Ever wondered whether the Apple Watch or Fitbit is more accurate when it comes to counting your steps? After comparing the Apple Watch to Garmin in a similar way last week, I decided to dig out my trusty step counter app (don’t worry readers, I’m ordering a manual clicker from Amazon as I type), and put the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Fitbit Inspire 3 to the test. Once again, I manually counted 6,000 steps, while also tracking my steps on the Apple Watch and the Fitbit, to see which would be more accurate.
Both the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Fitbit Inspire 3 count your steps in a similar way — using an internal accelerometer, which measures the swing of your arm. Each swing counts for two steps. It doesn’t matter whether you wear your watch on your dominant or non-dominant hand, or whether you’re walking with your hands in your pockets, or holding something, the accelerometer should still measure your body’s movement.
