Do existing Fitbit chargers work on the Charge 3?Best answer: Unfortunately not. Due to the updated heart rate sensor on the Charge 3, you won't be able to use your old cables from the Charge 2 to power up the new version.
Amazon: Fitbit Charge 3 ($130)
Amazon: Charging Cable for Fitbit Charge 3 ($20)
Growing Pains of Progress
One of the bittersweet truths of technology is that as devices and products improve and gain newer technology, they inevitably leave older technology behind. Just look at Apple's recent move to USB-C across its line of Macs. While progress is great and we all want newer and better technology, at the rate that consumer technology is advancing, it can be a fit frustrating to feel like you're constantly having to replace cables and accessories. There are rare cases where the improvements may not be worth the headache, but overall I would argue that it pays off in the long run.
Why It's Worth It
In the case of the Fitbit Charge 3, I would say the very minor annoyance of having to use a different charging cabl...
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Do existing Fitbit chargers work on the Charge 3?
