. We can't transfer music file from laptop or mobile to fitbit versa 3

[@arianeblais222]

I’ve been watching way toi many fitbit reviews lately, and yours is the best BY FAR !! Thanks a lot ☺️

[@jeffscheinert5833]

Fitbit Versa had the software updates a couple of them since your review seems to be working a lot better now

[@JRHighmore]

The heartrate sensor working better?

[@CannaTwin1]

@@JRHighmore yes, I just bought the versa 3 yesterday, updated right away and it's working great

[@TheUzamaki1234]

When did they do the update? And do you feel like it's working better?

[@Palashvadnere]

What is the battery life on it?

[@jeffscheinert5833]

5 days

[@jessiek3972]

Sleep temperature can be useful if you are monitoring night sweats for some conditions e.g. arthritis

[@CyrilViXP]

Oh...

[@carlagolden3721]

Just wanted to say that I watching both this video and your Fitbit sense video. Both really well done and super helpful. Thank you very much for making them 😁

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Carla - appreciate it!

[@DigiDriftZone]

I bought and returned the Fitbit Sense and got an Apple Watch - I had both for about a week and when doing weight training, Polar H10 was showing 180, Apple Watch 179 and Fitbit Sense was showing 110. It's just so far off, making it completely unusable. It works fine for steady cardio, but the latency is so high that if you're doing strength training where you're 30 seconds on, 10 seconds off, it just completely misses the heart rate spikes.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@Vicki H They are all terrible. Have a look at the quantified scientist channel on KZbin, he compares all of them. Garbin is terrible too. It seems Apple Watch is in a class of its own, things like Whoop are not too far away in accuracy.

[@HikingFeral]

My parents have just got me one as an early birthday present to help me climb out of a deep depression. I can't wait to get it.

[@rosiedunn8583]

Regarding sleep temperature monitoring. A lot of women monitor temps when they get up for pregnancy planning. A higher temp could indicate ovulation. Yay fun fact 😝

[@TheNatureGuy]

I got my Versa 3 with my pre-order and I'm so happy someone else agrees with some of the same annoyances I have. I hate the new "button". My Versa 1 was nearly just as good as this watch is. I do appreciate built in GPS. I haven't bothered using always on display yet because I don't want to have to charge it more often.

[@neiltaylor513]

I’ve found the button works better if press it at the top instead of the middle. Strange.

[@sfiorini1]

I love my versa 3, but agreed with the heart rate. I train regularly, I also use a heart rate belt and between that and the watch the heart rate is very off. I find it doesn't track my max heart rate properly. But overall a great product

[@Properbellend]

Have you had the vaccine?

[@charliecrome207]

is the heartrate thing still an issue?

[@mirasyal4259]

Does that mean the calories burned tracker is off?

[@sarakrisanits7144]

I'm just getting into my health/hopeful weight loss. Your videos are very in depth and informative! Still not sure which one I want but these are great. THANK YOU!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@bagfitted1380]

Thank you for putting the chapters in the video

[@Dcrainmaker]

No problem!

[@tipoomaster]

The OS refresh not coming to the Versa 2 also indicates how quickly they'll leave this for updates when the Versa 4 comes out. That's part of why I stopped seeing Fitbits as a value alternative to the Apple Watch, or a value at all, you'll generally get more years out of the latter. With the Series 3 where it is, I'm hard pressed to recommend this, though of course only iPhone users really have that option.

[@tipoomaster]

@@electronicart If you're on Android check out the Ticwatch or Galaxy Gear. If on iPhone the Apple Watch is the default with the most integration.

[@iloveTRUMP]

That's crazy on the sp02...my versa never failed

[@charle5422]

Excellent review. Totally agree the hr is very inaccurate. On hikes always about 12 bpm out, sometimes more. Guess I'm unlucky too! Hopefully can improve.

[@mikemartinez2012]

Thank you I just got a versa 3 and was second guessing myself thinking that 1 should have gotten to sense but you cleared up that the versa 3 I better for the price

[@ysy_26]

Thank you this helped me since I just got my versa 3!

[@dulapeep23]

Is it worth the money?

[@andrewbell8679]

Thanks for your review. I’ve had a Versa 3 for nearly 5 months and it’s been disappointing. The watch regularly shows the wrong time and I have to synch it often to correct it. Other features are underwhelming for the price of the product.

