Like I said in the video, I am using the watch as a “power user.” I’m not going to get the kind of battery life that other people will get mostly because of how much GPS I use (90ish minutes a day) and I kept the watch face “always-on.”

@@donavonhornbeck I'm guessing with the same usage you'll have to charge your Iwatch at least once every day.

Yanni correct, I have to charge my Apple Watch everyday.

You aren’t the only one that has said that. I think Fitbit underestimated how many people used that option. That said, in an ideal world they would simply start working with Spotify to allow Premium subscribers to download music to the watch (like you can on a Garmin watch).

FAIL there isn't even pandora I'm europe so it's completely useless unless you want a second music service and are limited to Deezer. I sent it back the same day

That’s very interesting

Oh finally

Definitely. Initial impressions of the Venu SQ coming tonight or tomorrow night, then a comparison probably mid-week.

I had one time where it lost connection temporarily, but other than that it’s been great.

Unfortunately I am strictly a runner. I do some body weight exercises and coach soccer, but no weightlifting for me. That said, maybe someone else reading this might be able to comment in that regard???

This is my exact situation too. Lol down to a T. Let me know what you decided! I'm leaning towards the 3 but I know the 2 is cheaper

As a runner I can tell you that I’d much rather have the Vivoactive 4s (which I also reviewed). Tonight I’ll make a video for the Venu SQ, and part of that video will probably include a recommendation that someone consider the Vivoactive 4s as well. To end a workout on the Versa 3 you have to turn on the screen (though I use the option for always on during a run), and then slide up from the bottom and hit end. My honest opinion is that it would be a good option for a casual runner, but for a more serious runner I’d recommend a Garmin watch all day.

Thank you so much! Yes I've seen your review for the vivoactive 4. Very helpful!

Hey Ryan, it’s been a long time my friend. I don’t see a Ticwatch 3 Pro in my near future. That said, I haven’t completely ruled out reviewing it either. It’s been a while since an Wear OS watch has excited me, but the new 4100 processor on the 3 Pro would be interesting to test out.

Absolutely. Id rather buy the verse 2 for $169

Haha lmfao

I’ll be making a video about that in the very near future.

I would agree. I do think that Fitbit has Garmin beat in the community aspect, because Fitbit has a robust community that provides more challenges and motivation. However, as a runner I tend to use Strava for that purpose. That said, Garmin definitely offers more in terms of running analytics, and I find a more accurate option as well (not that the Fitbit has been terribly inaccurate for me).

Yes, that’s supposed to come in an update.

It is supposed to be an option that is coming later this year. Fitbit says late 2020 for that feature.

Yes, or I also recommend Garmin watches for accurate HR readings as well.

I'd be interested to see a comparison with a proper HR device, we can't know for sure that the Apple watch is the benchmark.

I made a video about a month ago where I compare the heart rate readings on multiple watches. My Garmin (ones made in the last two years) and Apple watches (from the Series 4 and on) are consistently dead on with each other in terms of HR readings. I’ve actually found HR straps to be less consistent for me if that’s what you are referring to as “proper” HR device.

I don’t honestly have a preference. I’m so used to wearing watches all the time that often I don’t even notice they are on my wrist while I’m sleeping (unless it’s a huge/heavy watch like the Garmin Fenix 6X, that one I couldn’t ignore when I wore it).

It’s called WorkOutDoors. Easily my favorite app for the watch.

Excellent question to be asking!

I bought one two days ago . I like very much . Simple and easy to use . Good price accurate . If you wanna spend an extra 200 for the Apple Watch 5 go ahead . But tbh it does the same as a watch worth 500 plus .

I bought one and it does what I want and I’m happy it, so far... I’ve only had it for 3 days but no issues yet. 🤞🏻

@@thejohn76767 ahhh def not buying an apple watch. idk why I'm so hesitant to just buy the fitbit tbh. I think im not 1000% confident that I'm going to use. BUT I am working out.

@@jennbee6758 That's really reassuring! Idk i guess I'm just scared I'm not going to use it... even tho I do work out...

@Katrina Torrijos Just so you know a lot of places will let you return it if you aren’t happy with it within a couple weeks. I’m in Canada and The Source, Walmart and Sportchek will let you.

