Fitbit, currently one of the most well-known names in the fitness tracking world, has eight different trackers on sale right now. Which one is right for you? Should you pick up one of the new fashion-forward devices like the Alta or Blaze, or should you consider an older one like the Surge or Charge HR?
With devices ranging anywhere from $60-$250, there's certainly a wide range of options from which to choose. So with that said, read on to find out which Fitbit is right for you.
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Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2
Fitbit has just announced two new fitness trackers, the Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2. The Charge 2, which is the successor to the extremely popular Charge HR, is Fitbit's new flagship activity tracker that sports some new software features, a bigger screen, smartphone notifications, interchangeable bands and many more improvements. The Flex 2, which is the successor to 2013's Flex, brings a swim-proof design and a focus on fashion. Both seem to be worthy upgrades from the original versions, and we'll find out soon enough in our full reviews of each.
Be sure to head to our official announcement post to get all the details, and head to the links below to pre-order them from Amazon!
Everything but the kitchen sink
Fitbit Surge
Need a Fitbit with GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring and much more? The Surge may be your best bet.
Instead of calling it a simple fitness tracker, Fitbit refers to the Surge as a fitness super watch… and that's not actually too far off. It features a touchscreen display, continuous heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking capabilities, music control and notifications and all the other fitness tracking features other Fitbit devices have. It might be a little big for some folks out there, but if you want something with this many features and are serious about tracking your workouts, the Surge will definitely do the trick.
You can find the Fitbit Surge on Amazon for a little over $200 nowadays. And considering the price of other GPS-enabled devices out there, this is pretty much a steal.
Best for notifications
Fitbit Blaze
The Blaze might not be our favorite Fitbit device out there, but it's still darn good at a handful of things.
This is Fitbit's most smartwatch-y device on the market. It has a touchscreen display, interchangeable bands, and it arguably looks more like a smartwatch than it does a fitness tracker. It can also feed you notifications from your smartphone via Bluetooth. You can get call, text and calendar notifications, though you aren't able to get Facebook, Twitter, email or basically anything else. Not that anyone needs Twitter mentions on their wrists when they're on a run, but the option would be nice, at least.
More: Fitbit Blaze review
Other than notifications, the Blaze does a lot of other things right. It'll get you 5 days of battery on a single charge, features a display that's bright and clear enough to see outdoors, and it's comfortable enough to wear all day. There are also leather and metal band options if you're looking to wear it to work or out to dinner.
Best all-around Fitbit device
Fitbit Charge HR
Looking for a heart rate monitor-equipped Fitbit for around $100? The Charge HR is your best bet.
It's certainly not the newest tracker out there — the Charge HR first launched back in January 2015 — but it's still good at a lot of things. It does all the usual step, sleep, calorie and distance tracking as all the others do, but this one has a heart rate monitor as well. In fact, the Surge (listed above) is the only other Fitbit to offer an optical HR sensor.
More: Fitbit Charge HR review
Other than that standout feature, the Charge HR sports a slim, unassuming design, comes in multiple color options and keeps dropping in price. You can pick one up for yourself on Amazon for around $130 nowadays.
Best all-around Fitbit device (runner up)
Fitbit Alta
This is the Fitbit you should buy if you don't need a heart rate monitor.
Fitbit released two new products this year — the Blaze and the Alta. With a fashion-forward design, these two products mark the beginning of a more stylish future for the company. The Alta, in particular, looks great with just a silicone band, but you can also buy a metal or leather band separately if you'd like it to look a little more high end.
More: Fitbit Alta review
Aside from looks, the Alta comes with all the same activity tracking features as the other devices on this list. It doesn't have a heart rate monitor, though, nor does it have a GPS. So what makes it so special? While it doesn't have a ton of extras, this is one of the best all-around trackers on our list. It's great at just about everything — step, distance, calorie and sleep tracking. It also comes with a big display that's incredibly easy to read in outdoor light, which is a huge plus in our book.
Best on a budget
Fitbit One
Aren't interested in a wrist-mounted Fitbit? The One is for you.
Announced way back in September 2012, the Fitbit One is definitely not the newest out there. It still has some notable features, though, and the price is under $100 — perfect for those interested in testing the fitness tracking waters. It sports a clip design that allows the device to be clipped pretty much anywhere. Whether it's on your shirt, bra, in your pocket or on your belt, the One should stay put no matter what you do throughout the day.
The Fitbit One can track your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes and even your sleep. It has a built-in silent alarm, too. Fitbit is offering the One for about $100, but you can find it on Amazon for about $75 these days.
It should also be noted that Fitbit also has another budget-friendly device called the Zip. The Zip is another clip on device, but doesn't have sleep tracking, a silent alarm, nor can it track your floors climbed. It's also not too much cheaper than the One, which is why we decided not to feature this device on our list.
So there you have it — our guide to all things Fitbit! Are we missing something? Have you tried Fitbit products in the past? If so, what are your experiences? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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