[@jimpeyton1459]

Great review....very diplomatic. I have to say if my old company sold vaporware like Fitbit we would have lost our customers. "Coming soon" is the last thing a user wants to see. Time to dive into your wearables comparison. I am mostly a cyclist for exercise and looking to monitor health metrics to go along with performance metrics

[@TheCreatorMindSkool]

what did you end up going for dude? this is an absolute minefield for me, I'm looking to get into cycling and do a lot of running/calenstenics so just saw your comment and thought i'd ask what you managed to get as you look like you know what you're talking about and the options are driving me a little bit crazy haha

[@runierunie]

Thanks a lot. Excellent job. Keep rocking.

[@RekhaSharma-ko2xx]

Sitting here in Oz thinking I'm listening to an American and then I see Buitenveldert on your watch 👍

[@Farley5927]

He's from Seattle! He's at 5 years in Amsterdam now.

[@Penfold101]

13:00 Fitbit Extra Features: *lists 4 things it doesn’t have*

[@lindagolden9892]

Quite a lot to absorb for this here 68 year old gal. Fast talking for a slower mindset. My Medicare advantage plan offers (3) Fitbit units of which I had no prior knowledge of. I’ll have to watch a few of these KZbin vids before I decide whether it’s something I need. If I understand you correctly the Fitbit Versa 3 doesn’t offer a high/low bp alert which is something I’d find most beneficial due to a heart condition. 🦩

[@tiggersmith7393]

I like the way you talk.

[@cathlainetea]

Thanks for the review

[@feather7111]

I am far from athletic or fit, I bought a Sense and had the same issue! I sent that back and was going to do a Versa 3…but seems they both suck. Which I had a feeling would happen once they merged with Google. As I use to have a jawbone up forever ago and they vanished as well when Google merged with them..Google is just bad news for fitness stuff. I own an Ionic now and absolutely loved it, it has lasted 2 plus years and it just recently started being wonky with the update it had not to long ago. Losing GPS and heart rate, so needed something new is the only reason why I did the Sense. I do have an Apple Watch 6, but Fitbit’s zone points and overall app is better than Apple watches set up..Only reason why I still use it.

[@amarhassan]

Thanks for superb unbiased review

[@GK-qc5ry]

I think the Versa 4 will be good. Wear OS probably and a proper side button.

[@thani7963]

Thank you for the great review I’ve tried the sense its Fitbit has a good stuff, totally agree with the issue for its button, I did set it up as shortcut for cycling and its start many times without me touching (holding) the button.

[@vlkhvan]

Great review! Thank you! It seems there is almost no point in buying Fitbit nowadays. Especially for iPhone users. Apple Watch Series 3 is still on sale often for $169-$199, and it is better in every way except battery life.

[@bringjeffthehorizon]

I don’t think Apple Watch is better

[@TheYoananas]

Battery life was a huuuge factor for me when looking into getting a new watch. Got this one and I'm super happy - it's a huge upgrade from the Apple Watch

[@The_Sovereign_Shakti]

Except apple is def on that planned obsolescence train so soon any older apple watches will be useless

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

After watching your reviews and trusting your feedback. I'm going with the Apple 6 series and work my way up to a Garmin. Thanks for the review. It does help.

[@awe_flaw_some]

which is your go to fitness watch and activity tracker. gps and heart rate reliable tracking, sleep tracking is most important

[@marcwanagas1234]

Go to his "gear I use" post on dcrainmaker.com

[@carminecastaldo2]

Apple Fenix SE Pro Zapphire 945

[@markstone5390]

I give a thumbs up then watch the review and I dont have the fitbit nor do I intend to get one. Just like hearing an honest review.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Mark!!!

[@zanirtak9976]

I noticed the stress management section appear on my Fitbit app yesterday

[@TheCreatorMindSkool]

Great video mate ! I still can't decide which watch to wear but thought i'd still let you know I enjoyed it, too many options, brain anyesrium

[@watchandlol]

Great video... thank you. You mention loading your own music files is no longer available; do you think this is something that can be correct with a software/firmware update? I find not being able to load my own music negates the need to have GPS because it still requires me to carry my phone! You also mention that Google now owns Fitbit and will be offering their OS rather than the Fitbit OS; is this something that will be able to be downloaded to currently owned Sense and Versa 3 watches?

[@xocoolchickxo]

I have an Iphone 8 plus but next year i'm hoping to upgrade to the samsung note 20 ultra so I can't justify getting an apple watch only to use it for one year. Should I save up for the samsung watch or should I just buy the fitbit versa 3?

[@MisterCynic18]

dat closing pun

[@TOTAL457]

Great review. Thanks.

