'Perfect' and 'sleek' fitness tracker users ditch Apple watch for drops from 84 to 44

When hunting for a fitness tracker, it often feels like a balancing act between must-have, beneficial features and eye-watering price tags. One firm favourite amongst fitness lovers is Fitbit, loved for simple, reliable, everyday health monitoring. But even entry-level models tend to hover uncomfortably close to 100. Luckily, as bargain-hunting experts, weve found a clever way to stack two deals and bring the price of the Fitbit Inspire 3 down from its standard 84 retail price to a far more manageable 44.44.

This saving comes from combining two separate offers - and its not as difficult as it sounds. Argos currently has the tracker marked down on sale to 59.99 in a range of colourways - already a solid discount. Stacking that existing price drop with UK cashback website TopCashback's 15 new-member sign-up bonus knocks the effective total down even further.

To claim this discounted deal, new members simply need to register a free account on TopCashback, here, before purchasing the watch via the website. The 15 bonus is then credited to TopCashback accounts within seven working days of the purchase.

Factoring in both the sign-up bonus and the retailer cashback brings the Fitbit down to 44.44 for shoppers new to TopCashback and Argos, or 44.74 for existing Argos account holders. To keep costs low, Click and Collect is completely free, while standard home delivery starts from 4.95.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 packs an impressive lineup of features into its sleek, lightweight design, backing its claim to be an all-day health and fitness companion. It seems to monitor everything from skin temperature and blood oxygen to stress levels and workout readiness, with stats displayed clearly on its slim 16.07mm AMOLED touchscreen. The tracker also includes a six-month Fitbit Premium membership right out of the box, which helps shoppers get started monitoring their stats asap.

The device is also a perfect way to track workouts, with 20 workout modes that track calories burned, pace, heart rate, and more. For those who enjoy a swim, it is water-resistant up to 50 metres and can be worn during a pool visit, and it also boasts a scratch- and dust-resistant finish.

Aside from activity, it can also document steps, distance, sleep quality, and ECG readings to give a clearer picture of overall health. Although it is worth keeping in mind that while wearable tech provides handy daily stats, it cannot replace professional healthcare. The British Heart Foundation highlights that fitness trackers are not medical devices; they are designed to support fitness goals rather than diagnose or treat conditions.

The British Heart Foundation states: Fitness trackers are useful when it comes to looking after our health, but it is important to remember they are not medical devices. They cannot replace medical tests and are not designed to give a diagnosis. They are primarily intended to help monitor fitness. However, they can be helpful for monitoring health, so if you start to see numbers or trends that worry you, let your doctor or nurse know so that they can look into it.

Fitbit's Inspire 3 can tracks a range of activities and even sleep

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, unlike certain watches, such as the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, which sports a slightly wider screen than the Fitbit that makes scanning notifications effortless, all while keeping tabs on daily workouts, sleep, and fitness stats. It even edges past Fitbit on battery life - lasting up to 13 days compared to Fitbits 10 - and comes in slightly cheaper at 37.95 on Amazon from 59.

If detailed fitness and health data is more of a priority, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 brings plenty of extra health stats to the table. It keeps a slim, sleek shape similar to the Fitbit, but packs in advanced tracking with Garmins popular Body Battery energy scores (giving real-time energy monitoring based on heart rate variability, stress, and sleep).

At 129, it certainly sits at a higher price point than the Fitbit Inspire 3. This is because it appears to offer subscription-free data, paying a single price for all its features and the device. Its also got built-in Incident Detection and Assistance, which can automatically send a message with a live location to emergency contacts if it senses a fall.

Although for under 50 with the double deal stack, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is a worthwhile investment and reviews on the likes of both Argos and Amazon back this up, with one five-star shopper stating: We love our Fitbit inspires, originally bought to see whether we would want something on our wrists before buying an Apple Watch but never ended up upgrading as we loved the Fitbit so much.

The watch face is a good size to display everything you need whilst still looking slim on your wrist and it has been great for monitoring heart rate, workouts, my step count and my sleep. I particularly like the personalisation to have quick and easy access to the elements of the watch I use most frequently.

This deal also sees shoppers bag six months of Fitbit Premium (Image: Argos)

Someone else added: It's very nice, has all the features I need, can see my phone notifications, alarm, timer, countdown, step counter, calorie burn monitor etc, loved it. Quality is good, battery life is excellent, easy to use and simple design, lightweight, screen visibility is good, love auto display on option when turn wrist towards face.

Another user noted: Before Fitbit, I had an Apple Watch and a no-name brand watch from Amazon, which didnt last very long. My main requirement for a smartwatch is that it feels comfortable enough to wear all the time while sleeping, showering, and throughout the day until it needs charging. Thats one of the best things about the Fitbit: I only need to charge it about once every 10 days.

I really like its simple design, practical functionality, and the fact that it shows only the information I actually need, without unnecessary features. It covers all my needs for tracking activity levels, as I run and walk a lot, and I also like monitoring my sleep patterns. The app is easy to use and keeps all my exercise data in one place. A couple of my friends also use Fitbits, and we have a fun little competition to keep up our activity levels.

While most people were thoroughly impressed with the Fitbit Inspire 3, some found its sleep data less reliable. One three-star review shared how they were disappointed with the sleep tracker, and said: My main reason for purchasing a Fitbit was to track my sleep patterns, which I understood would be quite detailed (recording REM, deep and light sleep stages, etc.) with the premium subscription.

Unfortunately, over the six nights Ive worn the Inspire 3 to bed, its only recorded the simplified details on four of them and says, your tracker couldnt get a consistent heart rate reading while you slept. So, only getting detailed reports on two nights.

I followed all the troubleshooting recommendations with no results. I was advised to shut down and restart the devise which I did this morning, and was told to report again if this didnt solve the issue. Such a shame, as I like everything else about it.

That said, a large portion of shoppers loved its tracking features, with one user raving: If you're looking for a reliable and discreet tracker for health, fitness and sleep data, then the new Inspire 3 is perfect.

They added: Fitbit is the king of sleep tracking versus anyone else and not just because of the incredible battery life, but simply because it's so accurate, I've even found it picks up afternoon zzzz on the sofa, which I wasn't expecting.

After using for a full weekend of decorating, shopping, walking the dogs & even running a half marathon (2 hours of running tracking + hybrid GPS), I started Monday with 73% battery remaining. I didn't have the screen to always on display but I never felt the need to as the auto awake worked seamlessly every time I lifted my arm to check the time or my data. They did remark, however: Don't get too sidetracked in the half-marathon, I am not recommending that the Inspire 3 is the right product for serious runners, as I used my Sense smartwatch for the GPS and Strava integration for the main data, and then the Inspire 3 was like a second screen to show heart rate and pace. But for tracking casual running and exercise routines, the heart rate tracking and no-nonsense interface on Inspire 3 took me by surprise.

Undoubtedly, the Inspire 3 is the new standard for the traditional Fitbit and Fitness/health tracking wearable.

How to get the Fitbit Inspire 3 for half price:

• To claim the new member bonus, new TopCashback members need to sign up via this link.
• Search for Argos and click Get Cashback Now.
• Shop the Fitbit Inspire 3 and checkout.
• Cashback will then track and appear in TopCashback accounts within seven working days of purchase.