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Fitbit is pretty much the company that comes to mind when talking about activity tracking wearables, and many would say the Charge HR helped give the company the household name it has today. The Fitbit Charge HR has been on the market since January 2015...
Simple, clean design, Durable build, Companion app is very easy to use, Accurate step tracking, Entry-level price point, 5-day battery life...
Display is easily scratched, Heart rate monitoring could be better, Newer trackers on the market for similar price, Not shower/swim friendly, Uses proprietary charging cable...
Fitbit's aging Charge HR activity tracker may not be the best value on the market. But with a battery life of 5 days, a sleek and simple design, and accurate step tracking, the Fitbit Charge HR is still a great entry-level activity tracker for the fitness...
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beststuff.com Updated:
2017-01-11 02:57:39
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Need an excuse to start an active lifestyle? Then you need to purchase the recently launched attractive activity wristband from Fitbit called Charge that comes with a USB dongle for syncing it to a laptop or PC. The wristband tracks the wearer's activity...
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A colorful band of bandsFitness trackers are kind of a huge deal There's an almost bewildering range of options One thing to note though, is that one company already has a huge portion of the mind share It's really common to hear someone, noticing a frien...
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If you work out daily, then the multi-featured Fitbit Charge HR is probably your best bet. It works on almost any smartphone (iOS, Android, or Windows) and tracks steps, floors climbed, and heart rate. It can even send you phone call alerts. However, our...
Easy to set up, Counts steps accurately, Measures how many floors climbed, Displays all metrics on device, Displays time, Offers detailed activity feedback in Fitbit app...
Heart rate monitor is less accurate during workouts...
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When it comes to activity trackers, Fitbit is easily one of the most well-known brands in the space. Recently we reviewed the Fitbit Surge which is Fitbit's GPS Watch. Think of it like a fitness/activity tracker with smartwatch like tendencies. It's got a...
During my time of use I found the Fitbit Charge HR to be easy and simple to use, and it's lighter weight, slimmer design was comfortable for extended periods. There are less buttons to deal with than on the Surge, and it has no touch display interface s...
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By now, most people recognize the Fitbit brand. They built a strong name for themselves in the wearable market for fitness and exercise tracking. They took it to the next level with the Fitbit Surge superwatch , but they also recently released a more mode...
Automatic Sleep tracking, Silent alarm, Exercise tracking, Easy to set up, Painless to sync, Battery lasts about a week, Water resistant, OLED screen is very clear, iOS/Android/Windows integration, Caller ID, Encourages you by default, Lots to learn about...
Proprietary charging cable, HR tracking can be finicky–requires the right conditions, Not shower resistant, Pricey...
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Two years ago Fibit introduced the Fitbit Force wrist worn activity tracker. It was really popular until people started complaining about irritations and rashes while wearing the device on their wrist. The Force ended up being taken off the market when Fi...
Easy to use, Tracks heart rate automatically, Doubles as a watch, Shows incoming calls, Automatically monitors sleep...
Not waterproof, Have to press button to activate display...
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If you caught the review of the Fitbit Charge I did a few months ago, you saw how I enjoyed the product and what I thought about it for the features that it offered. I was waiting for Fitbit to release the Charge HR because I knew it was the next step up...
I've grown used to the Fitbit activity trackers and have enjoyed the growth in specs and quality. The Fitbit Charge HR is so far my fave Fitbit tracker. It has a great display, stats at a glance, and the heart rate monitor for a deeper level of traini...
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For all of the units within these posts I simply bought them myself. The Charge arrived back in December which I used first, and then the Charge HR the last month since wrapping up the Fitbit Surge review (you can only have one Fitbit device tied to your...
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The wearable fitness category is fast becoming crowded, to the point of over-saturation. To this day, however, Fitbit continues to thrive at the top of the ladder, as its various fitness trackers and mobile apps have shown their popularity amongst consum...
Heart rate sensor offers superior workout accuracy, Automatic sleep tracking, Display grants us access to data directly on the unit, Lots of data & statistics with mobile app...
It's still prone to registering phantom steps, Only handles phone call notifications, Not entirely water proof...
No doubt, the only thing notably different here is the heart rate sensor tacked onto the Fitbit Charge HR, as its name so happens to imply. With that addition, it receives a higher price point of $149.95, which is a $20 premium over the standard Fitbit Ch...
