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Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate Fitness Wristband Black Small US Version

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

8.3

SCORE

/10

Total Reviews

1000

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GPS

272.16 grams

WEIGHT

32 meters

SIZE

Review Analysis - 987 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode

Band

161

bands, fitbit, wrist, strap, apart

+52%

-48%

" ... Love that you can purchase interchangeable bands too. ... "

" ... The battery life is long and the band makes the fit feel secure. ... "

" ... The Fitbit has good swappable bands. ... "

" ... Easy to use screens found it easier to tap the wrist band than the unit itself to change screen. ... "

" ... Not to mention aesthetically it looks great on the wrist. ... "

" ... Holds up for yard work or with a band change goes with a work suit!! ... "

" ... Teal is my all time favorite color so I love the band color. ... The band fits great, I wear it on the 3rd clasp which leaves I believe 10 clasps for me to adjust looser if necessary. ... "

" ... The band is the same black rubbery material as my first fitbit which is fine with me since it never caused my skin any issues. ... I like that the strap securer also plugs into one of the holes on the band so it doesn't slide off. ... "

Sleep Tracking

142

track, tracking, steps, heart rate, sleeping

+95%

-5%

" ... It is interesting with the sleep tracker. ... "

" ... The sleep tracker is so interesting to see. ... "

" ... Helps me track my exercise and my sleep, as well as my heart rate. ... "

" ... Love the workout tracking functionality. ... "

" ... My favorite part of this fitbit is the sleep function. ... It tells you how long you were sleeping and monitors deep sleep, light sleep, REM and the times you are awake in the night. ... "

" ... this one measures my sleep like I wanted and much more. ... "

" ... I like the idea of the pulse rate being always visible and the sleep charting is another added bonus. ... "

Comfort

108

wear, wearing, band, strap, everyday

+63%

-37%

" ... I like this one the best by far as it has got a better display, more functions and most importantly the lock in the wrist band, likely to not to lose again / drop somewhere. ... "

" ... The battery life is long and the band makes the fit feel secure. ... "

" ... Have not had a problem with redness or rashes on my sensitive skin. ... "

" ... Other than that, it is comfortable, and it works like a dream. ... "

" ... Easy to use screens found it easier to tap the wrist band than the unit itself to change screen. ... "

" ... First of all, it's a great watch and it looks great on the wrist, but the benefits of the fibit have been a terrific incentive for him to add alittle more movement to his day. ... "

" ... Not to mention aesthetically it looks great on the wrist. ... "

" ... The band fits great, I wear it on the 3rd clasp which leaves I believe 10 clasps for me to adjust looser if necessary. ... "

Charging

105

charging, hr, charge 2, fitbit, days

+82%

-18%

" ... It holds a charge nicely. ... It does not seem to be latching correctly onto the Charge 2, and this does scare me - I don't want to lose the Charge 2. ... "

" ... Everything I anticipated, I upgraded from an old charge to this and am happy with it. ... "

" ... Came in it’s orginal Fitbitbox, easy to set up, easy to use, must charge first before you can set it up. ... "

" ... Fortunately, it holds a charge for awhile because I don't like taking it off for very long. ... "

" ... Got it at a good price together with a charging stand. ... I have to say I owned other trackers and Charge 2 is by far the best I've owned. ... Even though others does its job, but Charge 2 does it in so much ways better. ... "

" ... The Charge 2 is a really good device for everything you might want in a watch. ... "

" ... Wish the battery life could be longer but it does last for a good 5 days before charging. ... "

Pedometer

104

count, tracking, fitness, 000 steps, counts

+76%

-24%

" ... I am hoping the Fitbit will motivate me to be more active. ... "

" ... He now challenges himself and can see the step numbers increase. ... "

" ... 1: encourages work outs and walking . ... "

" ... It really has motivated me to do all my steps and to get in my 3 days of exercise. ... "

" ... I love the watch and pedometer. ... I'd guess it's pretty accurate with pedometer and BP. ... "

" ... I love the little reminder messages it gives me to finish getting steps in before the end of the hour. ... "

" ... Not only great for tracking your steps, but you can track other exercises and climbs as well. ... "

