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Featured in this comparison chart are; the Fitbit Charge 3 – a lightweight fitness focused smartwatch with a remarkable design, its joined by the popular Versa and the Versa Lite. The Versa Lite is a stripped down version of the Versa. While the Versa and Versa Lite are considered smartwatches, the Charge 3 falls in-between a smartwatch and a smartband, but for clarity sake, let’s call it a smartwatch. We compare the Fitbit Charge 3 vs Versa vs Versa Lite specs and features – which is the best choice? Compare to find out.
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Fitbit Charge 3 vs Versa vs Versa Lite Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Fitbit Charge 3 Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fitbit Versa Specifications, Features and Price |
 Fitbit Versa Lite Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.00 | $236.99 | $259.10 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fitbit Charge 3 | Fitbit Versa | Fitbit Versa Lite |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness/Sport smartwatch | Fitness/Sport smartwatch |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | August, 2018 | April, 2018 | April, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Fitbit Charge 2 | — | — |
| Successor | Fitbit Charge 4 | Fitbit Versa 2 | Fitbit Versa 2 |
| Versions | Fitbit Charge 3 (special edition) | Fitbit Versa Lite, Fitbit Versa Special Edition | Fitbit Versa, Fitbit Versa Lite, Fitbit Versa Special Edition |
| BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 38 x 18.3 x 11.8 mm | 35 x 24.07 x 11.2 mm | 35 x 24.07 x 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 30 grams | 38 grams | 38 grams |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case material | Plastic Resin | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Strap material | Elastomer, Polyester | Polyester, Silicone | Polyester, Silicone |
| Bezel material | Plastic Resin | Ceramics | Ceramics |
| Strap size | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Lavender, White | Black, Gray, Rose-gold | Black, Gray, Rose-gold |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.57 inches | 1.34 inches | 1.34 inches |
| Display type | Monochromic, OLED | LCD, transflective | LCD, transflective |
| Display resolution | — | 348 x 250 pixel | 348 x 250 pixel |
| Pixel density | — | — | — |
| Always on | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | 3 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No | No |
| GPS | (connected GPS), No | No | No |
| NFC | (special edition), Yes | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | No |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | — | — | — |
| ROM | — | 4GB | — |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None | None |
| Band | — | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | No | mp3/mp4 | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No | No |
| Camera | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ambient light | No | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | — | — | — |
| Compass | — | — | — |
| ECG | No | No | No |
| Gyroscope | — | — | — |
| HRM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | No | No | No |
| Other sensors | Vibration motor | Vibration motor | Vibration motor |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | No | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No | No |
| Fitness Level | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swim-heart tracking | No | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | Yes | No |
| Sport modes | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | — | 145mAh | 145mAh |
| Battery life | Regular: 7 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby :5 days+ | Regular usage: 3 days+, Standby :5 days+ |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 2hrs | 2hrs | 2hrs |
| Solar power | No | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — | — |
| CPU | — | — | — |
| GPU | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Fitbit OS | Fitbit OS | Fitbit OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Fitbit App | Fitbit App | Fitbit App |
| Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Fitbit Pay | None |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | No | No | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fitbit Charge 3, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Versa, Manual, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Versa Lite, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $124.00 | $236.99 | $259.10 |
Fitbit Charge 3 vs Versa vs Versa Lite: Editor’s Pick
