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Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Black Silver Large
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
220
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294.84 grams
WEIGHT
3856 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 777 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
182year, stopped working, 6 months, blaze, working
+21%
-79%
" ... 10 months into owning the Fitbit it stopped working. ... "
" ... This is broken. ... "
" ... I thought they would last longer than two years. ... "
" ... Their devices are not working properly within 4 months of use. ... "
" ... My watch is already not working after one year. ... "
" ... After the following weeks it's nothing but disappointment. ... "
" ... It was not given as a prize until three days ago… Only because I stock up on prices and use them every month. ... "
" ... I got it Nov. 23, 2017, this past Sept. it didn't want to turn on again while at work. ... "
Battery Life
159charge, hours, battery life, charged, lasts
+18%
-82%
" ... However, the last few weeks it has only been holding a charge for maybe 3-4 hours tops. ... "
" ... The battery life was supposedly for 5 days but its low batt within 3 days. ... "
" ... The battery of my blaze all of a sudden stopped holding a charge after a year and one month of use. ... "
" ... After 6 months it no longer holds a charge for a full day. ... "
" ... Battery life is not predictable. ... Sometimes goes days on a full charge, sometimes only a day on a full charge. ... "
" ... No longer holds a charge for more than a single day. ... "
" ... Two days of use and the battery didn’t last 12-hours. ... "
" ... The battery doesn't last longer than 6 hours. ... "
Charging
111charged, charging, battery, fitbit, blaze
+14%
-86%
" ... However, I am very disappointed with the Fit Bit Blaze charger and connectivity. ... The most frustrating part of this product is the original charger the Blaze came with. ... This is a big flaw in the design of the original charger. ... I don't understand how Fit Bit would overlook an issue like this when the other models have adequate chargers. ... "
" ... The battery of my blaze all of a sudden stopped holding a charge after a year and one month of use. ... "
" ... Sometimes goes days on a full charge, sometimes only a day on a full charge. ... "
" ... After 6 months, the product would not charge ... "
" ... my watch was working fine but then after around 5 month it missed up completely, the battery was staying for 3 days after charging sometimes and only a half day in some other times. ... "
" ... This blaze watch bought January of 2018, has stopped charging when placed on it charging stand. ... It will not hold a charge longer than 30 minutes. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold a charge very well and then it broke after having it for less than two years. ... "
" ... They are replacing the device at no charge, however I am very concerned that this is a know issue to the manufacturer and the new one will have the same issue. ... "
Device Compatibility
76notifications, watch, fitbit, text, syncing
+34%
-66%
" ... If there are slight issues of WiFi strength my device won't pick up calls or text messages. ... "
" ... the fitbit blaze would not connect to anything. ... "
" ... Does not give text notifications with my IPhone 8 but get phone calls and Snapchat notifications ... "
" ... This watch had issues syncing and controlling music as advertised. ... "
" ... The notification work less then intermittently, I can not get it to connect to my phone to track my running, it does not stay synced so my data is lost quite often and the battery life stinks for how little I really use it for. ... "
" ... I guess I should have gone with the Apple Watch. ... "
" ... Also continually have trouble syncing with my phone. ... "
" ... Never able to connect to texts ... "
Band
54watch, bands, fitbit, wrist, blaze
+48%
-52%
" ... I had several replacements after the band failed after a few months, then purchased the Blaze in February of 2017. ... "
" ... Item must have been a return because the seal was broken and band was missing. ... "
" ... I feel betrayed for the cost of this unit as I thought for sure Fitbit was reliable sports watch. ... "
" ... Fitbit did not stand behind this defective watch. ... "
" ... broke shortly after. ... "
" ... Band broke after only 3 months of use. ... "
" ... It is hard to turn in the face screen when raise the wrist. ... "
" ... My previous watch band fell apart so I replaced with this one. ... The watch band for this is great but the Watch face itself is terrible. ... "
Pedometer
48tracker, tracking, count, exercise, track
+54%
-46%
" ... I use it everyday and working on my feet all day it’s crazy to see how many miles and stairs I walk! ... "
" ... There are so many things it can do like track your exercise and time things. ... "