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I took a look at the Fitbit Charge a couple of weeks ago and was ready to purchase one, but now plan to go with the Fitbit Charge HR instead. The Fitbit Surge is a powerful tracker and basic GPS sport watch, but has a more limited appeal.The Fitbit Charge...
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pcmag.com Updated:
2017-01-11 02:57:39
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Though there are dozens of oddball exercise monitors on the market that measure lactic acid buildup or quantify how high you jump, the very best fitness trackers make sense in your real life. They may sell the promise of motivation to exercise more, but t...
Continuous, optical heart rate monitor built in. Reasonable price. Slim design. Tracks steps, miles, stairs, calories burned, sleep, heart rate, and exercise activities. Excellent app and website. Compatible with practically every OS. Beautiful and sharp...
Water-resistant, but not waterproof. No smartwatch functionality beyond caller ID. No idle alerts. REM, light, and deep sleep not assessed...
Reasonably priced for an all-day activity tracker with a continuous heart rate monitor, the Fitbit Charge HR looks sleek on the wrist. A slim profile make it truly wearable for people of all sizes. While it's not ideal for serious runners or exercise ent...
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Fitbit is such a tease. In October, the company announced three new fitness trackers just in time for the holiday gift-giving season—but decided not to ship two of them till 2015. Well, having now spent time with the Charge, Charge HR, and Surge, we belie...
It's just so damn simple to use, Nice and subtle looking, and the screen is generally easy to read, Advertisement, Battery life is very good (almost 6 days), and step counting and heart rate monitoring were both highly accurate, The web-based interface is...
The plastic display is easily scuffed which impacts its visibility and also just makes it look cheap. The small gaps around the screen that let grime in don't help either, Advertisement, Advertisement, Uses a proprietary charging cable, which I am almost...
Yes. You should. If you want a standalone fitness tracker. This is a really, really good fitness tracker and its reasonably priced for what it can do. Not only that, its very accurate, its super easy to use, and its not bad looking. Fitbit really did...
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Josh Valcarcel/WIREDJosh Valcarcel/WIREDJosh Valcarcel/WIREDJosh Valcarcel/WIREDJosh Valcarcel/WIREDJosh Valcarcel/WIREDWIREDStellar battery life: 5 to 7 days per charge. Soft band. Easy to use and sync. Highly accurate step and sleep tracking. Well-desig...
Stellar battery life: 5 to 7 days per charge. Soft band. Easy to use and sync. Highly accurate step and sleep tracking. Welldesigned mobile app with data presented in easytounderstand graphs...
Not waterproof. Heartrate tracking not accurate for high heart rates. Pulsetracking LEDs are alarmingly bright at night. Watch clasp grows uncomfortable when worn 24/7. No Apple Health integration, though not a huge knock against the Charge HR since Fitbi...
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The new Fitbit Charge HR has got a lot of competition in the increasingly crowded fitness tracker market. With countless devices vying for the chance to monitor your activity and tell you you're not doing enough exercise, can the Charge HR stand out with...
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Looking to continue its dominance of the fitness tracker market, Fitbit has released a trio of new wristbands. The middle child of the bunch, the $149 Charge HR, is a step up from the $129 Charge. You still get all-day and all-night fitness tracking, plus...
Continuously tracks heart rat, Comfortabl, Automatic sleep tracking...
Limited notification, Screen doesn't stay on...
The addition of an all-day heart-rate monitor makes the Fitbit Charge HR the best all-around fitness tracker for the price. Looking to continue its dominance of the fitness tracker market, Fitbit has released a trio of new wristbands. The middl...
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Photo: Jeremy Lips / Tom's Guide The Fitbit Charge HR comes in two sizes and five colors. Weighing 0.8 ounces, it's slightly lighter than the 1-ounce Garmin Vivosmart HR, which comes in two sizes and three colors. Garmin's device is also somewhat bulkier...
Michael A. Prospero is the reviews editor at Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide. When he’s not testing out the latest running watc, skiing or training for a maratho, he’s probably using the latest kitchen gadget.
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Fitbit vs Garmin : a battle between two fitness giants that's been debated for quite some time.Whether you simply need to keep better track of your daily activity or are looking to add something more to your workouts, the Fitbit Charge HR and the Garmin v...
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I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
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Christmas is rapidly approaching, along with all of its associated stereotypes. There is sure to be an over-indulgence in food and drink, lots of out-of-tune carol singing, and shops that are so busy you can hardly move.It also means you're going to spend...
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