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Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate Fitness Wristband Plum Large US Version
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
87
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GPS
12 meters
SIZE
272.16 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 912 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
105year, stopped working, fitbit, lasted, stopped
+22%
-78%
" ... I’ve replaced it numerous times. ... "
" ... Quit working after a very short while. ... "
" ... Within a year it cracked on the face, and 6 months after that it's dead. ... "
" ... But for no apparent reason the notifications for phone calls stopped working a few months ago and now the alarms notifications stopped working just this week! ... "
" ... I've had this for about two weeks. ... "
" ... Didnt have this a whole six months before started having battery problems. ... Not even a year and it no longer works. ... "
" ... Stopped working 2 days later again, for no apparent reason. ... First one stopped working after about a year. ... "
" ... But after 7 months of use, it just stopped working. ... "
Pedometer
102track, fitness, count, counts, exercise
+63%
-37%
" ... Riding on a bumpy bus will count steps. ... Particular intimate activity will count steps. ... "
" ... Has everything I need in a fitness tracker. ... "
" ... It’s great to track his steps! ... "
" ... It pushes you to get up and meet your goals. ... It is very accurate in counting steps. ... The reminder to get up and walk even goes off during your exercise if your exercise at the moment does not include walking. ... If I go at my normal fast pace, it counts the 12 minute walk. ... "
" ... but it counts steps well, and is also a watch. ... "
" ... This has been my best product to use to record my daily steps as I continue my activity journey! ... "
" ... She is religious about exceeding her activity goals and uses the app to track caloric intake and is doing her best to eat less than she consumes to get to her preferred body weight. ... "
" ... As a person with a disability, it works well counting my steps. ... "
Band
101bands, fitbit, wrist, band broke, apart
+42%
-58%
" ... After about 3 weeks I noticed a red scaly spot on my wrist directly under the watch case. ... I am 48 years old and never had a problem with any watch or band until this. ... "
" ... The latex bands are awful and uncomfortable. ... Buy one of the Maledan magnetic stainless steel bands instead. ... "
" ... I have loved my Fitbit in the past, but this one was defective because the bands wouldn't stay attached, so the screen was scratched. ... I finally bought cheap replacement bands, shouldn't have to do that. ... "
" ... Band buckle fell off but the pins are still there. ... "
" ... I had to removed the wristbands to wash it and ever since it doesn’t “lock”properly and I can’t wear my Fitbit anymore. ... "
" ... The band had come undone on one side of the Fitbit. ... "
" ... When you are buying new bands several times per year it is more expense than I was expecting. ... "
" ... I had this only 3 months when the magnetic part of the band and the fitbit started coming apart. ... In one week it fell off my wrist 3 times. ... "
Sleep Tracking
99tracking, track, steps, heart rate, fitness
+91%
-9%
" ... Works well for sleep tracking and heart rate. ... "
" ... Tracks everything I want it to and it's a very nice fittness tracker! ... "
" ... The product has performed very well in tracking my steps, sleep, etc. ... "
" ... Loved the step/stair tracking, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracking. ... "
" ... This is an incredible watch/fitness tracker! ... "
" ... It also monitors the quality of your sleep, which I find interesting. ... "
" ... I love the sleep record and step counter. ... "
" ... I like the food tracker and the sleep tracker. ... "
Comfort
80wrist, wearing, band, uncomfortable, everyday
+54%
-46%
" ... This works great wear it everywhere. ... "
" ... This fitbit has worked well, but my only dis-pleasure has been that the watch will only turn on sometime when I turn my wrist over to view the time. ... "
" ... It is the perfect size on my wrist. ... My wrist is exactly 6.5” and I bought the small. ... "
" ... The band is strong and comfortable. ... "
" ... It's comfortable to wear and I still get text/call notifications if I want. ... "
" ... So happy with this purchase I love my fit bit I wear it all day and night I take it off and put it in the charger when I shower the battery lasts for days ... "