" ... It tracks my sleep my fertility and steps. ... "
" ... Tracks work-outs, sleep and steps. ... "
" ... It's basically a 200 dollar pedometer/watch now. ... "
" ... Used the HR during exercise and the tracking calories was nice. ... "
" ... I bought the fitbit blaze for my husband to monitor heart rate, bp, steps. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, seems accurate which was a problem with another tracker that picked up vibrations while flying counting steps instead (which looks great if you really walked 25 miles a day). ... "
Sleep Tracking
47tracking, steps, track, heart rate, fitness
+74%
-26%
" ... It tells me my total sleep and how much time I spent in each stage. ... "
" ... It is easy to log exercise, track my periods, keep up the with my heart rate and sleeping habits. ... "
" ... Great device for tracking fitness trends, sleep, steps, and overall fitness activity! ... "
" ... I use it mostly for tracking steps, running and sleeping. ... "
" ... Mostly it impacts the ability for your Fitbit to monitor your heart-rate and sleep cycle. ... "
" ... The heart rate and sleep monitoring is really helpful and makes calorie counting and exercise tracking more accurate. ... "
" ... It tracks your sleep patterns, your steps and so much more. ... "
" ... Fitbit HR has always been more precise for sleep tracking and steps when compared to the vivofit HR garmin product . ... sleep tracking is the best . ... "
As Gift
41loves, christmas, bought, husband, birthday
+83%
-17%
" ... Gift for wife. ... "
" ... A gift that was well received. ... "
" ... My husband felt in love with mine so now I got him one for his upcoming birthday. ... Great gift idea hint hint! ... "
" ... Was a gift ... "
" ... Got this for my husband and he loves it . ... "
" ... Father-in-law loved this Christmas gift! ... "
" ... Got it for my dad he loves it ... "
" ... bought this for my husband who loves it ... "
Price
40waste of money, worth, worth the money, waste your money, price
+15%
-85%
" ... Waste of money ... "
" ... I urge you not waste your money on fitbits. ... "
" ... Waste of money :( ... "
" ... Not worth the money if it has no longevity. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... extremely dissatisfied in a product that costs 200 dollars and is only meant to last for one year and not much further beyond that. ... "
" ... DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! ... "
" ... I find this product a HUGE disappointment and a waste of my money. ... "
Returns
40replacement, returning, refund, fitbit, returned
+3%
-98%
" ... I missed the return deadline by one week and cannot return. ... "
" ... didn't work, returned ... "
" ... I never returned them because it was more of a nuisance that I kept ignoring. ... I wish I could return them but obviuosly it is too late. ... "
" ... I have a problem with my Fitbit Blaze and I need to return it. ... "
" ... Now It is too late to return the product. ... "
" ... I called customer service to return ... was told the return policy would not allow me to either return ... "
" ... In fact I have missed the return date. ... "
" ... Cannot get them to take it back. ... "
Comfort
40wear, wearing, watch, every day, wrists
+50%
-50%
" ... I loved the device but it left burn marks on my wrist . ... "
" ... It wont even keeptime correctly, so not worth wearing at all. ... "
" ... I do not wear it anymore. ... "
" ... Mine started sizzling, got hot, and almost caught on Fire while I was wearing it! ... "
" ... It is hard to turn in the face screen when raise the wrist. ... "
" ... You will plead with them using reason and tact, but they will just shoe you away hoping you tire out. ... "
" ... Ive had nothing but problems with it and no longer wear it during the day, so a big waste of money. ... "
" ... So I write this in warning, ONLY wear this as a watch you don't mind sweating in. ... "
Heartrate
39monitor, heart rate monitor, heart, exercise, accurate
+46%
-54%
" ... It broke within less than a year (heart rate monitor stopped working) so Fitbit replaced it for free which was great. ... "
" ... until last week when the heart rate function stopped working. ... "
" ... By September the battery won't hold a charge for more than 12 hours, and the heart rate monitor no longer works. ... "
" ... Either the screen went black, heart monitor stopped working or just wouldn’t charge. ... "
" ... the heart monitor suddenly stopped. ... "
" ... a fitness watch that fails if you leave it on while swimming, typically considered an exercise. ... "
" ... I'm not sure if I got a lemon but the steps are always wrong and heart rate isn't correct. ... "
" ... I then noticed that the heart rate tracker and step counter is inaccurate. ... "
Marketplace
34seller, purchased, fitbit, products, company
+32%
-68%
