

Sensors: GPS + GLONASS, SpO2, Optical heart rate, 3-axis accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphones, Temperature.

But the material doesn't slide very easily when wet, making it a slight bother. The strap is a firm rubberized material that's stretchy enough to remain comfortable, even when my arm is swelling mid workout. This keeps the loose end from flopping about, but does make finding a good fit trickier, as the bit of band that tucks back under will reduce the space in the loop. The new straps included with the Versa 3 are similar to the sports bands for the Apple Watch that feature two loops. The new attachment mechanism also raises the issue of waste and compatibility, as old straps for previous Versa models won't work with this new watch, nor is there any guarantee Versa 3 bands will work with future models. However, a clicking sound I hear while moving the watch every now and then, and the plastic construction of this mechanism, raise durability concerns compared to a more traditional metal pin connector. The bands attach with a simple latch that's incredibly easy to open, but I haven't accidentally unlatched it once in my time with the watch. The Versa 3 features a new watch band design and attachment mechanism. The watch attaches magnetically to its charging base, which looks like it would work in a number of orientations, but only allows the watch to sit in it one way. Flipping it over, you'll find the array of optical sensors as well as four contacts for the pogo pin charging system.

The watch has a mic on each side, and even features a speaker on the right side – the pairing of these allows for phone calls on the watch, though it's not loud enough for practical use outdoors on busy streets. It's a considerable step up from the LCD display on the original Versa. It's also a pleasure to look at, as the pure black pixels of the AMOLED panel help it blend in with the black bezels around the display. The Versa 3 features a 1.58" AMOLED display that gets plenty bright for use in direct sunlight. The case is built of aluminum and features a subtle antenna line around its circumference. The Versa 3 also continues the trend of diminishing hardware buttons - it has none, opting instead for a touch-sensitive area on the left side of the watch case.Īt almost a half-inch thick, the Versa 3 isn't the thinnest watch, but its curved edges go a long way to help keep it from feeling overly large and snagging on sleeves and pockets too much. The Fitbit Versa 3 features the sleek and smoothly curved case design we've seen before in the Versa series.
