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Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Black Large 6 2 7 6 in
Last Updated: March 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
4.8
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/10
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998
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113.4 grams
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100 meters
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Battery Life
253battery, hours, hold a charge, charged, days
+7%
-93%
" ... This one's display light is so dim, I often cannot read it even when fully charged. ... "
" ... It didnt hold a charge for longer than an hour. ... "
" ... I had a terrible time getting it to turn on but once I finally did, it wouldn’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... It was fully charged when I put on and it's the end of the day and its dead. ... This item isn't holding a charge I want to return. ... "
" ... WILL NOT hold a charge longer than 6hrs ... "
" ... Was not able to use item for more than 2 hours. ... First the battery would not charge completely, then 2 hours later, the tracker shut down with dead battery warning. ... "
" ... Battery does not last. ... I only used mine a total of 4 months and the battery will no longer hold a charger. ... Only lasts about 10 hours. ... "
" ... My battery should last at least 5-6 days. ... Reality is that it does not even last 13 hours. ... "
Charging
201charging, charged, hold a charge, fitbit, charger
+8%
-92%
" ... Also the battery doesn’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, this one does not hold a charge - I am having to charge every day, when I only had to charge my prior a couple times a week ... "
" ... Well, I charged it overnight, it's dead. ... "
" ... Won’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... Now after approximately 6-7 months it won’t hold a charge for more than 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Once charged (immediately before use), I wore it and wiped it off exactly as described for optimal performance in the instructions. ... "
" ... Owned 2 in two years and both times the plastic piece on back where unit has plug for charging fell off so I can no longer charge the device. ... "
" ... I opened the box to charge the Fitbit and it was fully charged but when I put it out nothing would come up on the screen. ... "
Product Reliability
156stopped working, year, working, lasted, defective
+8%
-92%
" ... We don't abuse products, but we've had 3 failures within 2 years. ... "
" ... Not sure what is wrong with it but started to do this a month after we bought it ... "
" ... I wouldn't waste time with it. ... "
" ... I am very disappointed this isn’t working. ... "
" ... Insane that I can’t return a faulty product. ... "
" ... BUT I have now had 2 of these exact same versions and BOTH have torn apart with everyday use after 9 months. ... "
" ... Died after using for about 2 months. ... "
" ... I had this for about a year and it just died. ... "
Band
109fitbit, apart, fell apart, broke, falling apart
+9%
-91%
" ... Sadly it's falling apart. ... The rubber casing is coming off of the watch ... "
" ... Buckle keeps coming off. ... "
" ... Thing came apart within 3 months., not just where you can swap out the band, but around the actual Fitbit. ... "
" ... The band cannot seem to last longer than a few months. ... the last band broke in May 2018, I replaced it, and it is September and it broke again. ... The product seems inherently defective, a watch band should be more durable. ... "
" ... The band starts to bubble and then it actually peels off from the device until it is no longer able to be worn!! ... "
" ... Wristband fell apart within a year. ... "
" ... Now I finally paired it again and am wearing it regularly, and the band has bubbled/broken. ... "
" ... The small back cover fell off - no idea how - and was impossible to get it to stay back on. ... "
Build Quality
95band, months, fell apart, fitbit, apart
-100%
" ... The first thing to break was the plastic cover that connects to the charging cord. ... "
" ... The USB charging cord was cracked, exposing the wires inside. ... "
" ... This was my second one and it broke just like the first. ... "
" ... At no point did I drop anything on it or have something dropped on my hand while I was wearing it. ... "
" ... Don't like the fact that the material isn't dirt resistant. ... "
" ... Another 12 months go by and the u shaped tab directly behind the screen on the underside on charge hr broke off. ... "
" ... Ordered in February and the back fell off and broke. ... "
" ... The back piece detached! ... "
Returns
83refund, replacement, returned, replaced, seller
+10%
-90%
" ... The supplier didn’t allow for refund/exchange but Amazon credited my account anyways ... "
" ... Now I’m way outside the timeframe to return to Amazon and not able to get product support either. ... And you really should be able to return a product that doesn’t work. ... "
" ... I want a replacement! ... "
" ... It was returned. ... "
" ... Won’t accept my return. ... "
" ... I would like a replacement, but I know that is impossible for your company to fo ... "
" ... I tried to return it but got the message that it’s not returnable. ... Very disappointed and angry that I can’t return it for a new one. ... "
" ... Returning the second for a refund and getting something else. ... "
Pedometer
64fitbit, tracker, track, fitness, count steps
+48%
-52%
" ... Trying to deal with FitBit directly is an ordeal. ... "
" ... I put it on and it would not track steps. ... It tracked steps for about 15 minutes and then stopped. ... "
" ... Find a different tracker. ... "
" ... Went to check my steps around 2 and it was dead. ... "
" ... it was never accurate with the number of steps I took. ... "
" ... This tracker is not reliable. ... I would not recommend this activity tracker. ... "
" ... This Fitbit did not work. ... "
" ... Had the device for 1 month and had to reset it every day to make count steps for 2 hours and then stop. ... Have tried all the steps given by fitbit support and nothing. ... "