" ... My Doctor loves the fact I bought it to urge me to walk more, even with arthritis. ... "
" ... I have a very small wrist so I don't wear too many watches or bracelets, the small size fits great not uncomfortable or loose at all. ... "
Charging
722, charger, fitbit, charging, days
+61%
-39%
" ... It has a great battery life that lasts 5 days, and it is decently quick to charge. ... "
" ... This is my second Charge 2 (lost the other one). ... "
" ... BIG improvement over the original Charge in every way. ... "
" ... I replaced by Charge 2 with a Charge 3. ... Stay with the Charge 2 ... "
" ... Not only does it last for roughly 4 days, but it charges quick. ... I throw it on the charger for 30 min every so often and it hasn't died on me yet. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and holds a charge for a few days. ... "
" ... I tend to charge it when I'm sitting at my desk. ... Charges quickly enough for me. ... "
" ... Upgraded from charge to this one. ... "
Battery Life
67battery, days, lasts, battery life, 2
+60%
-40%
" ... I hope this one lasts longer than the Charge HR I had previously. ... "
" ... maybe because I want to reach my target number of hours. ... "
" ... This Charge 2 is a replacement for my old charge HR which died. ... "
" ... It has a great battery life that lasts 5 days, and it is decently quick to charge. ... "
" ... Size, battery life, appearance. ... "
" ... It's actually got better support than the Apple Watch, plus the battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... I'm happy with this because I have never slept well (4-6 hours/night) and am often drained. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
Heartrate
63heart rate monitor, accurate, fitbit, tracking, sleep
+67%
-33%
" ... To monitor heart rate of family member diagnosed with atrial fib. ... "
" ... I enjoy using it to track steps and measure heart rates. ... "
" ... The heart rate monitor seems pretty accurate and I love all the badges you can accumulate through the app. ... "
" ... The added features of heart rate and "relax" mode are nice. ... "
" ... You have a good record of heartbeats without taking your heart beat all the time. ... "
" ... It kept an accurate heart rate and I loved keeping track of my walks and gym visits. ... "
" ... The heart rate seems accurate. ... "
" ... The HR monitor is helpful while trying to lower my blood pressure. ... "
Accuracy
50accurate, track, count, heart rate, inaccurate
+64%
-36%
" ... The watch keeps good track of HR and steps and has been a good way to monitor my activity fairly easily. ... "
" ... I can sometimes see a couple extra steps while driving or flying. ... "
" ... She's getting into health and exercise. ... "
" ... It’s great to track his steps! ... "
" ... I like how you can choose the exact activity you are doing to keep track of your fitness. ... "
" ... Step counting and heart rate very accurate. ... "
" ... It's also my motivational tool to workout and I also use it to earn rewards through other apps simply by walking. ... "
" ... The heart rate seems accurate. ... "
Device Compatibility
48fitbit, android, apple watch, app, watch
+48%
-52%
" ... It won't connect on Windows 10 Bluetooth. ... Manages to connect on Android tablet, but the application installs and does nothing. ... "
" ... watch never worked. ... "
" ... It wouldn't connect to my phone, I have a note 8 and it wouldn't sync correctly. ... "
" ... Now will not sync. ... "
" ... It not as great as an Apple Watch. ... "
" ... No way to manually set time without syncing. ... "
" ... VERY DISAPPOINTED AND LOOKING AT OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES. ... "
" ... There is no dongle so I cannot use it. ... "
Apps
42fitbit, android, apps, fitness, sync
+81%
-19%
" ... The personal dashboard in the app and weekly reports from Fitbit are motivating. ... "
" ... Fitbits are attractive, with lots of nice features and a well made app, and this is at the heart of why they sell so well. ... "
" ... The Android app works well and so does the battery. ... "
" ... It's also my motivational tool to workout and I also use it to earn rewards through other apps simply by walking. ... "
" ... I use the Fitbit app for iPhone. ... "
" ... I have a few issues with the app but the device works great and syncs well with the app. ... "
" ... The device and the accompanying software on my Android phone are the core component of my fitness routine. ... "
