Remember the Fitbit Flex? When this slim and comfortable wristband with its five little LEDs hit the market in 2013, it seemed like everyone had one. The Flex changed the whole concept of fitness, making it normal and even fashionable to wear a tracker as you go about your day. Soon, the narrow black bracelet was the must-have accessory for anyone who cared about their health.
Eight years later, the newest Fitbit is eagerly anticipated by runners, hikers, swimmers, and fitness freaks all over the world. With a great range of different models as well as frequent updates, it’s tempting to buy the newest version of your preferred Fitbit as soon as it comes out. But these helpful little devices are so robust and long-lasting that there’s often no need to rush into an upgrade. The Fitbit Charge 3 is a case in point. Read on to find out more about this model, and how it compares with its successors, the Charge 4 and Charge 5.