[@htxotis]

Excellent review

[@rockinfreakapotamuxs]

Greatings from Mexico

[@brandokally1]

Brilliant Review 👏

[@Brandon-ko3rf]

Like your review

[@alandoyle4523]

Bought one of these and ended up returning it. Continual problems with the watch 'synching' with my phone. Twice re-installed the App and once did a factory reset on the watch to try and solve the problem. Finally the watch stopped receiving calls and messages from the phone. Looking at the online help forums for the Fitbit Versa 3 this seems to be a common problem with lots of users. For £200 I expected a lot more, would not buy another and would warn other potential buyers to be aware of this issue.

[@francescasabor8027]

I had the same type of button on my charge 3 it's not the worst.

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

my Blaze lasted 2 years before it stopped charging. My versa 2 stoppe responding after 18 months. the devices aren't durable.

[@asahit190]

Fitbit just rolled out version 5.1 . Could you do an updated review? I held off on purchasing the Versa 3 because of your review and might look at Garmin Venu SQ now that the Versa 3 is on sale which has it priced the same price as the Venu SQ. - Thank you

[@burnzy3210]

I got so excited for this then I learned that you can only store offline music from deezer and pandora who are so irrelevant that they come under "other" in marketshare and you can't even upload your own music any more. For me that makes the versa 3 and sense total write offs, the garmin venu sq ticks every box for me so I'll just get that instead. I have no idea how fitbit became a market leader making products with so many easily fixable faults.

[@2PIfrik]

burnzy3210 Yeah, not being able to upload your mp3s anymore is a bummer. I was thinking to upgrade my old ionic to the versa3 but after learning this I would also probably go for the Garmin Venu. Apple watch is also nice, but 1-2 days battery life is for me a no go.

[@burnzy3210]

@@2PIfrik the apple watch is really nice but i don't use an iphone

[@uglyigor3055]

can't wait for google to complete the purchase so that I can finally get a proper google / wear OS fitness smartwatch.

[@billjamal4764]

Sadly that will make me leave fitbit. Google should've stayed just email and search engine. They've made KZbin lame and they're a sketchy company in general. Sad

[@JoshB-zc5jb]

Wear OS will make Fitibits battery life worse

[@BBunch9]

I literally came here to try to figure out the silly side button. I’ve only had this watch since Sunday and I’m considering sending it back because of the side button.

[@nDoornn]

I have a feeling that either the bookmarks are not working. or that the timestamps are incorrect. Just a heads up :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hmm...weird. Ok, they were definitely dorked up by me, but now I think I fixed them and they're now showing. :-/

[@brionyderbyshire3391]

Your oxygen saturations are always lower when you sleep, it does not necessarily mean it is inaccurate. Especially if you snore. If you've ever worn an oximetry and helped your breath or spoke it does go down a bit

[@StefanGenov7]

Great video. Thank you I will wait for Google Fitbit. I am happy with my Versa 2

[@vettegirlful]

The GPS in the Versa 3 isn't good . . . I didn't get it for the GPS anyway, but I used it at the same time as my NRC App on my iPhone which I've used to track my runs for something like nine years now -- impeccably accurate of course. Anyway, the Versa 3 GPS gave me insane split times and the GPS cut out all the time. It tracks distance and pace wrong, and not by just a little bit.

[@peterbdavies]

I have had 3 Fitbits. Issues with all of them. Bought a Garmin Venu instead and it's great so far. I already have a Garmin Fenix 5X so knew what to expect.

[@Rise_888]

Wow! I am the opposite 😊Had 2 Fitbits before, decided to upgrade for Garmin Venu and regret is soooo much! It is super inaccurate, whatever issue you Google it just says “well, yeah, this feature is inaccurate, it is just a rough estimate” it even does not track calories and sleep accurately, not talking about stairs, body battery, intensity minutes, daytime naps etc. Basically, all Garmin does correctly is just steps. Waste of money! Even my 7 year old fitbit was already more accurate in everything. So now I want to return Garmin and get a newer Fitbit again.

[@peterbdavies]

@@Rise_888 I think you must have had a bad one. Garmin are known to be one of the most accurate. I have had a number of Garmin's and they have all been very good both in terms of accuracy (tested against 2 other GPS sources) and reliability.

[@richlaue]

Why is it that this type of button was so wanted, many complained them at the Charge series got it but not the Versa line Fitbit says this button must be completely covered. For me it is almost flawlessly working.

[@Fingerprintguy]

My Versa 2 button has virtually stopped working all together.

