For those looking to get deep insights into their health and wellbeing, Fitbit Premium may be a better option than the free version. The paid version offers users access to more metrics - including blood glucose levels and advanced skin temperature details.

Along with wearables, the company also gives its users a chance to get a better insight into their own health and fitness. Fitbit Premium aims to do just that. While it's not a necessity, it is an extension of the Fitbit platform and offers even more health data than the watches are capable of.

What are Fitbit's workout videos like? Fitbit Premium offers a wide range of workout videos, but they aren't organized very well. Fitbit Premium's workout videos aren't much different than what you'd find on any other workout apps, except that the videos are all from different brands.

As mentioned, Fitbit Premium does come with a lot of extras beyond just stats. Even with that being the case, the basic Fitbit account can still get you quite far with its free features. With a free Fitbit account, you're looking at health and fitness stats like your activity, weight, and nutrition.

While most of the sleep tracking functions are available through the basic Fitbit app, some features, like a sleep profile that assigns you an animal-like avatar (see below) are found only on Fitbit Premium. You get a free trial of that service when you buy a new device, but after that it costs $10 a month.

• Best overall: Fitbit Sense 2.
• Best fitness-tracking: Fitbit Charge 5.
• Best budget: Fitbit Inspire 3.
• Best budget smartwatch: Fitbit Versa 3.
• Best stylish: Fitbit Luxe.
• Best for kids: Fitbit Ace 3.

Devices with more features have a higher retail cost. Furthermore, the quality of the tracking and sensors tends to be better on higher priced Fitbits. Smartwatch devices are almost always more expensive than their nonsmartwatch counterparts.

September 2019 It will include trend data and graphs, as well as additional analysis of your activity, heart rate, sleep and weight data. In the future, you will be able to share insights and analyses around potential health issues. Fitbit Premium will start rolling out in September 2019 at $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year (USD).

Mindfulness. Tap to choose a session, then tap Play Audio to begin. Note: Premium subscribers can access additional guided meditations in the Fitbit app.

While Fitbit offers a wealth of health monitoring features, it's important to note that traditional blood pressure monitoring devices remain the gold standard for accurate readings. Fitbit does not directly measure blood pressure, but it utilizes other metrics to estimate it.

The Fitbit software update will be automatically installed via the Fitbit App on compatible devices. All you need to do is sync the wearable with the app. You need a Fitbit Premium subscription to access the Fitbit Readiness Score on your dashboard.

Fitbit vs Garmin: Our verdict These two brands will have something to suit your needs. Fitbit is a great health tool, while Garmin offers products with advanced fitness features. Garmin trackers have a traditional watch look, whereas Fitbit trackers are more sleek and discreet.

As a Premium member you will see your Sleep Profile, including your sleep animal and monthly sleep analysis, on the first day of every month. Animals can change from month to month, and data collected throughout the month will inform the next animal you receive the following month.

Sense 2 Advanced Health and Fitness GPS Smartwatch, Lunar White/Platinum Aluminum. Fitbit's Sense 2 boasts one of the best overall sleep tracking applications. Its detailed readings offer insight into ten key sleep metrics and how you can improve in those areas based on recorded data for each month.

Our Picks for the Best FitBit:

• Best Overall Fitbit: Fitbit Charge 5.
• Best Fitbit for Women: Fitbit Luxe.
• Best Fitbit for Men: Google Pixel Watch.
• Best Fitbit for Kids: Fitbit Ace 3.
• Best Fitbit for Sleep Tracking: Fitbit Versa 4.
• Best Fitbit for Runners: Fitbit Sense 2.
• Best Budget Fitbit: Fitbit Inspire 3.

While both brands offer outstanding, high-quality wearables, Fitbit has more budget-friendly options, superior battery life, and better health and fitness tracking than the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch edges out the Fitbit in terms of accuracy, convenience, and extra features, but it may be too pricey for some users.