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Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Black Silver Small US Version
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
196
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240.97 grams
WEIGHT
2388 meters
SIZE
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Product Reliability
200year, stopped working, 6 months, died, blaze
+18%
-82%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The battery of my blaze all of a sudden stopped holding a charge after a year and one month of use. ... "
Battery Life
181charge, hours, battery life, charged, hold a charge
+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
126charged, charging, blaze, battery, hold a charge
+15%
-85%
" ... 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
66sync, fitbit, apple watch, texts, app
+35%
-65%
" ... 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
60watch, fitbit, bands, wrist, wear
+53%
-47%
" ... Love my Fitbit blaze watch. ... "
" ... I replaced the band it came with with Oitom Metal Bands Strap and got Supershieldz for Fitbit Blaze Tempered Glass Screen Protector to protect the screen. ... The Oitom magnetic strap is a lot more comfortable than the plastic strap that came with the watch. ... I was worried when I got the small strap by mistake but it fits my wrist fine with an inch or so to spare. ... "
" ... fitbit have the best bands that u dun feel ur wearing anything on ur hand . ... "
" ... I wear it everyday and I am testing its band strength. ... "
" ... I have purchased a more rugged strap / band and glass protectors. ... "
" ... Also love all the bands that are available to purchase to make it always feel like a new watch! ... "
" ... I like that w/the Blaze you are able to change out the bands, it had some features as a smartwatch would have (looking at you fruit product) and cost less than most smartwatches. ... "
" ... Found some cheaper bands here on Amazon that I might get, but I have only had this band and watch for 2 months and it is filthy. ... "
Pedometer
53tracking, tracker, step, fitness, exercise
+55%
-45%
" ... 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
51tracking, steps, fitness, tracker, track
+78%
-22%
" ... 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 . ... "
Comfort
45wrist, wearing, comfortable, watch, fit bit
+56%
-44%
" ... I was worried when I got the small strap by mistake but it fits my wrist fine with an inch or so to spare. ... "
" ... Quite helpful in my quest to lose weight and stay fit. ... "
" ... fitbit have the best bands that u dun feel ur wearing anything on ur hand . ... "
" ... Great watch and it has changed my habits on exercise and it has made me more aware of my routines. ... "
" ... The designs look good, but wearing it overnight can cause skin irritation. ... "
" ... I bought this thing probably a year ago and I’ve worn it every day since and never had problems with it. ... "
" ... I wish the face was a little smaller since my wrist is smaller but other than that, this is fantastic! ... "
" ... I love this and really need to use it more than I do, im not much for wearing watches or anything and it gets in the way for me a bit ... "
Marketplace
43works as expected, offered, company, worst, sold
+33%
-67%
" ... 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? ... "
" ... Shame on you for not standing behind your product!!!! ... "
" ... This one is sold by TandH products so I’d beware of ... "
" ... So, no Amazon receipts are accepted. ... "
Returns
42replacement, refund, fitbit, window, returning
+2%
-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. ... "
Heartrate
40heart rate monitor, monitor, heart, fitbit, tracking
+48%
-53%
" ... 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. ... "
Price
40worth the money, waste of money, worth, waste your money, waste
+15%
-85%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I would reccomend if only needed for a short time absolutely not worth the money ... "
As Gift
34loves, husband, christmas, present, birthday
+79%
-21%
" ... 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 ... "
Accuracy
30accurate, tracking, heart rate, count, step counter
+47%
-53%
" ... It was not counting my steps accurately, it's always delayed in counting. ... "
" ... It counts the steps about every 5 minutes but doesn’t count it correctly. ... "
" ... And sometimes it just doesn’t feeling like tracking steps or stairs. ... "
" ... Even when it was "working" it always had a hard time syncing and thus tracking activity appropriately. ... "
" ... None of them accurately counted steps. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Pretty much ignored the rest except for the standard steps feature. ... "
Design
27look, watch, looks, stylish, ugly
+78%
-22%
" ... 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! ... "
Build Quality
24broke, rugged, fitbit, band, wears
+25%
-75%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I loved the watch, but it’s not worth buying if they keep on breaking. ... "
For Kids
22wife, husband, bought, daughter, kids
+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. ... "
