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The new Fitbit Luxe is like a cheaper, skinnier Versa 3

Fitbit has launched its first new fitness tracker after being acquired by Google.

Georgia Dixon
Apr 21, 2021
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Today, Fitbit has released its first new wearable since its acquisition by Google earlier this year. Dubbed the Fitbit Luxe, the new fitness tracker takes many of its style cues from the popular Fitbit Versa 3, including its AMOLED screen, making it the first smaller Fitbit tracker to include a colour display.

The Luxe's housing is made of stainless steel, while its band is made of the same silicone material used in other Fitbit products. It's available in three colours: Lunar White with Soft Gold housing, Black with Graphite housing, or Orchid with Platinum housing. For an extra $100, there's also a special edition gold gorjana link bracelet.

Under the hood, the Fitbit Luxe also packs a lot of the same technology as the Versa 3 (albeit in a slimmer, lighter package), making it ideal for those wanting a fitness tracker rather than a smartwatch. It includes 24/7 heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, automatic activity tracking, swim tracking (the Luxe is water-resistant to 50m), sleep tracking, guided breathing programs, smartphone notifications and more with up to 5 days of battery life. Unfortunately, it lacks an inbuilt GPS, so you will need to keep your phone nearby if you're keen to map your walks and runs.

The Fitbit Luxe retails for $199.95 ($299.95 for the gorjana special edition bracelet) and is available for pre-order from today, shipping out in 'late May'. New users will also get a six-month free trial of Fitbit Premium (usually $14.99 per month), which offers advanced health insights, guided programs, sleep tools, games and challenges, workouts, and stress and mindfulness programs, including the new Deepak Chopra Mindful Method collection.

Georgia Dixon
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Georgia Dixon has 10 years of experience writing about all things tech, entertainment and lifestyle. She spends most of her time as Managing Editor of SafeWise Australia and also has bylines on 7NEWS, Stuff.co.nz, in TechLife magazine and more. In 2023 she won Best News Writer at the Consensus IT Awards, and in 2024 she was a finalist for Best News Journalist at the Samsung IT Journalism Awards (The Lizzies). In her spare time, you'll find her playing games and daydreaming about good food, wine, and dogs.

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