When choosing a new fitness tracker, the decision often boils down to one key contest: Fitbit vs Apple Watch. The two mammoth brands have been at the top of the tracker game for years and, though the likes of Garmin and Whoop also boast some of the best fitness trackers on the market, the pair remain two of the biggest names in the wearable space.
What models are available?There’s a huge range of Fitbit fitness trackers and smartwatches available, from the sports-focused Fitbit Charge 5 to the all-singing Fitbit Sense. In contrast, Apple has just four models – the 3, SE, 6 and the new Apple Watch Series 7. "However, Apple has diversified its offering over time, bringing older models of the Watch down the price curve to compete directly with Fitbit smartwatches. The Series 3 is the entry-level Apple Watch which is available at $199, half the price of its flagship model."
An Apple Watch offers notifications, alarms, timers, Siri and a huge app store. By contrast, Fitbit has some basic services like notification mirroring, and a smaller app offering. You can use your Watch to make payments through Apple Pay, while only a handful of the Fitbit models allow payment via Fitbit Pay.
Which is better for tracking workouts?Both Fitbit and Apple Watch can track workouts. However, depending on the actual device you're using, they will do this in very different ways, says Gebbie. All Apple Watches have inbuilt GPS, while only some Fitbits do. Similarly, some Fitbit models and Apple Watches have blood oxygen tracking capabilities. The higher-end Fitbits with GPS and the Apple Watch Series 7 both do, while the SE and 3 Watch don’t. Both the Fitbit Sense and the Apple Watch 7 have ECG readings, allowing you to monitor heart health.
One of our favorite features on Apple Watch is if you start a workout but forget to log it, you will get a prompt asking if you want to turn on tracking. Both Apple Watches and Fitbits are swim proof and can be personalized by changing bands or watch faces.
Maybe I'll get one when they're about 10 times more useful
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