One feature upside of the Charge 5 is the addition of an ECG, which lets you check for atrial fibrillation (AFib) on demand. They both have SpO2 sensors and skin temperature sensors, which give a clear sense of how well you're sleeping and recharging energy overnight for a Daily Readiness Score: Of the two devices, the Charge 5's design will likely feel a bit more comfortable worn overnight, if you plan to regularly wear one to bed.īoth devices also include built-in GPS so you can go for a walk, run, or cycle, and track your route while leaving your phone at home. Fitbit Versa 3: Fitness and wellness featuresīoth the Charge 5 and Versa 3 have 20+ exercise modes, so you can do everything from a workout to a run with SmartTrack that will automatically recognize certain exercises and log them for you if you forget to set it up beforehand. The Charge 5 comes in black/graphite stainless, lunar white/soft gold, or steel blue/platinum, while the Versa 3 comes in midnight/soft gold aluminum, black/black, pink clay/soft gold, olive/soft gold, or thistle/soft gold, giving you more finish options.īoth have an AMOLED screen, and while the Versa 3's is obviously larger and has more room for notifications to spread out and for watch faces to breathe, the Charge 5 technically has better resolution per inch. If you're at all concerned, the Versa 3 at least gives you more control options. The Charge 5 touchscreen is 'very hit or miss' when your fingers get sweaty, which can lead to frustrating moments trying to check something during a workout.Īs for the Versa 3, its side button can be finicky, though post-launch firmware updates have really helped on that front. The Charge 5 is fully reliant on its touchscreen, while the Versa 3 has a single faux button that makes you squeeze the watch to activate the face or return to a previous screen. (Image credit: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central) Getting down to the nitty-gritty will help you decide which one is the best for you. While these two wrist-worn devices share similarities in features, there are some notable differences as well that go behind their design. Midnight/Soft Gold Aluminum, Black/Black, Pink Clay/Soft Gold, Olive/Soft Gold, Thistle/Soft Gold Up to six days (12 hourswith continuous GPS)īlack/Graphite, Lunar White/Soft Gold, Steel Blue/Platinum Up to seven days (five hours with continuous GPS)

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