Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3 – Which One Should You Choose?

In this blog, we compare the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 side-by-side, highlighting their similarities and differences so you can decide which one suits you best. We’ll start with design and then move on to key features. Ready? Let’s begin!

         

Design – Fitbit Sense (€329)

At first glance, both models look almost identical, but there are subtle differences. The Fitbit Sense is available in two colors: grey, and gold with white. It’s slightly heavier than the Versa 3 due to its stainless steel case, compared to the aluminum build of the Versa. The Sense offers up to 6 days of battery life and charges incredibly fast.

Design – Fitbit Versa 3 (€229)

The Versa 3 comes in three color options: black, gold with blue, and gold with pink. As mentioned, it has an aluminum case instead of stainless steel. However, battery life remains the same as the Sense, lasting up to 6 days.

         

Health Features – Fitbit Sense

The Fitbit Sense stands out with its EDA scanner, which measures stress levels. If your stress is high, it guides you through breathing and mindfulness exercises. It also includes a gyroscope (for tracking runs and workouts), a SpO2 sensor (for blood oxygen levels), and a skin temperature sensor. This makes it an excellent choice for in-depth health tracking.

Health Features – Fitbit Versa 3

The Versa 3 covers the essentials, heart rate tracking, calories burned, and even your fitness age, showing how your health compares to others of your age. Like the Sense, it also offers detailed sleep tracking.

         

Heart Rate Monitoring – Fitbit Sense

The Sense features an advanced ECG system that measures heart rhythm through electrical signals, detecting unusually high or low heart rates and notifying you instantly.

Heart Rate Monitoring – Fitbit Versa 3

The Versa 3 uses an optical heart rate sensor, which measures heart rate using reflected green light. While effective, it’s less precise than the Sense’s ECG system.

Sports Features – Fitbit Sense

Perfect for swimmers, the Sense offers automatic stroke recognition, lane length settings, interval tracking, swim distance, speed monitoring, lap counting, and SWOLF tracking for efficiency measurement.

Sports Features – Fitbit Versa 3

The Versa 3 is also water-resistant but tracks swim workouts less accurately. It lets you customize sport profiles, measure daily active minutes, and monitor active zones, but lacks some of the advanced features of the Sense.

Conclusion

In short, the Fitbit Sense is a more advanced option with a stainless steel case, extra health sensors, and 6 months of Fitbit Premium included. It’s perfect for athletes and health-focused users who want detailed insights. The Fitbit Versa 3 is a more budget-friendly choice for those who simply want to track workouts and daily activity.

One thing they both share? Interchangeable watch bands. We offer a wide selection of Fitbit Sense bands and Fitbit Versa 3 bands to match any outfit or occasion.