The Fitbit Ace 3 is designed specifically for kids, and doesn’t include features that are common on adult trackers like calories burned or tracking weight loss. Kids over 13 can create a standard Fitbit account, which is not accessible to kids under 13. For younger kids, the Ace 3 tracks sleep, steps, exercise time and active minutes. The latter are measured with multiple sensors to capture all kinds of activities like jumping, trampolining, and sports, as well as the familiar step counting. There is no GPS for location tracking.
The Fitbit Ace 3 is a great activity tracker for kids because it has a kid’s view where kids can see their stats but not the rest of the family’s fitness data. The app is easy to use and the numbers proved to be strong motivators for our young testers. The Fitbit Ace 3 doesn’t offer any flashy features like movie overlays or cartoon characters.
The Fitbit Ace 3 is a small, rectangular pebble surrounded by a silicone band that protects it from bumps and knocks. It has an adjustable plastic buckle and is currently available in two variants: dark blue with green buckle and black with red buckle. Bracelets in other colors can be purchased separately.
The Fitbit Ace 3 bracelet is a water resistant and comfortable bracelet that fits wrists with a circumference of 116 to 168 mm. The bracelet is also water resistant to a depth of 50 meters. The silicone strap is comfortable and easy to adjust, and it did not irritate our little tester’s very sensitive skin. While other kids’ bracelets cause a flaming red rash when worn overnight, the Fitbit caused no skin irritation 24/7 for an entire month.
