The plastic wrist straps on a Fitbit and an Apple Watch could harbour high levels of potentially harmful bacteria, according to a study (File picture) Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Fitbit Local) ...

And thankfully, older Fitbit bands from the Versa 3 and original Sense will fasten to the new watch without fuss. I love backward compatibility like this, as will those with a sizeable band ...

However, the straps which were made of metals like gold and silver were the “cleanest.” But overall, 95% of all swabbed watch straps were contaminated with some strain of bacteria.

Purchase additional bands ($35 each) and when you connect them to the Fitbit Ace LTE, you’ll instantly unlock a new Eejie avatar, exclusive items, and even different elements on the watch face.

From the watch's creative use of bands to unlock new types of functionality to its more flexible approach toward activity goals, smartwatch makers can take a few notes from the Fitbit Ace LTE.

Those are words we’d traditionally associate with Fitbit’s gear, and the Inspire 3 might embody that better than any of its other fitness bands. Sure, it doesn’t have GPS, but can snag ...