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Featured in this comparison are; the Fitbit Charge 3 and its predecessor, the Charge 2. We compare the specs and features of these two so you the differences.
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Fitbit Charge 3 vs Charge 2: Specifications Compared
Product Info | ![]() Fitbit Charge 3 Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Fitbit Charge 2 Specifications, Features and Price |
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Price | - | $160.00 |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Fitbit Charge 3 | Fitbit Charge 2 |
Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Release date | August, 2018 | August, 2016 |
Predecessor | Fitbit Charge 2 | Fitbit Charge |
Successor | Fitbit Charge 4 | Fitbit Charge 3 |
Versions | Fitbit Charge 3 (special edition) | — |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Dimension | 38 x 18.3 x 11.8 mm | 42 x 22.86 x 12.7 mm |
Weight | 30 grams | 36 grams |
Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular |
Case material | Plastic Resin | Aluminum |
Strap material | Elastomer, Polyester | Elastomer, Polyester |
Bezel material | Plastic Resin | Aluminum |
Strap size | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Splash-proof |
Durability test | — | — |
Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | No |
Color | Black, Lavender, White | Black, Blue, Teal |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.57 inches | 1.5 inches |
Display type | Monochromic, OLED | transflective |
Display resolution | — | — |
Pixel density | — | — |
Always on | No | No |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes |
Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 |
Bluetooth calling | No | No |
GPS | (connected GPS), No | No |
NFC | (special edition), Yes | No |
Wi-Fi | No | No |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | — | — |
ROM | — | — |
Memory card slot | No | No |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Technology | None | None |
SIM type | None | None |
Band | — | — |
NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes |
Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
Audio | No | No |
Bluetooth music | No | No |
Loudspeaker | No | No |
Microphone | No | No |
Camera | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light | No | Yes |
Barometer | — | — |
Compass | — | — |
ECG | No | No |
Gyroscope | — | — |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Pulse oximeter | Yes | — |
Thermometer | No | No |
Other sensors | Vibration motor | Vibration motor |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Blood oxygen | Yes | — |
Blood Pressure | No | - |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | No |
Fitness Level | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
Steps | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
Incidental fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | Yes | No, Yes |
VO2 Max | Yes | — |
Swim-tracking | Yes | — |
Swim-heart tracking | No | No |
On-screen workout | No | No |
Sport modes | 15 | 15 |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
Battery capacity | — | — |
Battery life | Regular: 7 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular: 5 days+, Standby: 8 days+ |
Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
Charging time | 2hrs | 2hrs |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Chipset | — | — |
CPU | — | — |
GPU | — | — |
Operating system | Fitbit OS | Fitbit OS |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Fitbit App | Fitbit App |
Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
Payment system | Fitbit Pay | None |
Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes |
Voice command | No | No |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Fitbit Charge 3, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Charge 2, Manual, Straps |
Price | $160.00 |
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