[@majik_man]

Ok now i gotta figure out how you got the health metrics page.

[@gregnixon1296]

Instructions in the box are useless. What’s new?

[@caitlinmadley4475]

If fitbit OS goes away, will the watch automatically update, or will I have to upgrade to a new watch?

[@frankborja25]

Thanks for the great video...not getting that watch

[@CyrilViXP]

I don't know, what's the point to have all of these metrics? Why do I need to know the dynamic of my skin temperature and the quantity of breaths/minute while I'm sleeping?

[@markobalki]

You watching wrong videos..

[@garroshhellscream8069]

yes, its for people who want to live a long healthy life. information abput your body jelps us out a LOT.... if you dont want any of these features then get a cheaper watch.

[@justjayjustjay5054]

Question for ya... The only features I really care about is the tracking and ability to be able to play music or a playlist (pandora is fine) and Bluetooth the music to my ear buds in the gym without needing my phone with me. Will this device do that? If not, is there a device that will without having to blow 3-400 bucks on it.

[@Eddenhertog]

Great review as always. You're the absolute best in smartwaches. What you recommend for an amateur runner and smartwatch/gadget enthousiast? Is there an google watch on its way?

[@primetime3043]

if you're still considering, yes there's a Google watch coming soon in a few months time.

[@Malgal]

How do you change the dashboard to look like that? 7:54

[@sachinshinde793]

Whether Badminton sport is included in the smartwatch?

[@shanelen]

hated mine, sent it back to amazon and got the apple watch 3, more intuitive and easier to navigate app and software, easier to charge, easier to take on and off,

[@animal1061]

I just ordered a black Versa 3. Is it as nice as I think people?

[@akammer1000]

Thanks for the great video!. Would you take the Versa 3 or the Garmin Forerunner 235 in 2024 for a beginner/intermediate runner?

[@fluxcapacitor3278]

Can anybody confirm if the versa 3 has an alarm clock with vibrations only (no sound)?

[@francisb1]

I haven't found much on the internet about google making fitbit os go away. Where have you found this info? doest that mean wear os is coming to fitbit devices? It sure doesn't look that wear OS is the future since google hasn't touched it for a long time, up until the recent update. I think you should elaborate more on that cause it could be important when deciding whether to buy this

[@Dcrainmaker]

Details here: www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/google-acquires-fitbit-what-it-actually-means-to-wearables-and-the-industry.html - Key quotes are: Their SVP of Devices and Services, Rick Osterloh noted that this “an opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market.” - combined with Fitbit refusing to confirm that Fitbit OS will remain. Nobody from Fitbit has disputed that Fitbit OS is going away. It's absolutely going away.

[@francisb1]

@@Dcrainmaker thanks

[@kat_trabue]

I don't understand the bit about google taking over. Is that going to change the features? The main thing I want is basic fitness tracking and the smart alarm feature where it wakes me up when I am sleeping lightly. Will these things change?

[@siddhantsiddharthrawal2866]

do we need to keep our phone near us to make it work?

[@Brandon-ko3rf]

So we keep paying even after we buy the watch - metrics ?

[@TemperateWRLD]

It's been almost 2 years since this video came out what's changed with the versa 3?

[@neev4367]

Great review/video. I am getting a steal, I am able to purchase this for $100 CAD ($80 USD)?

[@Brandon-ko3rf]

Gee wizz, I was just about to buy x 2 but after your review I told wife to hold fast. So what watch are you wearing in this video cuz I assume that’s your choice smart watch?

[@dubon6372]

I have a charge 4 that does everything this device does do, minus the Spo2. I just bought the Garmin 245 and I like it., I am having a hard time without the touchscreen though. But health and sport metrics are light years ahead of fitbit. The body battery is very accurate. I am primarily a weight lifter and just getting into running and the 245 fits my needs at the moment. I am curious to know what is your primary fitness tracker at the moment? Which one is the one you wear to bed and the one that you use to keep all your stats. Thank you.

[@JaganJohn]

Returned it the next day I got it. To get call/text notifications on my watch they want to have the gps and wifi on my phone all the time which is absurd. Called the customer care rep and he said unless the fitbit app sync happens you won't get the watch notifications

[@MikeLeitner]

That's incorrect, the gps is needed for bluetooth. It's sounding random, but that's how android works. Then the WiFi isn't needed as I just tested

[@JaganJohn]

@@MikeLeitner I'm not sure they updated their software or not. But if you had just googled "does fitbit require wifi to sync" you could have seen it was not just me who experienced this problem.

