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But, which fitness tracker is it most likely to knock out?

One possibility is theAmazfit Band 7, our favorite tracker under $50.

The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 next to the Fitbit Inspire 3 on a user�s wrist with each screen showing the total step count for the day

Another is the popularFitbit Inspire 3, our top wallet-friendly pick.

Which entry-level wearable came out on top?

TheFitbitInspire 3 launched in late 2022 for $99.

Fitbit Inspire 3

The Fit3doeshave an onboard barometer for elevation tracking; the Inspire 3 does not.

Both devices boast batteries that will last greater than a week.

On the flip side, the Inspire 3 is smaller and stealthier than the Fit3.

Samsung  Galaxy Fit3

it’s possible for you to also keep tabs on daily movement and heart rate with either.

Sleep tracking is offered on both the Fit3 and Inspire 3, as are insights into workout recovery.

However, only the Galaxy gear has fall detection.

Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker on a white rubber strap

One major drawback to the Galaxy Fit3 is compatibility with Android smartphones only.

The Fitbit Inspire 3, on the other hand, plays nicely with both Apple and Android.

The Inspire 3 is Fitbit’s most entry-level and easy-wearing fitness tracker.

Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &…

The Galaxy Fit3 is Samsung’s first new fitness tracker in roughly half a decade.

As a control, I manually count each step.

Once I hit 100, I click a mechanical tally counter and start over again at one.

Fitbit Inspire 3 Health…

For what it’s worth, Strava was even closer at 6,518 steps.

Fortunately, the Galaxy Fit3 does offer elevation data courtesy of its onboard barometer.

Unfortunately, it only records your minimum and maximum elevation for the workout, not your actual climb.

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Meanwhile, the Fitbit seems to be counting any and all pauses against me.

The Galaxy Fit3 recorded a slightly higher average and max heart rate than the Inspire 3.

Fitbit Inspire 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Fit3: and the winner is…

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However, this doesn’t mean that the Fitbit Inspire 3 is a bad tracker.

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