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Review: Fitbit Charge 2

by Parm Mann on 24 July 2018, 16:01

Tags: Fitbit

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Conclusion

Priced affordably and sleek in appearance, Fitbit's mid-range solution strikes an enviable balance between comfort, ease of use and helpful data.

Though there's plenty of choice when it comes to fitness trackers, Fitbit Charge 2 remains a best-seller for good reason.

Priced affordably and sleek in appearance, Fitbit's mid-range solution strikes an enviable balance between comfort, ease of use and helpful data. Setup is a cinch, with supporting apps available for Android, iOS and Windows, and with 24/7 heart-rate monitoring, guided breathing sessions, multi-sport workouts, connected GPS and smartphone notifications, Charge 2 offers an attractive feature set without breaking the bank.

The absence of built-in GPS may deter serious athletes, as will the lack of waterproofing, but while Charge 2 doesn't do everything, it succeeds by doing a lot of things well. Granted, the data isn't always precise, and some features could be deemed gimmicks, but hey, if it can motivate you to get active, that's a major hurdle out of the way.

Smart gadgets that can genuinely improve our wellbeing are few and far between, yet having approached this review with an air of scepticism, I come away feeling as though fitness trackers can serve a purpose as high-tech accessories that are both fun and rewarding.

Bottom line: need some encouragement when it comes to taking your health and fitness seriously? Fitbit Charge 2 will give you plenty.

The Good
 
The Bad
Sleek design
Wide choice of bands
Multi-sports and 24/7 heart rate
Connected GPS and notifications
Apps on Android, iOS and Windows
Good battery life
 
QuickView isn't perfect
Faux touchscreen is finicky
Not waterproof



Fitbit Charge 2

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The Fitbit Charge 2 is available to purchase from Amazon.

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I can understand the Charge 2 not being waterproof but the Alta HR, the next step down, has no buttons and they can't even make that one waterproof.
I can't recommend FitBit at all. My partner has been through 4 and counting of these, due to various issues, such as the band coming away on a Charge HR, various sync issues and most recently widespread issues related to the app on android. The only thing they have done well is their customer service, usually getting a replacement out with little fuss.
Just remember to do the occasional reboot on these guys (while charging -> hold side button for 5-8 seconds).
johndoe5
Just remember to do the occasional reboot on these guys (while charging -> hold side button for 5-8 seconds).

Why? (Welcome to HEXUS btw :) )
Amazfit Bip - 30 days battery life, not showerproof and around Ā£50. Think you should do a review of that one Hexus!