" ... The app remains generally the same, with the addition of some handy heart-related functions. ... "
Build Quality
36within, fitbit, apart, durable, straps
+31%
-69%
" ... Broke within first week. ... "
" ... designed obsolescence IMO so you buy the next one. ... "
" ... The belt keeps falling apart nothing wrong with the fitbit. ... "
" ... Very disappointed to spend so much money only to have the watch fall apart. ... "
" ... One side of the strap starts coming off within a few months of use. ... I have gone through 3 straps in less than a year and it keeps getting worse. ... "
" ... I had this only 3 months when the magnetic part of the band and the fitbit started coming apart. ... "
" ... The only problem is the wristband keeps coming on hinged. ... No matter how much I lock it into place it randomly comes apart. ... "
" ... "Once one falls off all future straps will fall off" ... "
For Kids
34wife, bought, birthday, son, daughter
+100%
" ... Got it for our son. ... "
" ... I gave that to my granddaughter ... "
" ... Wife loves it ... "
" ... Got it for my dad, he loves it ... "
" ... Wife loves it, so I guess it is good. ... "
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... Great for school aged kids ... "
" ... I bought this for my dad for his birthday. ... "
As Gift
31bought, birthday, wife, gave, fitbit
+100%
" ... I bought this for my son's birthday. ... His birthday isn't until Sept. 23, so I don't really know if it works okay, but I'm sure it will. ... "
" ... Nice little gift for my little sister. ... "
" ... This was a bday gift for our grandson. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Cannot give a full review as this was given as a gift. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my mom, she seems to like it a lot. ... "
" ... I gave it to my wife for her birthday. ... "
" ... Got this for my wife for her birthday and she absolutely loved it. ... "
Price
31worth, waste of money, waste your money, price, cost
+58%
-42%
" ... Very good deal. ... "
" ... I finally decided to invest in a Fitbit and found that Amazon had the best price. ... "
" ... It's a bargain ... "
" ... Price was nice, too. ... "
" ... As is the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny!! ... "
" ... It's worth the money. ... "
" ... All together, it does a good job at a good price. ... "
Fit
31fit, love my fit, keeps, holds, fits great
+65%
-35%
" ... I like all the aspects of the fit bit, especially the reminders to move and the workout part. ... "
" ... Love the Fit bit . ... "
" ... I love this fit bit! ... "
" ... Fits well and does exactly what it says and more! ... "
" ... Love, Love, Love this fit bit. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for about a week & very durable. ... "
" ... 2nd fit bit-------this one has many more features ... "
" ... What an improvement over past fit hitsy ... "
Returns
30replacement, returned, fitbit, sent a replacement, sent
+17%
-83%
" ... I wrote to the company and no one responded. ... "
" ... Then, they sent me a SECOND replacement device. ... "
" ... The 30 day return period has expired for Amazon return so now I'll find out whether fitbit will replace it. ... "
" ... Sending back for new item. ... "
" ... I did this process several times before returning it. ... "
" ... Even my replacement doesn’t work correctly. ... "
" ... Just tried returning it, to no avail. ... "
" ... I sent the item back to Amazon and was sent a replacement. ... "
Marketplace
30buy, advertised, seller, product, ordered
+60%
-40%
" ... I will continue to be a customer ... "
" ... Thank you for the easy return and refund on Amazon. ... "
" ... Shipping is a whole lot cheaper than the alternative. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Other than that, the Fitbit works as advertised. ... "
" ... Great product as pictured! ... "
" ... Product came quickly and new. ... "
" ... I went to the Amazon site to purchase a new one. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy to use, set, program, user friendly, sync
+81%
-19%
" ... It’s light weight and is easy to program settings. ... "
" ... No issues and easy set up ... "
" ... Easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to set up and looks nice! ... "
" ... Took a bit to get it set up, but easy to use now. ... "
" ... Upon receiving, I immediately downloaded the app and synced up, which was super easy! ... "
" ... I needed help to set it up not to user friendly ... "
Display Clarity
26display, cracked, charge 2, touch, scratched
+31%
-69%
