Fitbit Charge 2 vs Fitbit Charge 3
Fitbit Charge 2
2016 · $89.99 today
6640
Fitbit Charge 3
2018 · $99.99 today
7049
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Why Fitbit Charge 2 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Fitbit Charge 3 is better
- SpO2 Sensor: Yes (hardware only) vs No(Infinity× more)
- Water Resistance: 50m vs Splash-proof(Infinity× more)
- Sport Modes: 15 modes vs Multi-sport (Fitstar)(3.0× more)
- Battery Life: 7 days vs 5 days(40% more)
- Weight: 29 g vs 34 g(17% less)
Verdict
Fitbit Charge 3 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Fitbit Charge 2 | Fitbit Charge 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | PurePulse optical | PurePulse optical |
| SpO2 Sensor | No | Yes (hardware only)● |
| ECG | No | No |
| Fitness Tracking | ||
| Built-in GPS | Connected GPS only | Connected GPS only |
| Sport Modes | Multi-sport (Fitstar) | 15 modes● |
| Water Resistance | Splash-proof | 50m● |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life | 5 days | 7 days● |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | OLED tap display | Grayscale OLED touch |
| Weight | 34 g | 29 g● |