" ... I am so upset with Amazon for listing products that don't work well. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on a cheap product from a company that does NOT value their customers (fitbit - not the amazon seller). ... "
" ... Randy and Linda Crittenden ... "
" ... Very disappointed and need the seller to contact me. ... "
" ... What is Amazon going to do with this problem? ... "
" ... This one is sold by TandH products so I’d beware of ... "
" ... Shame on you for not standing behind your product!!!! ... "
" ... So, no Amazon receipts are accepted. ... "
Apps
28fitbit, watch, change, sync, apps
+57%
-43%
" ... I also love the app for it. ... "
" ... It gets regular updates and is easy to customize using the Fibit app. ... "
" ... I especially love the apps are very easy to change and understand. ... "
" ... Good watch, but needs to be used with phone app for full capabilities. ... "
" ... I like the app which changes regularly to add new features and I can change the watch face to what is available. ... "
" ... I really like it & the app that goes with it. ... "
" ... I love the app it comes with too. ... The app even has a place like FB where we can post pictures or even post our progress when it comes to working out. ... I love the different screens it has so I can change my watch interface. ... The app helps so much too because of all the other Fitbit users on there that can give me advice and motivate me and cheer me on with my journey to improving myself. ... You can chat and make friends and everything with the Fitbit app. ... "
" ... The app dashboard is handy and if one wants to use and link to the "my fitness pal" app you're able to do so. ... "
Accuracy
28accurate, tracking, heart rate, exercise, count
+54%
-46%
" ... the accuracy is great . ... "
" ... I’ve had this watch for a while, and the one thing I didn’t expect was that it’s accurate enough for my doctor to use the information in place of a sleep apnea test! ... "
" ... Used the HR during exercise and the tracking calories was nice. ... "
" ... Not the most accurate fitness device but stay in the ballpark. ... "
" ... I bought the fitbit blaze for my husband to monitor heart rate, bp, steps. ... "
" ... My cardiologist recommended I keep an eye on my heart during work and exercise. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, seems accurate which was a problem with another tracker that picked up vibrations while flying counting steps instead (which looks great if you really walked 25 miles a day). ... "
" ... The step counter is not accurate but is close enough for what I need it for. ... "
Design
25watch, looks, look, though, frame
+76%
-24%
" ... If you are looking to get in shape this will help you along the way. ... "
" ... I recommend this product, it does what it's supposed to do and it looks pretty doing it. ... "
" ... love how it looks as well. ... "
" ... The Blaze's design is wonderful, with a rugged metal frame surrounding the removable FitBit 'watch' portion itself. ... "
" ... Its lightweight and looks great. ... "
" ... nice stylish and functional fitbit. ... "
" ... Sleek design doesn’t make it bulky and it has everything you need. ... "
" ... The somewhat mixed reviews made me nervous, but I love mine! ... "
For Kids
22husband, bought, wife, son, christmas
+91%
-9%
" ... Bought this for my wife, and she loves it! ... "
" ... I have this blaze and my daughter too. ... "
" ... Got this for my husband and he loves it . ... "
" ... My husband loves it. ... "
" ... Got it for my dad he loves it ... "
" ... bought this for my husband who loves it ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
Display Clarity
21read, watch, screen protector, see, display
+48%
-52%
" ... I opened the box to program the blaze and couldn’t get past this screen. ... "
" ... Screen cracked even with a screen protector on it!! ... it's a shame that you design such a crappy screen that breaks and then you don't fix the problem, you're solution, we'll give you a discount if you buy another one. ... "
" ... I have read numerous forums in an effort to find the resolution but alas I think its just dead. ... "
" ... But sometimes the screen kind of gets stuck in the watch and drains the battery quickly. ... "
" ... One morning, while walking around my apartment I went to check on the time and I had an error on the screen. ... "
" ... have had problems with it not going back to clock screen. ... Today, the screen went black. ... "
" ... Eventually, the screen became less responsive, and I grew tired of trying to fit the watch into the frame, it's like one of those frustrating metal puzzle games you can't solve. ... "
" ... Bought screen protector for it and everything but now half the screen isn’t working!! ... "
Ease of Use
20use, set, instructions, user, easy to use
+80%
-20%
" ... Very east to use. ... "
" ... It is easy and fun to use and pretty affordable compare to others. ... "
" ... The chat feature made it quick and easy! ... "
" ... It is easy for me to use ... "