" ... Now the screen is cracked, it still works but looks like hell, The screen protectors are cheesy at best and don't last besides going through a few before you get the install correct. ... "
" ... Then at 13 months old the screen began to flicker, flip around randomly, display text backwards before going dark. ... "
" ... Next, the screen only stays on for about a second when it finally turns on. ... Because it's not a touch screen! ... "
" ... Right out of the box the touch screen didn’t work, not did it wake up when you looked at the screen. ... "
" ... The screen fails, it just disappears, typically from one side, and then takes over the whole screen. ... "
" ... Also, very small display font was impossible to read for me. ... "
" ... The display screen has reverted to counting steps by the hour and I can't get it changed back to displaying total number of steps. ... "
" ... In my 15th months, screen is totally blacked out. ... "
Software Platform
25app, software, apps, sync, fitbit
+52%
-48%
" ... Apple or Google: please buy FitBit for $$$$$$$$$$$$ and make your own software better, maybe?? ... "
" ... So many options for your health on the app! ... "
" ... I have it set to a weightloss program app and a scale. ... "
" ... The Android app works well and so does the battery. ... "
" ... Software to sync the unit works fine. ... "
" ... Pairs well with other apps. ... "
" ... was also able to easily monitor yoga and sync the fitbit app with nutrition apps. ... "
" ... The device and the accompanying software on my Android phone are the core component of my fitness routine. ... "
Features
24love, new, many, feature, watch
+83%
-17%
" ... love all the features, works great. ... "
" ... I am glad this has a watch feature. ... "
" ... I like this new version and its upgraded features from the original. ... "
" ... Really enjoy all the features this little watch has. ... "
" ... It has a lot of features. ... "
" ... All the added features are worth it and help keep me on track of goals. ... "
" ... The added features of heart rate and "relax" mode are nice. ... "
" ... The charge has a few more nice features. ... "
Screen Protection
24cracked, scratched, protector, fitbit, scratch
+17%
-83%
" ... In my 15th months, screen is totally blacked out. ... "
" ... 6 months in there is a long crack in the glass. ... "
" ... it gets stuck during updating and a question mark appears on the screen. ... "
" ... My suggestion to the sellers would be to bump up the price and include a screen protector- or better yet if Fitbit would add some sort of scratch resistant coating. ... "
" ... Now the screen is cracked, it still works but looks like hell, The screen protectors are cheesy at best and don't last besides going through a few before you get the install correct. ... "
" ... The screen scratched easily, but I put that down to my learning curve as to how to get it to respond. ... "
" ... In 3 months of normal use, the screen has deep scratches. ... "
" ... It was not soaked but there was condensation in the screen. ... "
Design
24design, model, look, sleek, fitbit
+67%
-33%
" ... Like: sleek low profile design that is simple and neutral. ... "
" ... They had her favorite color and she's a PT so it was perfect for her. ... "
" ... Got a few new, cool, bands and like much better. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and looks nice! ... "
" ... This one has an elegant, modern appearance. ... "
" ... BOUGHT THIS FITBIT FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR HER BIRTHDAY, I HAVE ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT EXCEPT THE BANK IS PURPLE. ... "
" ... The device feels as it is made of high quality materials and the trackers seem to be on par with the competition. ... "
" ... The color of this Fitbit is gorgeous! ... "
Delivery
20fast, arrived, came, works great, quickly
+90%
-10%
" ... It was a great purchase, and was shipped very quickly. ... "
" ... As advertised and fast shipping. ... "
" ... I received this product in 3 days. ... New in package. ... "
" ... Came in original robust packaging and seller did great job in shipping fast and as promised. ... "
" ... Ordered it and it arrived my Amazon in two days. ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly and as described. ... "
" ... I was shipped a new "pebble" (the main unit . ... "
" ... Shipping was great and I got it the day they said I would. ... "
Water Resistance
17shower, water, swimming, proof, sweat
+35%
-65%
" ... My only complaint is that it's not waterproof. ... "
