Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband, Black, Small

I think a review from me on my Fitbit Charge is long overdue. I purchased it on 15 Aug, 2015, So it has been almost 6 months since I've been using it. It has assisted me in keeping a track of my fitness. It keeps me abreast of the calories burned, steps taken, hours slept & whether I was in deep sleep or restless. It shows the number of stairs climbed, number of kilometers covered, the number of minutes, I've been active. Before purchasing this activity tracker, I had already been through the previous reviews of this tracker, so, the additional steps that it shows or adds when you drive your car or move your hands while eating, doesn't warrant the deduction of one star. This issue remains with all the other trackers too. However, the "fake" steps or calories doesn't have much impact on the accuracy of this tracker. I trust this tracker and have recommended it to my friends too. I was also aware that this tracker is not waterproof, so, please do not take it with you for a swim or drop it in a bucket of water. However, there is no need to worry, if it gets slightly wet in rain or due to sweat, you can always wipe it clean and dry it with a towel, handkerchief or any cloth. There are a lot of pros & a few cons that I can state and they are as follows:PROS:1. USB Bluetooth Dongle:When I placed an order for Fitbit, I was apprehensive about whether will it be able to sync with my cheap Chinese phone via Bluetooth. My previous activity tracker(s) didn't(neither were they able to sync with any other phones, so to speak) . When I was opened the box, I was surprised to see a USB Bluetooth Dongle with the tracker, which meant that even if the tracker didn't sync with my phone, I'll be able to sync the tracker with my PC or laptop, through the Dongle. This was a massive relief for me. I can now sync the tracker with mu PC and check my daily activities without any hassle. Later on I realized that how pathetic was the bluetooth on my phone. I purchased OnePlus 2 in December & it works/syncs perfectly with my tracker.2. Easy To Use App/Website:The Fitbit app is really easy to setup and use. I love the way the website it set up. It's all colorful and nice and pleasing to the eye. Setting up an account with Fitbit is as simple as setting up a new Email ID. Just keep in mind that you do need to know you weight & height at the time of setting up. You can change the measuring units as per your convenience. All measuring units are available on Fitbit. For eg:- For weights Kg, lbs & st, for height Ft&In., & Cms, Food gms, Oz, lb, piece(small, medium, large), etc., Drinks ml&L, Oz, etc +Kilo Calories or Kilo Joules are available.3. Keeps you motivated:Fitbit or any other activity tracker keeps you motivated. It's there with you all the time & you cannot ignore it. If you are like me, a person who wants to lose weight without going on a crash diet or starving, then, Fitbit will motivate you. By wearing Fitbit won't make you lose weight, however, It keeps you motivated long enough to do something & be a bit more active than you usually are. I am trying to lose weight & it keeps me motivated. There are days, when you just feel that you don't want to exercise and just keep eating, however, this brings me back right on track the next day. I hope that it'll keep you motivated too, just the way it did with me. (plus, it's cost keeps me motivated too. :-D). I trust Fitbit and take it's readings as accurate & it has helped me a lot.4. Comfortable on your wrist & Looks good.5. Fitbit send a notification through it's App & through Email, informing you that the battery is low & you need to charge it.6. Long lasting battery and can easily last for 6-7 days on a full charge. It also takes 1 hr to 1.5 hrs to fully charge the tracker.7. Easy tap to check the readings. You do not have to press the button on the side to check the readings for the day.CONS:1. Fake Steps/Calories:As I had mentioned it before, the tracker notes every movement of the arm and adds extra steps to your daily count, if you drive or use the same hand to eat. However, for me this is a non issue, as I had already known this fact in advance. I do not consider this as a con, but, others might do.2. Food Database:This is a major issue for me. The food database of Fitbit is either US or the UK. So, it has the nutritional info of foods available in those countries. but, when it comes to Indian foods, it's databases are seriously lacking. Since, Fitbit is getting really popular in India, It needs to create a food database of all the foods and brands available in India, including the Indian snacks like samosas or chaat, etc, plus each and every regional food in India. Every time I eat anything, I need to search & record it's nutritional value. This is the most tedious work that I have to do on my Fitbit account. I'm now used to doing internet searches for the nutritional value of the food I've eaten, and select the website which I think depicts the most accurate nutritional values. This part might be a major turnoff for some, However, if you are determined enough, you can overcome this hurdle, like I did.3. Not Waterproof:This might be a con for those who like to swim, but, not for me. You need to take it off when you are going for a bath, however, that's fine in my opinion.So, In short, I will definitely recommend Fitbit Charge to everyone. I know that the price can be a sticking point for some as it might blow their budget, however, I'll advise them to buy it on EMI's. I did the same. Bought it on an EMI for 6 months. You can get it a bit more cheaper during sales. Amazon sells it at 20% discount during those sales. If you are serious about keeping a track of your activity and leading a healthy life, Fitbit Charge will definitely assist you there & keep you motivated. When you are setting up your account with Fitbit, after purchasing any of their products, please enable their daily or weekly newsletters via Emails. Those Emails keep you up to date about exercises, foods, eating habits etc.I love my Fitbit Charge & would recommend everyone to get one or gift it to their loved ones. After all, HEALTH IS WEALTH.That's all I can come up with, however, If I remember something, I'll add it to this review later.P.S. - When I purchased my Fitbit, I was Obese (84Kgs), Now, I'm at the lower end of overweight category(69.3Kgs) and about to enter the normal weight category Soon. I had set my weight target at 63 Kgs & I will get there soon. :-)