[@katrinaz6762]

So which smart watch is the most accurate for measuring heart rate?

[@Jiska0]

I'd like to know this too

[@MrJoey1498]

All optical HR sensors have limitations, even on the most expensive ones. The get the most accurate HR data while exercising you need to pair with a chest HR monitor. Fitbit still don't allow this (crazy right!) But thankfully Garmin do. 😌

[@dbl.yo.3910]

can you pair with another user

[@kelalamusic9258]

Question! Since Fitbit was bought out by Google, and you mentioned that the Fitbit OS will be going away, perhaps I didn't quite understand what you said, but if that be the case, what will it be replaced with, and I assume the new Sense and Versa 3 will work with that new OS? What about the older Ionic etc., will they then be obsolete? By the way, I agree with you. The new button is a pain. Why didn't they keep the regular button on the previous model!!

[@DisembodiedScreams]

I would love to have this questioned answered. I wish someone could. Thinking of upgrading my Flex 2.

[@davidk6006]

09:54 - the deciding moment for me not to buy it. That, and the problematic sensor readings. Great review, you are a superstar.

[@rishabhs14]

Awesome review as always. Will you be testing the Amazfit GTS2?

[@seanmpe3150]

I had this product for 3 months and the strap just decided to fail me. While I was on a run, the latch that holds the watch together got loose and fell off. Fitbit now won’t replace or repair the watch. Not worth the money

[@Fee.1]

Top 3 smart watches currently? Also can any do gps instructions well and choose between built in or phone as the gps sensor for motorcycle riding ?

[@jenniferhuff2511]

Is the versatile able to be used in a pool to track laps?

[@TCgirl]

How do you fix the time that off by hours???

[@MrMisconstrued]

What would you say is the best fitness watch?

[@jasonbabcock2158]

Apologies... for the fact that I couldn't finish your review in it's entity but from what I gleaned I'm sure it was exhaustively comprehensive.... please don't take offense because I couldn't even remotely come close to being able to pull off a review like this this, but I'm hoping that you'd want to have honest constructive feedback. The reason I couldn't finish your review was due to the overwhelming speed in which you speak...the more intently I listened so as not to miss a thing, the more I honestly couldn't keep up if I truly wanted to learn and comprehend the facts that you presented... of course I could have finished it but it would have been at the expense of gaining full knowledge of everything you presented... Exceptional....are your abilities to communicate in such precise and organized fashion... thanks for the review.

[@Rise_888]

Interesting! For me he speaks too slowly. So I’ve change the video speed to 1.75 to make it more dynamic

[@brentwatts6130]

Great video! We were in my friends car talking about he's apple watch, Nike edition. He's messages and map directions were appearing on he's watch screen, I think it's really cool! Could you recommend a smartwatch that looks and functions like the apple watch please? I use Samsung, android

[@elizabethgaynor892]

Hello mr Fitbit 3 you dont mind to help me to setup my Fitbit 3 without using my phone just standard settings fine for me.thank you waiting for your kindness help.

[@batkinson001]

I am looking at upgrading from my amazfit bip it's heart reate detection is all over the place. I like the idea of the one in the sensor in the versa 3, might wait to see if it goes any further on sale here in canada, as of today it is $230 on sale.

[@charliecrome207]

is the heartrate thing still an issue?

[@BatesAutomotive]

Do you have to pay for fit bit app is there any charge

[@gilbertgk]

Fitbit sense or Samsung watch 3?

[@cathlainetea]

I think I'll go with Apple

[@limitlessjoseph1399]

The one thing bad about Fitbit Versa 3 is that it sometimes gets broken unexpectedly meaning by that for example I once charged the device by using it’s adapter but apparently it doesn’t recognise that the battery is charging.

[@MohsinexploresCanada]

I bought this watch today. Hardly wore it for 5 min and I can't stand it. The screen is barely responsive. A lot of good features are actually not free. You have to buy a premium membership to use them. Over all I was very disappointed

[@MohsinexploresCanada]

I returned it the next day.

[@PreludeSon]

Thank you for letting me know about the premium membership...the product is already pricey and they force people to pay for membership?

[@mialala7228]

my amazon alexa on fitbit versa 3 are lost..please help me..

[@tom-dr1ym]

what is the band made from i get 3 red spots when i wear it

[@brionyderbyshire3391]

I got the 90 day free trial and it charged me for the subscription without even giving me the trial, was really annoyed about that!

[@tubeyouSachy]

which watch are you wearing?