You bet. I signed up for the 30 day Pandora Premium subscription so I could test it out. So far the connection has been excellent. I’ve only used it with one pair of headphones so far, but so far, so good.

Ah. Don't think I can get pandora in the UK... Any other recommendations? Thanks

That feature is supposed to come in an update.

@@donavonhornbeck can you let us know where you heard this and do you know when the update is?

Which watches? Or are you asking specifically about this watch? All of the music services on the Fitbit Versa 3 require a premium subscription in order to store music on the watch.

@@donavonhornbeck any in the versa series thanks for quick reply

Thomas Hall I have versa 2 and store my own music on the watch. Won't be getting the 3 if you can't do that.

@@grahamjohnstone8351 exactly

Yeah, I’m not sure why that’s the case, but it is disappointing. I’ll be talking about the Garmin Venu SQ tonight, and it does support downloading Spotify playlists (just an FYI).

Look forward to seeing it. I do like the feel and look of the versa though, almost as nice as an apple watch. Garmin for me still looks a bit off!

I’ve compared the Apple Watch with my expensive Polar HR straps and other top end fitness watches from Garmin and Polar, and I am confident in saying that it’s not the Apple Watch that is off.

The calorie count is based completely on the inputs you put into the watch (your height/weight) and your heart rate, so as long as it’s getting a good heart rate reading the calorie burn will also be accurate.

No, the LTE version isn’t any “more” or less accurate. Her watch is most likely off because it’s using the calibrated distance instead of GPS only. I turn the calibrated distance off in the app I use (WorkOutDoors) so that it uses the GPS only for tracking. If I run through thick woods I will turn the calibrated distance back on though.

The Apple Watch SE is $279 and the FitBit Versa 3 is $229, it's $50, but not a huge difference.

I sold my apple watch to get a fitbit again. First: battery life is a pain in the ass with apple. Second: fitbit tracks every movenent automatically from the beginning. Apple asks you after a while if you are walking and if you want to track. Therefore you have to start a Tracking manually every Time you ride a bike or go for a walk or the output of the burned calories is not accurate. Third: the apple apps for fitness are crap. In the fitbit appe you have everything combined in one app. By the way: the apple watch didnt even have a complication to display your steps on the watchface. Im so glad to have a fitbit again

duenben I download an app which shows my approximate step count in relation to my goal. I returned my Fitbit versa 2 for my Apple Watch s5 cos 1) it gave me skin burn from the HR, And 2) I was disappointed with the accuracy. Now I don’t know about the versa 3, but my versa 2, there was always something going wrong, the smart features that made the watch just a bit more fancy, was on and off. I truly wanted to love my Fitbit but it gave me more frustrations honestly. I’d rather have accurate sensors than a more battery life. I also ended up getting a Garmin vivoactive 4, not rly a smart watch but very very accurate, with a very long battery life. It’s turned out a best of both worlds, and Fitbit is my very last option. Although, the community app was a very good experience, amazing for people to get into fitness, but I’m pretty accountable with my health so wasn’t very necessary for me

Yeah, if you don’t use GPS the battery would last much longer. Using GPS and Bluetooth (for music) really is a hit on the battery life.

6 days of battery when the display is not always on

okay mr moneybags..

Unlikely, because it’s not just those two. I have about 20 watches sitting near my desk that I’ve tested in the last year. Based on all that use I can tell which watches have accurate HR and GPS. That said, the Fitbit wasn’t terribly off from the other two, but it was off. I have no financial incentive to lie to you, in fact it would be better for me to tell you that it’s perfect because then you might click the link in the video description and buy it... but then I’d be lying to you.

The reviewer is clearly an Apple fanboy and he was trying hard to find things wrong with the Versa 3. Like setting the “display always on” and then claiming that the battery only lasts 2 days instead of 5

To be clear, I don’t need that many apps. I want a watch to do 3 things well (give me notifications, track my workouts accurately, and to be able to listen to music/podcasts while I run). The other apps on my Apple Watch I’m just too lazy to delete and really have no reason to get rid of them. That said, the Fitbit Versa 3 does a good job for the most part, but unfortunately it falls short in giving me the most precise workout information (though again, it’s not bad, just not the most accurate option out there).