Apps

fitbit, syncs, progress, ios, website

+77%

-23%

" ... A great companion app. ... "

" ... The apps is really great to have. ... "

" ... You have to download the Fitbit app to fully control and manage your Fitbit and see all the data it records. ... "

" ... If you already have an account with Fitbit you will save a lot of time and aggravation by setting things up by connecting it to your computer instead of a phone or pad. ... "

" ... The app is easy to navigate and I'm awful with technology. ... "

" ... It’s not flimsy and it’s in synch with my app. ... "

Device Compatibility

fitbit, text, app, messages, syncs

+68%

-32%

" ... A multi-line OLED display that can show time and fitness data. ... "

" ... She suggested I sync it using the bluetooth on my laptop, which I never would have thought of. ... From there, I was able to pair it on my phone. ... "

" ... You also have to enable bluetooth and GPS on your phone to sync the Fitbit and to receive any texts, calendar and/or phone notfications. ... It's nice because although I can look at my phone throughout the day, if I get a text or phone call the Fitbit will vibrate and you can see who is calling or the number of the caller (if not in your contacts) and you can see the first 40 characters of the text message. ... Then if I need more info I can actually pick up my phone. ... "

" ... ), but once you have the data in it is a great little device. ... "

" ... I especially love the fact that I can read my text messages on it without having to dig out my phone. ... "

" ... If you already have an account with Fitbit you will save a lot of time and aggravation by setting things up by connecting it to your computer instead of a phone or pad. ... "

Battery Life

days, battery life, battery, longer, hr

+78%

-22%

" ... It holds a charge nicely. ... It does not seem to be latching correctly onto the Charge 2, and this does scare me - I don't want to lose the Charge 2. ... "

" ... Fortunately, it holds a charge for awhile because I don't like taking it off for very long. ... "

" ... Wish the battery life could be longer but it does last for a good 5 days before charging. ... "

" ... I get about a full week (7 days) of battery life. ... Doing this saves a lot of battery life. ... "

" ... Once the battery is charged it lasts me about 3 days but again I'm not using all of the features. ... "

" ... Battery life is said to be about five days (give or take), and it would be nice if that were longer. ... "

" ... I've been using it for months and I have no problems with the Charge 2. ... "

Heartrate

heart rate monitor, steps, accurate, hr monitor, exercise

+68%

-32%

" ... And I appreciate the heart monitor. ... "

" ... Helps me track my exercise and my sleep, as well as my heart rate. ... "

" ... Always-on heart rate. ... "

" ... I feel that the charge is a bit more accurate as it measures your heart rate 24/7 and you're able to see it VS the alta does basic tracking. ... "

" ... The heart rate monitor is on point, it matches when I manually take my pulse. ... "

" ... You can either tap the screen or use the bottom on the side to see the different customizable options such as steps, heart rate, distance travelled etc. ... "

" ... The heart rate monitor is very useful and mostly accurate. ... "

Product Reliability

working, year, started, fitbit, three months

+41%

-59%

" ... They were supposed to address this issue within 2 days. ... "

" ... Have I had this too long to be replaced ... "

" ... I like it, aside from the fact that the band broke within 6 months. ... "

" ... Almost have lost it a few times now already because of it. ... "

" ... This broke within a few months. ... It just completely stopped working. ... "

" ... Avoid this, tried for 2 1/2 months to get it logged on and synced with my computer. ... "

" ... For the record, I bought this a year ago but just put it on this week. ... "

" ... Within 2 months of my issues the person I bought the other fitbit for began to experience the same problem. ... "

Accuracy

accurate, tracking, count, pretty accurate, counts

+70%

-30%

" ... This watch is beautiful, fairly comfortable and pretty accurate. ... "

" ... I'd guess it's pretty accurate with pedometer and BP. ... "

" ... Not only great for tracking your steps, but you can track other exercises and climbs as well. ... "

" ... Afterwards, when it can’t pair for a run, I don’t get a run map or a 100% accurate distance/speed. ... "

" ... I am not completely sure that the step counter is accurate . ... "

Design

rose gold, band, stylish, clunky, user friendly

+89%

-11%

" ... Also, this is just a cool looking watch. ... "

" ... Love the fitbit and the rose gold, but the lavender color is more dull in person. ... "