" ... nice and easy to ues ... "
" ... It does everything I need it to and then I'm sure more than I know how to access. ... "
" ... There is an easy to use guide once you're all synched up and a explains things pretty well. ... "
" ... Simple to program easy to use. ... "
Software Platform
20watch, software, android, change, updates
+35%
-65%
" ... Additionally, when the watch shows that the battery is almost completely discharged, the Fitbit app shows that the battery is full, after the app has been synced with the watch. ... "
" ... That’s all great, but in the meantime, I can’t access my account because the password has been changed and the account is being accessed by a computer in the Netherlands. ... "
" ... ", you cannot access any other applications on the watch. ... "
" ... I uninstalled the app and tried again, but it still didn't work. ... "
" ... But you can't -do- that with this, if you have an Android. ... "Something about Android's Bluetooth" disables that function for this watch alone. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions and thought it was a version error on my phone or the operating system, it's not. ... "
" ... I reinstalled the software, re-paired the device and troubleshot it for 1 hour+ with no luck. ... "
" ... Because they say it's the watch but I think they just never updated the software. ... Update new one dosnt work either they said it's do to a bug and that they will not fix it till enough of their users switch to android ... "
Fit
19fit bit blaze, fit, pulse, hold, heart
+58%
-42%
" ... Quite helpful in my quest to lose weight and stay fit. ... "
" ... Just know you are getting a really nice Fit Bit with some added features that the basic Fit Bits don't have. ... It's not an Apple watch, but a Fit Bit with some nice extras. ... "
" ... that part has been put on hold. ... "
" ... Love the fit bit blaze! ... "
" ... Works and holding up well. ... "
" ... The actual fit bit and bezel have a contemporary design. ... "
" ... Has been a perfect fit for her fitness routines, and work. ... "
" ... I have experience with customer support for fit bit for another fitibit issue and the experience was good, so will go that route again with this one but still something that cost this much sure as heck better work out of the box. ... "
Notifications
18text, receive, messages, app, texts
+33%
-67%
" ... Does not give text notifications with my IPhone 8 but get phone calls and Snapchat notifications ... "
" ... Never able to connect to texts ... "
" ... All text do not go through. ... "
" ... The watch started to constantly vibrate. ... "
" ... I always have a delay on my incoming notifications. ... "
" ... Sometimes it shows my text messages, sometimes it doesn't. ... "
" ... No do not disturb settings so notifications will wake you up. ... "
" ... Unable to receive notifications on the watch. ... "
Delivery
18arrived, received, item, delivery, shipping
+61%
-39%
" ... I ordered it next day shipping and it came next day, no problems. ... "
" ... The watch arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Great quality fast shipping ... "
" ... Quick delivery and exactly what we were expecting! ... "
" ... Good price, prompt delivery. ... "
" ... It worked great right out of the box. ... "
" ... shipping and were we unbeatable. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and as promised. ... "
Build Quality
18watch, frame, broke, rugged, quit
+44%
-56%
" ... In addition, the material is very cheap and in poor workmanship. ... "
" ... The watch has never been dropped/damaged or submerged, it just quit one day. ... "
" ... Frame does not appear sturdy to hold up being snapped in and out. ... "
" ... broke shortly after. ... "
" ... He doesn't even wear it any more and is totally aggravated that we paid so much on the Blaze itself and accessories and it still doesn't work right. ... "
" ... Made me brake out in a rash that itches and hurt so bad. ... "
" ... They either quit working or fell apart. ... "
Screen Protection
15screen protector, tempered glass, cracked, strap, protectors
+33%
-67%
" ... I read in some forums that if you protect your Blaze with a screen protector, it would make the device slightly thicker and the original charger will stop snapping tightly when trying to charge. ... "
" ... I opened the box to program the blaze and couldn’t get past this screen. ... "
" ... Screen cracked even with a screen protector on it!! ... "
" ... I now have 2 screen cracks. ... "
" ... Screen shattered while asleep. ... Its very thin glass and obviously struck my headboard. ... Fitbit does not have a repair service and the warranty does not cover screen damage. ... "
" ... It was worn for a couple weeks and the sides of the screen are already chipping. ... "
" ... It was obvious that the box had been opened prior to my receiving it, the instructions were missing, the anti static/scratch cover missing from the watch, cords had been just stuffed back into box, not recoiled. ... "