" ... My wife loves this! ... "
Apps
22fitbit, watch, blaze, sync, apps
+64%
-36%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I love all the features, the app, the way it looks. ... "
Delivery
19shipping, ordered, delivery, received, quick
+63%
-37%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The item shipped fast and recommend this product to others. ... "
" ... Delivered the same day. ... "
Fit
19fit bit blaze, love the fit, hold, pulse, models
+63%
-37%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Best fit bit ever! ... "
" ... I absolutely love my fit bit blaze. ... "
" ... Works and holding up well. ... "
" ... The actual fit bit and bezel have a contemporary design. ... "
Display Clarity
17read, display, see, screen protector, move
+47%
-53%
" ... 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 opened the box to program the blaze and couldn’t get past this screen. ... "
" ... I have read numerous forums in an effort to find the resolution but alas I think its just dead. ... "
" ... This one that I just ordered has a shakey display. ... Its difficult to see the screen because of the almost constant shaking. ... "
" ... worked for 3 days and the screen froze up. ... "
" ... At first the screen wasn't working and now the screen will not turn on. ... "
Software Platform
16fitbit, watch, updates, blaze, shut
+44%
-56%
" ... 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 bought a new phone that the fitbit software does not work with. ... My wife has the fitbit app running on her phone so to get my watch to the correct time (after I ran the battery down) I added my Blaze to the fitbit app on her phone. ... Tried to connect my fitbit to the Fitbit app on a phone in "Airplane" mode, app will not work. ... Got a new phone Essential Phone PH-1 (stock android v8.1) and the fitbit app will not work. ... "
" ... I keep hoping that a software update will correct the issue but it hasn't yet. ... "
" ... I uninstalled the app and tried again, but it still didn't work. ... "
" ... The Fitbit app would not download to the new IPhone X ... "
Features
16watch, timer, feature, stopwatch, relax
+81%
-19%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I love all the features, the app, the way it looks. ... "
" ... The watch has a lot of features and power so you know adding a set date/time feature to the "Settings" menu would have been quite easy to do. ... "
" ... The battery life on it lasts for about 3-4 days depending on how often I use the timer features. ... My favorite feature can also be my least favorite feature. ... "
" ... The recipient loves it and is still exploring all the features. ... "
" ... I am pleasantly surprised on how easy it is use and I love all of the new features it has. ... "
Ease of Use
15easy to use, use, user, simple, set
+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 ... "
" ... I like the features the Blaze offers and easy 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. ... "
Bluetooth
15sync, stopped, pairing, connect, blue tooth
-100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... but really stupid that you can control music from it to any Bluetooth device but you cannot actually play music from it. ... "
Screen Protection
14screen protector, cracked, tempered glass, blaze, strap
+36%
-64%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Screen cracked even with a screen protector on it!! ... "
" ... I opened the box to program the blaze and couldn’t get past this screen. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... After having it for 4 months went swimming and the screen went black. ... "
" ... At first the screen wasn't working and now the screen will not turn on. ... "
Water Resistance
14water resistant, sweat, water proof, swimming, shower
+29%
-71%
" ... 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. ... "
Notifications
13text, text messages, see, alerts, texts
+46%
-54%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... One negative comment I have is the notifications, I can receive all the notifications as stated however sometimes not. ... "
Controls
11music, control, side, turn, stupid
+9%
-91%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... but really stupid that you can control music from it to any Bluetooth device but you cannot actually play music from it. ... it's a music REMOTE CONTROL which is pretty stupid ... "
" ... since the blaze has a history of bad pairing, you'd think they could have arranged the clock to keep the same darn time as when you plug it in to charge. ... "
Defective Delivery
10replacement, product, arrived, received, parts
+20%
-80%
" ... BUYER BEWARE - TERRIBLE PRODUCT!! ... "
" ... Damaged in the package. ... "
" ... I requested a replacement, which I received. ... "
" ... I believe this to be a defective product. ... "
" ... Parts were missing and I reordered it but the parts were missing again. ... "
" ... I should probably send it back - this one is likely defective. ... "
" ... Very disappointed that the new Fitbit arrived broken. ... "
" ... It was defective. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 240.97 grams
Size: 2388 meters
Connectivity
GPS: Yes