" ... So far I love the look and functionality. ... "

" ... The condition of the physical watch is solid. ... "

" ... I love the style. ... "

" ... I didn't wanna go all in for an apple watch or the likes right now, I just wanted something simple that could hold up to daily use. ... "

Build Quality

strap, band, straps, fitbit, scratched

+33%

-67%

" ... The strap is hard to wear around the wrist, and the material used is not flexible, crappy, and I have a hard time wearing it or taking it off every time. ... "

" ... I like it, aside from the fact that the band broke within 6 months. ... "

" ... See the crack . ... "

" ... The belt comes off so often. ... It costed me $200+ and within 6 months the belt is falling apart. ... "

" ... At least, the Flex didn't have this wide ugly rubber wristband. ... "

" ... There are ten holes on the connecting strap. ... "

" ... And wearing it loose doesn’t seem to disrupt its functionality. ... "

Fit

fit, place, love my fit, strap, wrist

+71%

-29%

" ... Learning new things everyday about the fit bit. ... "

" ... The battery life is long and the band makes the fit feel secure. ... "

" ... This fits my needs and budget perfectly. ... "

" ... Love my fit bit! ... "

" ... I ABSOLUTLY LOVE MY FIT BIT ... "

" ... Fit bit was more than accommodating in replacing it for free with a very easy process of doing so. ... "

" ... Perfect FIT BIT! ... "

For Kids

wife, girlfriend, stopwatch, olds, naps

+100%

" ... My God mother loves it! ... "

" ... Wife loves it ... "

" ... My wife loves it. ... "

" ... Bought this for my mother and she loves it ... "

" ... My dad also has one and loves it. ... "

" ... Bought this for my wife and she loves it! ... "

" ... Great product I bought for my wife who loves it. ... "

As Gift

loves, husband, wife, christmas, mom

+96%

-4%

" ... Gift for my husband. ... "

" ... Loves the Fitbit this is the fourth one that I given as a gift. ... "

" ... Great gift idea for anyone. ... "

" ... Gave it as a gift to my husband. ... "

" ... I seriously love it, I would get it for Christmas gifts for all my family if I could afford it lol ... "

Marketplace

exactly, amazon, works as advertised, thanks, nov

+93%

-7%

" ... Item was well received as always from Amazon.com. ... "

" ... But it is nice to get a good picture of my health to see how to improve. ... "

" ... Bought it on Nov 22 during a Black Friday sale. ... "

" ... Item came within 2 or 3 days and I love it. ... "

" ... Had mine for over a month and it works exactly as promised. ... "

" ... Purchased was cheaper here vs at the store. ... "

Display Clarity

wrist, read, hard to read, half the time, easy to read

+71%

-29%

" ... Does everything a Fitbit should do with a perfect sized display! ... "

" ... Easy to use screens found it easier to tap the wrist band than the unit itself to change screen. ... "

" ... I loved the display and all the formats. ... "

" ... The display is easy to read. ... "

" ... The screen is still BW (unlike Apple watch or Ionic) but it really does its job well. ... "

" ... I love the screen is better. ... "

Ease of Use

easy to set, user friendly, set, much more user, interface

+92%

-8%

" ... Easy to use and app is easy too. ... "

" ... Setting up the app on my iPhone was super easy. ... "

" ... Easy to set-up and use. ... "

" ... The app is easy to navigate and I'm awful with technology. ... "

" ... Easy to set up and easy to sync to my phone and computer. ... "

" ... This is very simplistic, easy to navigate even if you arent that tech savvy, nice crisp screen, I might actually get myself one. ... "

Features

feature, cool, capabilities, love the features, function

+97%

-3%

" ... The text display is also a nice bonus feature! ... "

" ... It has tons of features and does exactly what I was hoping for. ... "

" ... Oh the relax function is wonderful and it works. ... "

" ... I like the features. ... I like the running and workout features. ... "

" ... I really like the form factor and features of this watch, don't want the ionic etc. ... "

" ... I love all the features!! ... "

Software Platform

fitbit, ios, interface, website, get an error

+49%

-51%

" ... In about a month I started to get an error code “Check Fitbit App” when I wanted to track my running. ... "

