Those rumors about the Fitbit Luxe 2 are probably wrong – and here’s why
Opinion: a new upgrade for an old favorite is much more likely
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A few days ago, eagle-eyed writers at9to5Googlespotted mentions ofthree new fitness trackersin the install files forFitbit’s Android app. Details about the devices (codenamed Rhea, Hera, and Nyota) are scant, but rumors have begun to circulate that Nyota might be a new take on theFitbit Luxe.
I respectfully disagree; instead, I think it’s far more likely that Nyota is a new watch in the entry-level Fitbit Inspire line, with an exciting upgrade.
So far, all we know about the new watches is their screen resolutions. Rhea and Hera both appear to have square displays, with resolutions of 336 x 336 pixels. This leads us to suspect that they may be theFitbit Sense 2andFitbit Versa 4– successors to theFitbit SenseandVersa 3that launched in 2020 and are now due for an upgrade.
The third device, Nyota, is said to have a resolution of 124 x 208 pixels, which is the same as the Fitbit Luxe, but I don’t think we should jump to conclusions there. The Luxe only launched last year and certainly doesn’t feel outdated yet. In fact, it’s still sitting pretty at the top of our guides to thebest fitness trackersand thebest Fitbits.
I think it’s much more likely that Nyota is a codename for the Fitbit Inspire 3, and it’s getting a huge screen upgrade for 2022.
Inspiring stuff
It makes a lot of sense – theInspire 2, Versa 3, and Sense all launched simultaneously in September 2020, and it stands to reason that Fitbit would release their successors simultaneously as well.
The Fitbit Inspire series are simple, affordable devices that focus on the essentials: heart rate monitoring and activity tracking. We’re expecting that to continue, but there’s no reason at all why Fitbit couldn’t switch the Inspire 2’s monochrome display for a bright, vividOLEDscreen this time around.
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It wouldn’t necessarily add much to the cost – it Fitbit is using the same display panel as it already does for the Luxe (which seems likely since it has the same resolution), there’d be no need to establish new supply chains or manufacturing processes.
I’m keeping my ear to the ground for more news, but I strongly suspect my hunch here is correct. It’ll be interesting to see what else Fitbit might throw into the mix to make the Inspire 3 tempting, but a bright OLED display would be a huge upgrade by itself.
Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.
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