Okay, if you want the best review of this bad boy, please see "She loved me and left me..." By Jonas Miller.However, for my review I will be focusing on the product itself, but I will touch up on the service and app.In short,PROS-Slightly tricky at first, but easy setup and sync-shows time, caller ID, steps etc-slick design-basic, but fits my needs-CUSTOMER SUPPORT, very awesome experienceCONS-the clasp, (its a love-hate relationship)-battery life (short for me, but understandable and 2h charging is quite forgiving)-no option for to get a different style of claspSo if you read the review i mentioned earlier and you have decided to get a Fitbit charge, you will soon see that his review is right on the money. Don't get me wrong, this device is exceptional. Fitbit does not hold anything back since the it performs as well as they say. However, I underestimated that clasp, I love it because it makes it easy to put on and take off and it does not pinch my wrist, BUT at the same time just one tug and that thing will fall to the ground. Granted, I'm in the midst of an oil painting class and I would consistently be taking that thing on and off so I definitely loosened it up. HOWEVER, that should still NOT deter you from dropping Fitbit charge or any other Fitbit product from your wishlist because their customer support was absolutely amazing.Long story short, I'm walking downtown in Chicago, it was already dark (I also went with the black color, oh joy) and my guess is that I reached for my water bottle and it must have slipped there. Silly me, I didn't notice until a couple blocks after. I quickly opened the Fitbit app to see if it can get a signal to sync because I'm certain that it fell off somewhere given the nature of the clasp. My friends were more frantic than I was haha and did their best to help me find it, but TBH a busy street? very dark? very loud? Yeah right, it would've been a miracle if we found that thing !SUPER HEARTBROKEN that not only did I lose my partner in crime, but it had only been a week and a half! How was I suppose to tell my dad that I JUST lost my new fitness tracker he so graciously funded for?!HAPPILY EVER AFTER: I went back home and searched ways of finding a lost fitbit. After regretting on not getting a bluetooth signal app, I emailed Fitbit's customer support since I've got nothing to lose. The next morning, BOOM "we're sorry etc etc, but we will replace your Charge this one time, free of charge" :D So I just submitted my paper, and I am currently waiting for my new Fitbit to arrive.For those of you looking into getting a fitness tracker, here is my best advice for you1) First and for most, how are you going to use it? Fitness trackers are excellent to put your lifestyle into perspective. You can evaluate yourself since it gives you the facts on the food and fitness choices you make. Those of you who are trying to lose weight, listen up, this will NOT lose the weight for you. HOWEVER, it is a FANTASTIC supplement for those of you trying your best to do so.2) Are you going to keep up with it? You need to be constant with this thing if you want this to work. It is important that you're syncing and logging in your data because boy does time fly and then you can't remember what you ate last night.3) What is your budget? How much are you willing to spend? What functions are important to you? Yes, Fitbit is on the pricier side, however you are paying for that quality and service. You're suppose to be keeping up with this thing right, wouldn't you get something that will last a long time?3) Look at all your options. There are wide variety of fitness trackers available, you don't necessarily have to go with Fitbit, however I had a great experience with it (given the circumstances) so far.Why I Initially went with the Fitbit Charge1) I bought the tracker originally as a means of losing weight and so far I've lost 8lbs with it's help. Given, I have logged in all the food I have eaten and exercise I have done, everyday.2) It was compatible with MyFitnessPal. I love that App because i started using it before the Fitbit. I liked their interface and it syncs well together.3) I went with Charge because it fit my needs. I liked that it provided time (since I'm always on the go). The silent alarms are awesome and the caller ID is pretty convenient. TBH if you're super active and you're thinking the Fitbit Surge than go for it. If you're deciding between this and the HR, here is something to think about. Well, as long as you're exercising properly, there is really no need to be checking your HR all the time. Fitbit HR cannot 100% accurately give you your heart rate at the given moment. How do I know? Well as a nursing major the ONLY way to get an accurate HR is intravenously and last time i checked, nobody carries a needle/machine around to check their HR. HOWEVER if you're concerned about your HR or have cardiac dysrhythmias, then by all means get the HR.4) For me, the Fitbit Charge fit my needs perfectly and it was within my budget.

This is now my second fitbit that I've had in a year. The first fitbit's band fell apart. This happened on both my fitbit and my husbands. Fitbit very kindly replaced those since they were within the year mark.However now my newer fitbit (the replacement) dies very quickly. It will only hold a charge for about a day so, since I'm pretty sedentary anyways I sit at my computer with it constantly attached, lest it be dead before the next morning.I have contacted Fitbit about this and they will not replace this because per them, I am now outside of the warranty period. They have suggested I purchase a new fitbit to replace their defective one. This in my humble opinion is very poor customer service! Requesting that if a customer wants to replace the broken Fitbit that they need to purchase a new one. They have offered a 25% discount for a new one but still, I'm having to purchase a brand new fitbit to replace a fitbit that was only sent to me approximately 5 months ago. These are not cheap yet obviously they are cheaply made. Very dissatisfied here!

I wear my Fitbit every minute of every day and it has helped me to be more aware of my (lack of) activity. Since purchasing this in December 2014, I have lost 15 pounds just by tracking my activity and logging my food consumption. I log every single thing I eat and the Fitbit app on my phone makes it so convenient to do - and, I can find the nutritional info of any food (store bought, restaurants, etc) on the app or website so I know my calorie intake is as correct as it can get. Very comfortable band, and the battery life is quote long - I charge mine only once per week.

I have had this for about 6 months now I believe. The function is great. I love all the features and the app. The 2 star review is for the quality of the watch. It is coming apart already and the button fell off so I cannot use the watch unless I am syncing to the app. I wear it everyday but I am not in anyway doing anything more than normal everyday use.