I have the charge 4. I like it, it tracks all my exercise and sleep patterns. It reminds me to complete mindfulness. It does all I need it to.
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Had the inspire HR for over a year now. I absolutely love it. I bought it because I'd just started going to the gym and wanted to monitor it. I like it cause it's water proof so you can go swimming (or do the dishes, shower etc) and it includes different exercises. I lift weights and do interval training which are on there as exercises. You can track your sleep as well. (wouldn't recommend if you get depressed when you see how little sleep you get 
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The battery lasts awhile on it. I've used it for 2 weeks before it has started to get low enough to really need charging. Got a stop watch, timer, alarms and all tit like that. I like the app as well. Tracks my periods, water intake etc.
I've never had any other type of fitness watch so can't compare but for the £90 I paid for it I think it's been well worth it. Especially considering I was going to just buy a cheap one.
What are you using it for? Before I started going to the gym, I just wanted one to monitor my heart rate and steps so I bought a £20 from Asda which did the job just fine.
)The battery lasts awhile on it. I've used it for 2 weeks before it has started to get low enough to really need charging. Got a stop watch, timer, alarms and all tit like that. I like the app as well. Tracks my periods, water intake etc.
I've never had any other type of fitness watch so can't compare but for the £90 I paid for it I think it's been well worth it. Especially considering I was going to just buy a cheap one.
What are you using it for? Before I started going to the gym, I just wanted one to monitor my heart rate and steps so I bought a £20 from Asda which did the job just fine.
I only want it to track my steps, heart rate and sleep cycles really. I’m a staff nurse so won’t be able to wear it at work. Hoping I can keep it in my pocket to still count the steps?
have you ever had anything like that before? I would recommend having a look on Argos as they do a cheaper version of fit bits (they're called NUbands or something like that). They're not the best and sometimes they break after a year or so but it's handy if you don't want it to do a lot or you don't know if it's something you're going to stick to. I always recommend them to parents buying fitbits for their school aged children, as they do the job and it's a good starter if you don't want to spend loads of money.
Not sure it'll work in your pocket though. Can you keep your phone on you in the day? Maybe get an app to count your steps on that?
I find the fitbit or mine at least is really bad at tracking my sleep
A lot of the time mine says I've slept certain times when I know for a fact I haven't
Didn’t even think of a phone app, thank you!
Umm I think a had a Fitbit years ago but can’t remember what I thought of it
I’ll have a look on Amazon for a cheap one to see if I get on with it..
Mine used to do this too! It would also think I was asleep having a nice little nap when I was actually sat at work typing away at my desk (I'd have preferred the nap)
wouldnt fit round mine I’m having this issue now ! saying went to bed at 8.30Mine used to do this too! It would also think I was asleep having a nice little nap when I was actually sat at work typing away at my desk (I'd have preferred the nap)
did you ever resolve it ?Unfortunately not! It used to really wind me up as I actually quite like being able to look at my sleep and see how much I got / when I woke up during the night etc. I know you can manually tweak the sleep log yourself but it'd be easier if it just worked like it is meant to.I’m having this issue now ! saying went to bed at 8.30
I got the versa 2 for Xmas. Can't really get on with it though. I went to the bathroom and it said I'd done 265 steps! I'm pretty sure I dont live in a mansion.
I need to sit and set it up properly just can't be arsed
I need to sit and set it up properly just can't be arsed
Charge 3 and im happy with it as it does what I need. However I did experience an issue where the screen faded to the point where you could no longer see it unless you were in a really dark place. So not ideal if you want to see how many steps you were on or even just see the time whilst outside. It was just under 2 years old when this happened. I checked Fitbit forums and this seemed to happen to quite a few people. I contacted fitbit and they sent me a replacement identical device free of charge which I thought was pretty good of them!
Have you been in touch with them? I’ve had so many (free) replacements over the years.I had a Versa and following an update at 4 months old, it corrupted the software and the only solution was getting a replacement. Within 3 weeks the same thing happened to that. Versa was then an old model, so they replaced with a Versa 2.
I let the battery run down over Christmas and now it’s glitchingeither I’m really unlucky or there’s a flaw with updated software.
If you go on the Fitbit Versa forums “screen gone black after update” You’ll see it’s a very common problem.
ETA: when it works, I love it. Battery is pretty good unless it’s glitching and it seems really accurate in terms of recording exercise/heart rate.
I think I’m on my third ionic where things have gone wrong - I just message them on Twitter they look to see when I set it up and cos it’s always been in warranty of 2 years they’ve sent me a new one. I didn’t even have proof of purchase as it was a Christmas present and told them this.
So I don’t think their hardware is great but their customer service has always been excellent.
I have a Fitbit and an Apple Watch (I got given the Apple Watch at Christmas, I didn’t seek one out knowing I had a Fitbit; I find them similar) - Fitbit wise I had the charge 3. Had no issues with it at all, it was comfortable, did what I wanted it to do (tracked steps, calories, heart rate and sleep etc). I find that compared to the Apple Watch the Fitbit holds charge better - I could wear my Fitbit for at least a good three days before it needed a charge, whereas my Apple Watch needs charging every other day. The Apple Watch has more things to do on it, for example I find it handy that you can text or pay for things via your watch. I do find that the Fitbit goes into more detail on stuff like you heart rate and sleep than the Apple Watch.
Ultimately I think it comes down to what you want the watch for. If you just want it to use as a watch, to aid your fitness routine/exercising I think a Fitbit would be the better option, if you want that as well as the ability to use the watch as a phone then go for the Apple Watch.
Ultimately I think it comes down to what you want the watch for. If you just want it to use as a watch, to aid your fitness routine/exercising I think a Fitbit would be the better option, if you want that as well as the ability to use the watch as a phone then go for the Apple Watch.
Versa Lite. I didn't see the need for contactless, as I don't use that.
No problems so far. I get into a routine of charging it up just before bed.
No problems so far. I get into a routine of charging it up just before bed.
I got an Alta HR for Christmas 2018 having used an older model a friend lent me before that to see if I liked it. I wouldn’t be without it, I am very data driven and love seeing my steps, workout, sleep, heart rate etc. I don’t use the features in the app where you can participate in challenges etc... just not my thing. I also don’t have any of the text notifications etc switched on, have never seen the point when my phone’s not far away.
I’ve found it really motivational in lockdown that it buzzes at me when I’ve been sitting still for too long.
My perception of the newer models is that they have tried to be closer to a smart watch but don’t have the tech to support it with their updates glitching etc.
I’ve found it really motivational in lockdown that it buzzes at me when I’ve been sitting still for too long.
My perception of the newer models is that they have tried to be closer to a smart watch but don’t have the tech to support it with their updates glitching etc.
I’ve got a charge 4, and I love it. Battery life is good even when you use the inbuilt gps. Slightly less smart looking than the versa ones but much more functional and none of the black screen glitches either. I’ve had it for a year now
They used to do one that you could just clip onto the waistband of your clothes or put in your pocket. Not sure if they still do it.
Think I had that one many moons ago! Used to clip it on my bra. Really liked it...