It turns out that I fully admit in the video that I burn through the battery faster than a normal person would because I use always on and I use way more GPS than the average person.

Which Apple Watch were you using? The Apple Watch Series 4 and newer have all been great for me. Also, the Versa 2 doesn’t have GPS, so are you just referring to HR for that one?

Lol.... I won’t disagree. That’s mostly my fault because I can go to sleep earlier, but I stay up watching KZfaq... lol

You should consider getting a sleep study. Obviously, I cannot diagnose you remotely, but not getting into deep sleep is likely a result of your breathing being interrupted. Obstructive sleep apnea is dangerous and you don't have to live with it.

The new Apple Watch SE is only slightly more expensive and the Apple Watch Series 3 is cheaper. That said, these people you know that don't use their Apple Watch should sell it, because they hold their value well.

@@donavonhornbeck ah, I guess apple prices are a little cheaper in the states. I the UK it seems a lot more people have Android

Gwinny Music I would say it is somewhat evenly split in the US. Apple is probably the more popular of the two, but many of my friends use Android as well. Personally I use both, because I like to test watches out with both Android and iOS.

I have no idea honestly. I can typically function on 5-6 hours of sleep though. Interestingly on Friday night I got over 8 hours of sleep and my sleep score was barely better (because so much of it was “light sleep).”

.01 of a mile per mile, so over the course of the full distance it was 1/10 off.

Actually you can’t transfer music from Spotify either, it only works as a controller for Spotify music. The other two (Pandora and Deezer) do allow you to download playlists though.

I’ve been working hard since March to try and get back to the shape I was in back in 2006 when I ran my PR for the marathon (yes... 14 years ago). I’m getting there for sure, but at 38 it takes a bit more work to get into shape.

What is your p r .you ever qualify for the USA Olympics trials

I looked up some of your races and I think your 54 minutes for ten miles is really good

@@davidsimons5764 oops... Missed your question earlier. My PR is 2:37:30 for the marathon, so nowhere near qualifying for the Olympic Trials.

No

Turns out I’m an Apple fanboy because the Apple Watch is just flat out a better watch. Fitbit “wins” on battery life over the Apple Watch and with a lower price, but I simply can’t think of another area where it can compete.

@@donavonhornbeck Perhaps the Apple watch is better on everything except battery life and price but none of the Apple watch limitations were ever mentioned in your review. Transparency and honesty are missing in action.

Except I specifically talked about it’s biggest flaw... battery life.

I won’t disagree, unless it’s a die hard distance athlete, because I’d say Garmin watches are better in that case (because of the better battery life).

The battery life is much shorter on the Apple Watch but the reviewer didn't bother to mention that.

The battery life is the Achilles heal of the Apple Watch.

what about bip s if battery life is a concern? Isn't it the best choice after Apple watch? Seems to have an accurate hr and GPS and five times cheaper than garmin the only difference between garmin and bip s is probably advanced analytics and navigating which I don't think is important at all.

I don’t like to keep charging my Apple Watch, such a pain. Looking at Fitbit and others

Below 95% is considered low. And I would definitely consider myself healthy (I run 80 miles a week), so 94% is maybe a very little bit concerning. Not to the point where I’m going to see a go see a doctor, but still a bit odd.

I don’t disagree, but personally I just got the SE, because it has all the features I want from the 6.

What metric exactly are you using to say blood oxygen is more accurate on Apple Watch? Fitbit doesn’t do spot readings cause it is pointless. Apples doesn’t really do it through sleep where blood oxygen aliments would be detected. So.... can we have your evidence?

The other issue you have is Apple Watch doesn’t track heart rate all the time, it takes a reading every 10 minutes or so, Fitbit takes a reading every few seconds

Actually spot SPo2 isn’t pointless in two scenarios. 1) you have a respiratory illness like COVID-19, and 2) you are at elevation where the air is thin. As for accuracy, I can’t speak on that one, I bought the Apple Watch SE that doesn’t support SPO2, but when compared to my Garmin Venu SQ, the Fitbit is giving very similar SPO2 readings (at least while I sleep).