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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 |
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Price | - | $189.00 | $244.99 |
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 | $189.00 | $244.99 |
Fitbit Charge 3 vs Versa vs Versa Lite: Editor’s Pick