Okay, so I've been rocking this Fitbit Charge 3 for a while now, and here's the real tea ☕

First off - the step counter is mostly accurate, but don't try to cheat by shaking stuff (yes, I tested with a juice bottle like a weirdo). Shopping cart pushes sometimes don't register, but GPS helps compensate.

The sleep tracking? Game changer. Seeing my REM cycles explained so much about my zombie mornings. Though fair warning - the wristband it comes with feels like a plastic handcuff. I swapped mine for a magnetic one and never looked back.

Battery life is solid - about 5-7 days depending on how obsessive I am with checking stats. Pro tip: charge it at your desk during work hours so you don't miss sleep data.

Oh! And it survived my crazy beach vacation - 5+ hours in ocean waves and still kicking! (Used an aftermarket band though - wasn't risking losing this baby to Poseidon).

The heart rate monitor surprised me most. As someone who does HIIT, seeing those 180bpm readings actually match my chest feels was wild. Resting HR of 56? Flex.

Downsides? The stair counter is moody sometimes, and pushing buttons with wet fingers is basically impossible. But overall? Worth every penny for this data nerd.