" ... Therefore, doesn't update my daily stats in the app or on online. ... "

" ... Instead, half the time I get an error message on my watch telling me to check my phone mid-run (nope, not going to). ... "

" ... Fitbit software no longer works with the Apple ios11 update . ... "

" ... I've restarted, reset, reinstalled the app- nothing has made it connect. ... "

Price

worth the money, money, worth, definitely worth, spend

+84%

-16%

" ... Way work the extra money to get this! ... "

" ... Big price difference . ... "

" ... Overall I'm very happy I upgraded to the Charge 2, it's definitely worth the money. ... "

" ... I use it everyday and highly recommend it for the price. ... "

" ... What a deal! ... "

" ... I can do anything that I can do on an Apple Watch for less the half of the price! ... "

" ... Totally worth it. ... "

Color

teal, rose gold, purple, picture, buy different

+100%

" ... Love the fitbit and the rose gold, but the lavender color is more dull in person. ... "

" ... Love the teal color ... "

" ... Teal is my all time favorite color so I love the band color. ... "

" ... It comes in several colors and you can buy different bands for it. ... "

" ... The only positive feature is the vibrant teal color . ... "

" ... The color looks similar to what is displayed and it works very well! ... "

" ... The color is perfect for her with the rose gold finishes. ... "

Returns

replacement, returning, refund, new one, sent it back

+11%

-89%

" ... The first one sent didn't work at all. ... "

" ... Have I had this too long to be replaced ... "

" ... Not sure if I should send it back, ask for a new one, return it, or buy a new one . ... "

" ... Returned and got a new one which I started using with all the excitement. ... "

" ... Numerous calls and one return. ... "

" ... Returning it back on December 2. ... "

Weight Tracking

track, motivated, lose weight, fitness, healthier

+100%

" ... Go on adventures around the world, challenge buddies, pair with other apps for weight loss and fitness. ... "

" ... She loves it and has attributed it to her over 40lbs of weight loss and not having to take her Diabetes meds any longer. ... "

" ... It really has helped us get on track to become healthier. ... "

" ... Consistency that you can achieve by tracking your steps can help you get more fit and lose those extra pounds. ... "

" ... It's a great motivational tool and it helps me stay on track. ... "

" ... but it still keeps me motivated. ... "

" ... I can monitor my excersize, challenge my friends to physical competitions, and it keeps me motivated. ... "

Delivery

timely, packaged, item, item as described, fast delivery

+96%

-4%

" ... Came quicker than expected which was very nice. ... "

" ... Item came within 2 or 3 days and I love it. ... "

" ... Arrived timely and packaged well. ... "

" ... fast delivery and item as described - was easy to put on and fit well ... "

" ... Came in on time. ... "

Setup

set, steps, instructions, easy to set, charge 2

+90%

-10%

" ... Hi all, I'm from Singapore and ordered the Charge 2 during black friday sales. ... "

" ... Setting up the app on my iPhone was super easy. ... "

" ... I only hope that once the dongle arrives, the remaining setup steps are quick and painless. ... "

" ... It was fairly easy to set up. ... "

" ... Purchased was cheaper here vs at the store. ... "

" ... Easy setup and good functionality. ... "

" ... Setup was accomplished, I had the Flex before and appreciate having my step number on the Charge 2, rather than having to go to my tablet to see how many steps I have accomplished. ... "

Screen Protection

crack, complaint, iq shield, buy a screen, around the screen

+35%

-65%

" ... First, the screen is not a touch screen, just glass. ... "

" ... See the crack . ... "

" ... With in 1 week, the text on the screen turned upside down with a mosaic line on the edge of screen. ... "

" ... Only complaint is the screen scratches easily. ... "

" ... More than likely I bumped the Fitbit against something and didn't notice, but the hairline crack was there. ... A few weeks later, though, the hairline crack became a full fledged crack and I could clearly see where it was because the letters started to distort. ... "

Product As Described

exactly, works as advertised, works as expected, promised, shown

+100%

" ... But it is nice to get a good picture of my health to see how to improve. ... "

" ... Had mine for over a month and it works exactly as promised. ... "

" ... It does exactly what it says in the description. ... "