" ... Today, the screen went black. ... "
Features
14relax, feature, watch, mode, like
+86%
-14%
" ... Works great, has a lot of options. ... "
" ... I like the app which changes regularly to add new features and I can change the watch face to what is available. ... "
" ... When in any of the special modes, "exercise, stopwatch, etc. ... "
" ... (One of my favorite features for some reason). ... "
" ... It has a Relax feature where it helps with breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. ... "
" ... I bought this for his birthday and had no idea it had so many features. ... "
" ... Love this watch and all the great features! ... "
" ... There are plenty of features to make it worth the cost. ... "
Controls
13button, control, back, working, side
+23%
-77%
" ... I bought mine in December of 2017 and in August of 2018 the back button stopped working . ... "
" ... I got this so I could control my music while teaching group exercise. ... "
" ... I have reset and rebooted it with no change. ... "
" ... Tapping twice also frequently failed to turn on. ... "
" ... (The “back” button isn’t working.) ... "
" ... The most important side button (the one used to go back) stopped working for no reason so now I have to plug it in to get it back to the watch screen. ... Also it almost never connects to my phone to control music. ... "
" ... Have updated all the settings and do not have music connected to it. ... "
" ... All three buttons on the side turn the watch face on, so I'm not sure why they are there. ... "
Bluetooth
13sync, time, stopped, pairing, android
+8%
-92%
" ... Bluetooth sync was a little temperamental at times, but it worked. ... "
" ... Some days it works, other days it doesn't connect for a week or two and then all of a sudden, it connects. ... The bluetooth connection always breaks when exercising so it never records gps. ... "
" ... While the bluetooth worked well, it just stopped yesterday. ... Now my bluetooth doesn't work at all. ... Bluetooth completely quit (yes I did troubleshooting) should have gone with the garmin. ... "
" ... the sync stopped working and the time is wrong and will also not sync or correct . ... "
" ... After 1 month stopped pairing with my android phone. ... "
" ... Does not stay connected to blue tooth. ... "
" ... the Bluetooth stopped working I have to keep going back and turning it on for it to sync with my apps and change time. ... "
" ... Pairing it with my Note 8 was terrible. ... The firt time it paired, it wouldn't sync. ... "
Water Resistance
13water resistant, sweat, water, swimming, shower
+15%
-85%
" ... Worked briefly but one little splash of water and it is useless. ... "
" ... Blaze died after I went swimming with it on. ... "
" ... They will not hold a charge for more than a few hours, they are not water resistant at all. ... "
" ... a fitness watch that fails if you leave it on while swimming, typically considered an exercise. ... complete PITA if you are a swimmer, have a pool, or sweat. ... "
" ... I wore mine in the pool and it never turned back on. ... not water proof at all. ... "
" ... The very first time that I wear it to the beach (not to swim, to walk and to pick up sea glass) I got it slightly wet by picking up 2 stones that were in the water (not even 2 feet deep). ... Do not wash hands, do not shower, do not get wet!!!! ... "
" ... Fitbit not waterproof ... "
" ... I only wish I could shower with it or swim with it. ... "
Lagging
10restart, phone, nothing, minutes, times
-100%
" ... I have reset and rebooted it with no change. ... "
" ... It randomly changes times. ... "
" ... It just turned off and now won’t restart. ... "
" ... Then shut down and would not restart. ... "
" ... I have done a force reset, this doesn’t help. ... "
" ... Until you reset it if that works only sometimes. ... "
" ... Tried restarting and nothing. ... "
" ... I have to completely delete, restart and add my device all over again at least twice a week because it stops syncing and won't allow my phone/app recognize it. ... "
Call quality
10call, answer, text, voicemail, text messages
+40%
-60%
" ... Does not give text notifications with my IPhone 8 but get phone calls and Snapchat notifications ... "
" ... I missed the call and they said in a voicemail they couldn’t do anything for me. ... "
" ... ), I only receive about 50% of my text messages, phone calls are delayed by atleast 45 seconds. ... By the time it realizes you have a phone call, phone has already gone to voicemail. ... "
" ... The watch vibrates when the phone rings, but it is normally delayed by 15 seconds or more. ... "
" ... Never could get it to connect for sms and calls. ... "
" ... But no one seems to be returning my call ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 294.84 grams
Size: 3856 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes