If you're choosing between the two, apart from price, the Fitbit Luxe is a tiny bit slimmer and its screen is a hair larger, but the difference is hardly noticeable unless you inspect them side-by-side. You might be curious about how the Inspire 3 compares to the $130 Fitbit Luxe, released in 2021. Depending on the light, you can see the edges of the display and the bezels. The case measures 1.55-inch, but the screen itself doesn't take up all the usable space on the device. This is really the biggest reason to upgrade if you are coming from an older model, as it makes all the difference to the user experience without sacrificing battery. The new color display makes all the differenceĮarlier Inspire models had to make do with a monochrome display, but the Inspire 3 gets a boost with a color AMOLED screen. Garmin also has the Vivosmart 5 with even more fitness-tracking options, but it's more expensive at $150 and has just a monochrome screen. In particular, the $60 Xiaomi Mi Band 7 has an even larger screen than the Inspire 3 and offers similar health features, even if it lags behind on sensor accuracy. Plus, several less-expensive fitness trackers have been nipping at Fitbit's heels for the past few years so there's more competition than ever. While not required to use the Inspire 3, Premium is fast becoming an essential part of the now-Google owned Fitbit experience and definitely something to consider when looking at the total cost over the lifetime of the device. The previous Inspire 2 model came with a one-year trial. The Inspire 3 comes with a six-month free trial of Fitbit Premium, the $10-a-month subscription service that unlocks more data on sleep and recovery.
Most useful features require Fitbit Premium subscription.Screen may be too small for some to read easily.