" ... I tend to sweat a lot. ... I suppose if you don't exercise enough to sweat, it might work. ... "
" ... I don't wear them to bed or in the shower, but at all other times during the day. ... "
" ... The only downside is I have to be careful about getting it wet. ... "
" ... Literally both times it was working, I wasn’t anywhere near water and it just stops all together. ... "
" ... I wore mine everywhere-except around water. ... "
" ... so trying to look at your HR while riding a bike is a chore . ... Finally, the piece of junk isn't even waterproof. ... A fitness tracking device that isn't waterproof? ... "
" ... It was not soaked but there was condensation in the screen. ... It is supposed to be splash resistant. ... "
Setup
16instructions, stars, setup, said, per
+38%
-63%
" ... terrible setup procedure. ... "
" ... Confusing set up instructions. ... "
" ... When I chatted with support, they put the burden of proof on me and said this has to be referred to their "health review department". ... "
" ... I performed a hard reset per instructions from FitBit's site, but that did not work. ... "
" ... To make me happy, they offered me a 25% discount to get a new one, but that's the problem: the website was already offering 20% discount! ... "
" ... TOO HARD TO SETUP . ... "
" ... Mine came opened and used! ... "
" ... Saturday night, by the next morning the issue was still not resolved. ... "
Weight Tracking
16weight, health, goals, fitness, watchers
+100%
" ... I like how you can choose the exact activity you are doing to keep track of your fitness. ... "
" ... I bought it as an upgrade from the Flex, which was great, but I like knowing the time and I wanted to keep track of my heart rate. ... "
" ... The app for the fitbit works very well with my Weight watchers app. ... "
" ... This is a great little gadget if you want to improve tracking your fitness and overall health. ... "
" ... Just by logging my weight a few times a week, I believe it helped me remain motivated to stick to my diet. ... It is a valuable tool to help me reach and maintain my health goals. ... "
" ... Use it everyday, and its helped me lose 12 pounds already because I'm more aware of walking and what I eat, and how I sleep . ... "
" ... It pushes you to get up and meet your goals. ... "
" ... The app also lets you track weight loss/gain, water intake, calories (if you want), etc. ... "
Notifications
14text, text messages, watch, messages, tell
+71%
-29%
" ... Love that I can see text messages and incoming phone calls on it! ... "
" ... Love the feature of getting text messages on it as well. ... "
" ... It reads my text messages and buses to tell me my cell phone is ringing. ... "
" ... My Charge is synced with my phone so I get notifications when I have messages. ... "
" ... I get funny messages like feed me. ... "
" ... Would get notifications on my watch for phone calls, texts, meeting reminders, and even alarms! ... "
" ... I love seeing everything right there including texts! ... "
" ... I like the notifications. ... "
For Running
12intense, bike, workout, walking, runners
+50%
-50%
" ... My biggest complaint is measuring the heartbeat during intense workouts. ... "
" ... It does not count treadmill walking. ... "
" ... I use them normally while running, cycling, weightlifting. ... "
" ... so trying to look at your HR while riding a bike is a chore . ... "
Color
11love the color, colors, easy, bands, wrong
+91%
-9%
" ... My daughter-in-law love the color ... "
" ... Easy to set up, and true to the color shown. ... "
" ... The screen looks a little old school with the colors and graphics. ... "
" ... The color goes well with everything! ... "
" ... I got her the plum colored one although there are many different color options. ... "
" ... Just awesome, you can change the bands if there is an issue or just want to change the colors and no issues with it at all. ... "
" ... They had her favorite color and she's a PT so it was perfect for her. ... "
Product As Described
10product, everything, works, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Does everything as advertised. ... "
" ... Other than that, the Fitbit works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... It is everything as advertized. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... It’s true to description. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Great product as pictured! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 12 meters
Weight: 272.16 grams
Connectivity
GPS: Yes