Testseek.com have collected 121 expert reviews of the Fitbit Charge HR and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fitbit Charge HR.
February 2015
(79%)
121 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
181 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Simple to use
Great-looking
Excellent battery life
Continuous heart rate tracking. Slim design. Affordable price. Works with Windows
IPhone and Android phones. Fitbit's massive popularity means you'll be able to join up and compete with friends. Connects with many third-party fitness apps. Automatic slee
Great app and ecosystem
Compatible with all three major smartphone platforms
Easy to setup and use
Comfortable to wear
Stylish
Discreet look
Solid
"fun" fitness tracking
The editors didn't like
Easily scuffed
Phone notifications could be better
Not waterproof
Design and fit aren't ideal for glancing at heart rate. Not shower or swim-friendly. OLED display turns off after a few seconds
Which gets annoying. Heart-rate coaching and goal-setting isn't intuitive
Abstract: 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...
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...
Published: 2016-01-05, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
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.
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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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Published: 2015-11-28, Author: Dan , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: 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...
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...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: 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 to take the winner of thi...
Published: 2015-04-28, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
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
