Fitbit Inspire 3 Review & Comparison with Charge 5 - Best Value Fitness Tracker for 2022?

Is the Fitbit Inspire 3 the best ultra compact and lightweight fitness tracker? Let's find out.

Charge 5

00:00 Intro to ultra compact fitness tracker
00:22 Bright OLED Always-on Display
01:19 Ultra light weight design
02:02 Physical buttons return
02:27 Safe for swim use
02:48 Sweatproof silicon bands
03:47 Marathon battery life
04:45 Excellent notification support
05:20 Constructive feedback to Fitbit
05:29 Find my phone feature
05:47 Lack of calendar agenda
06:26 The downside of a smaller device
07:48 Lack of weather app
08:14 No weight lifting rep detection
08:48 Health tracking, accurate sensors and algorithms
10:04 Find out more about Fitbit Premium
10:35 Heart rating trends
12:08 World class sleep tracking with spo2 detection
13:10 Simplicity and exercise detection
13:58 Official clip-on accessory
15:13 Charge 5 vs Inspire 3 Summary
17:07 Conclusion - Who is this device for?

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Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored by Fitbit or any 3rd party. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

[joannecarr]

Thank you for your thorough, easy to follow and understand review of the Inspire 3. Sadly, my Inspire 2 attachment for one side of the band just broke after less than two years so your review has helped convince me to stay with the Inspire line. It, too, like the slim line factor of the Inspire.

[Riskadewit]

just purchased the inspire 3 after long time clinging on to my charge 2, and im also pleasantly surprised what the little thing can do! i do think the menu is a bit of a jungle, im used to setting everything in the app, instead of the device, but that is just a matter of practice ;). glad to see that the readings are precise, i was wondering how it would preform. Thanks for the great review, makes me even happier i chose this one!

[chelseaheaslip]

You answered all the questions I had that other reviews didn’t and this helped me decide to make the purchase ! Thank you for creating this video, subscribing for future purchases I need more intel on. Keep them coming 💪🏻🔥

[DeeLows]

You have 'inspired' me to exchange my charge 5 before I open it for the inspire 3 lol. Great video!

[SolaceOfLyra]

I bought an Inspire 3 today because of this review, as my Charge 5 may seem good and more functional, but there is a problem with the magnetic charging cable, which stopped charging after 10 months and Charge 5 died, even after replacing the cable.

[rebeccaoconnor]

Thank you for your review. It was very useful in deciding on buying the Inspire 3.
Thanks again

[uzkdtrn]

Thanks so much. I was looking at each of these and was wondering if the extras on the Charge 5 were worth it. I work from home exclusively now and needed something to help me get motivated to move and exercise and the Inspire 3 looks perfect.

[rolypoly]

Thank you for the hard work! You answered every question.

[GoldenHydreams]

Absolutely love your video! the amount of effort you put in this, plus all the detailed and thorough info is super helpful! Excellent work! 👍👍

[kenzierae]

this is not only the best review i’ve watched but it’s the longest review video i’ve seen about the Fitbit Inspire 3

[michaelfieldman]

Thanks for this, your videos are excellent, particularly for me since I also have sleep apnea (mild/positional). I had the Garmin Vivosmart 4 for a few years, largely on the basis of another review of yours, and was quite happy with it. I don't interact with my device except as a watch but do deep dives into the data on my phone. Eventually though, three things bothered me with the Garmin; the sleep tracking logged reading in bed as light sleep, didn't log naps, and the VO₂ Max sensor seemed reactive more to walking than biking or gym aero/anerobics. This video, a few months ago tipped me into pulling the trigger on the Inspire 3, which did everything, including those three things the Garmin didn't. I like the Garmin app better than Fitbit and loved the granular data depth but overall was happy with the Inspire 3...until I did an MRI last week while wearing the Inspire 3, which was totally wiped/morphed into a floppy paperweight. I'll probably buy another Inspire 3 but before I do I wanted to ask if anything else within the same rough parameters has caught your attention - what do you think about the Fitbit Luxe?

[heavymetalmountainman]

Thank you for this video! Still really helpful and informative in 2024 when the Charge 5 and Inspire 3 are competitively priced. I've noticed many stores putting the Charge 5 on sale to make room for the Charge 6, and for someone who doesn't need a lot of extra features, your review was really helpful in making my decision. Thanks!! =)

[carlorossini-yung]

Enjoyed your video. Thank you for being as detailed as you were.

[tonywhite]

Most excellent video .. appreciate the detail and effort you have gone through, very tidy indeed. I have Versa 2 but a couple of months ago the display fell off!! I glued it back and while it is no longer water resistant it does still work. A week or so ago Fitbit released a software update for it .. now the heart rate tracking during a simple walk is about 20-30% higher than it should be (compared with previous Versa 2 walks and my Apple Watch SE and Garmin FR). So not too happy. Been considering the Inspire 3 because of the size, it's health metrics, ease of use and the app.

General point you made about the app I really agree with: don't just look at a device but consider the app and so the whole user experience.

Have you performed / will you perform a heart rate tracking comparison between the Inspire 3 and another device, even in a very informal / personal test? I think you have a Garmin, or Garmin type watch there in your vid?

Anyways, thanks for a seriously good video.

[wells]

Appreciate the review! I've been using an old Fitbit Alta HR and think you have me convinced to move up to the Inspire 3. I really wanted to keep a small form factor.

[Juanjo]

Thanks for the review man, very clear and complete 👏🏼 I think I will get the Inspire 3. I’m ok with the features it has and the ones that doesn’t and specially I love the compact design. My main concern is if it is solid enough for my sleep, because I tend to sleep with one arm under my pillow 😅

[alaorilla]

Mine has lasted almost two weeks on its 2nd full charge! Im on track for the battery to run out on the 13th day. I turn aod off, and all notifications off. The fact that it's so light means I can put it on my wrist after a shower and not have to pay any mind to it all day. I use my phone to look at all the health stats. Only con is my find my phone feature doesn't work. Also my dark green silicone band has already started to look worn but I will likely replace it with a leather band soon.

[whocarescameraj]

oh iphone you can have the weather app give you notifications before it rains.. which hits my fitbit! really good for us motorcyclers

[Chris-xx]

Really great review thanks! Super in depth and helpful. ...just one thing... No name like Xiaomi? They literally sell more phones than Apple. It is now the second largest smart phone maker behind Samsung. They also sell appliances like refrigerators, electric scooters and bikes, TV's etc. Xiaomi just isn't big in the States. My family members' houses and apartments in China are full of Xiaomi products. I do agree that they don't try hard when creating their fitness bands and smart watches though. Also, they are definitely missing out on creating an ecosystem to connect their smart watches to all their smart devices. It would be nice to start my coffee from my bed by tapping on my watch or raise the garage door, but I guess they assume we'll use the phone for that.
edit ps: I think this video helped me to decide on the Inspire 3. Simple, but does enough for an unobtrusive fit band.

[diliboys]

loved your take! Would you say there is a big difference from the inspire 2? Also, I'm in awe of your video and sound quality! What's your setup?