" ... Exactly what I expected. ... "

" ... product as expected ... "

" ... But it's good and works as advertised. ... "

" ... Just what I expected! ... "

Water Resistance

water proof, shower, water resistant, swimming, charge 2

+89%

-11%

" ... just splash, sweat and rain proof, but I still love it! ... "

" ... It would be nice if the Charge2 was waterproof. ... "

" ... It works just as expected and she wears it in the shower and in the pool as it has s water resistant. ... "

" ... Hopefully Fitbit will come out with a waterproof version soon. ... "

" ... If only this was waterproof! ... "

For Running

riding, training, running outside, hiit, place

+56%

-44%

" ... 1: encourages work outs and walking . ... "

" ... I am a cyclist and it had never came off while I was riding. ... "

" ... The other functions of Run and Stopwatch do work well. ... "

" ... I was glued to my phone's pedometer because I love to walk and run . ... This little gizmo is a very welcomed walking and workout companion. ... "

" ... I always place my phone at the same place while riding my bicycle. ... "

" ... I wasn't to concerned because the Fitbit kept running like a champ. ... "

Notifications

messages, text, call and text, silent, receive notifications

+63%

-38%

" ... useful alerts but not distracting. ... "

" ... The feature that allows it to connect to your phone so you can read your messages or see who is calling you without looking at your phone is a great bonus. ... "

" ... Since I tend to keep my phone on silent, the call and text notifications are helpful. ... "

" ... The ability to get notifications from your phone is probably my favorite feature! ... "

Clock

morning, silent, clock, wake, silent alarms

+71%

-29%

" ... The silent buzzing alarms. ... "

" ... Love the silent alarm feature. ... "

" ... I use it as an alarm clock in the morning and the vibrations on my wrist are so much more pleasant to wake up to than my other alarm clocks. ... "

" ... Silent alarms- Pretty useful for reminders. ... Strength of silent alarms- Very rarely does it wake me up in the morning. ... "

" ... I love how it wakes my in the morning. ... "

Overall performance

performance, works really well, year, works, still

+93%

-7%

" ... She is very happy with its performance. ... "

" ... Since last year and they are still doing the job. ... "

" ... This does a super job and much more !! ... "

" ... This does the job. ... "

" ... Works really well. ... "

Size

perfect size, bulky, tad, size, puts

+79%

-21%

" ... Very convenient if at work or in a meeting, at a restaurant and your phone is in your purse, backpack or even at home when your in one room and the phone is in another room you can still get messages. ... "

" ... Not too bulky. ... "

" ... Perfect size and gives all of the information I'm interested in. ... "

" ... It’s the perfect size. ... "

" ... Slim, well fitting and capable, this is it. ... "

Cleaning

rubbing alcohol, gets dirty, week, wash, taken

+33%

-67%

" ... Yes, after a few weeks there were tiny bit of darker discolouration at the edges that doesn't come off even after cleaning it with soap, but it has not gotten worse and is barely noticeable my myself, certainly not by others. ... "

" ... Front scratches pretty easily. ... "

" ... caught it before it landed on the floor. ... "

" ... When the battery bit the dust, I replaced it with the Charge2. ... "

Call quality

text, see calls, notifications, messages, calls and texts

+73%

-27%

" ... Really enjoy being able to read my messages or seeing a call even when my phone isn't on me. ... "

" ... I like being able to see my calls and texts on it. ... "

" ... I also love that it shows messages and calls from my phone. ... "

" ... I also love being able to see calls and texts coming in. ... "

Bluetooth

bluetooth connection, texts, sync, fitbit, vivosmart

+60%

-40%

" ... Perfect replacement of old Sony Blue tooth unit. ... "

" ... You can look at all this information on your phone, laptop or any device via Bluetooth. ... "

" ... All the other great things are here too - stopwatch, run timer, bluetooth connection to my iphone so I see texts and caller ID on my fitbit when my phone is nearby. ... "

" ... Apparently, it needed a Bluetooth connection. ... "

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Specifications

Body

Weight: 272.16 grams

Size: 32 meters

Connectivity

GPS: Yes

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GPS

272.16 grams

WEIGHT

32 meters

SIZE

Recommendations

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