Comfort
60wrist, worn, wearing, uncomfortable, fell apart
+20%
-80%
" ... Once the wristband broke, my daughter was unable to wear it anymore. ... "
" ... Having the opening where it can get sweaty (even though it is not supposed to get wet) was a flaw right from the start. ... "
" ... Fell apart,control button came out. ... "
" ... Then I began wearing the Men's style in December that my husband had never worn. ... "
" ... The only one that is still able to be worn is mine!! ... "
" ... So i out it higher on my wrist like recomended hoping that would help. ... "
" ... I purchased this device in September 2018 and while removing it from my wrist in March 2019, the entire device came apart and is broken. ... "
" ... but I really haven't worn it much at all! ... I didn't do anything to cause extra wear and tear. ... "
Price
57price, waste your money, waste of money, watch, waste
+28%
-72%
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... What a waste of money!!! ... "
" ... Complete waste of money! ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on this. ... "
" ... This means that for the price paid, it lasted only a little over a year? ... "
" ... Waste of my money ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, they only offer discounts to make you down more money. ... "
Device Compatibility
50fitbit, iphone, tried, device, connected
+24%
-76%
" ... It won’t sync. ... "
" ... Then I began noticing it would not want to sync. ... "
" ... Tried to connect to phone via app. ... Doesn't connect. ... Found out it doesn't support my phone. ... "
" ... Showed up plugged it in and would could not get it to turn on or work In the slightest bit. ... "
" ... Could not get it to sync up so I could use it. ... "
" ... Would not sync. ... "
" ... Then, when I tried to sync, it wouldn’t. ... I tried to delete the device and re-add it but it won’t work. ... "
" ... It would absolutely not sync with my app. ... "
Fit
46fit, year, falling apart, fall apart, months
+28%
-72%
" ... I received the replacement in Feb 2017 and approximately 18 months later it's cover began to bubble and the case had snapped. ... "
" ... I’ve had numerous fit bits and this is the only one I regret. ... "
" ... So two broken fit bits within 1 year. ... "
" ... To pay almost $100 for this and having it fall apart so quickly is terrible. ... "
" ... Awful this is my third fit bit and it died little o we a year of owning it I would love to try another because it encourages me but scared to spend the money ... "
" ... I loved this device, but it started falling apart. ... "
" ... Second fit bit in a year and this one froze up and won’t charge or turn on. ... "
" ... I've had two of these fall apart on me and stop working in less than 3 years. ... But my replacement is now about 1.5 years old, and is falling apart just like the first one (plastic plate breaking off back and band separating from tracker). ... "
Marketplace
39seller, return, item, refunded, contact
+28%
-72%
" ... Was broken on arrival. ... "
" ... Seller won't accept returns. ... "
" ... No response from the seller!! ... "
" ... I would like to get my money back from Amazon for allowing crappy products/sellers on to their website. ... "
" ... Received January 20, 2018. ... "
" ... Confio en lo que ofrecen. ... Quiero responsabilidad de AMAZON que me lo vendio. ... "
" ... Amazon is refunding my money. ... "
" ... Now I’m way outside the timeframe to return to Amazon and not able to get product support either. ... "
Apps
38fitbit, sync, syncing, update, apps
+24%
-76%
" ... I unfortunately forgave a lot of their failures for the syncing with other apps (MyFitnessPal in particular), but there has been a consistent trend of the products not being of quality to justify spending any money of them. ... "
" ... I had a cheap Chinese watch that worked perfect for over a year and I only got this so i could use the fitbit app. ... "
" ... The syncing with the app is my biggest headache. ... "
" ... I looked up reviews for the app and its common for the app to stop working, in which all your progress is lost. ... "
" ... The app is poorly implemented. ... Their recent overhaul of the app has resulted in a completely unreliable app. ... (Although I suspect it's the app.) ... "
" ... One star only for the app. ... "
" ... But it's really not syncing with the fitbit app. ... "
" ... I have tried to reset it, uninstall the app and troubleshoot. ... "
Software Platform
37fitbit, update, sync, syncing, apps
+16%
-84%
" ... Tried to connect to phone via app. ... "
" ... 2 others also tried at their homes with the Fitbit apps on their phones and they also couldn’t get it to work. ... "
" ... Upon doing some research online, the software version has known issues that do exactly what mine are. ... "
" ... It worked for bout a month until the sync stopped working and can not connect to the app anymore, which makes me unable to reset the time that is off too. ... "
" ... No longer syncs after Fitbit update. ... "
" ... There's plenty of issues with the app not saving settings, even though it auto-saves the input you give (no matter how many times I go back to update things, it'll reset as soon as I leave that section to fill out more things.) ... "
" ... UPDATE: This latest purchase died again 8/25. ... "
" ... It would absolutely not sync with my app. ... "
Display Clarity
31screen, work, show, months, hours
+10%
-90%
" ... the rubber all the way around the screen came out of the seam. ... "
" ... It will no longer accept a charge nor show anything on the display. ... "
" ... The first one the screen stopped working, the second the battery crapped out, and they both started coming apart and just looking bad after a few months and didnt make it to 6 months. ... "
" ... Screen doesn’t show. ... "
" ... After charging it all night the display does not work. ... "
" ... The display doesn't work so yeah, it's garbage. ... "
" ... I can only navigate by tapping the screen. ... "
" ... I can tap the screen. ... "
Sleep Tracking
26tracking, track, heart rate, accurately, track my steps
+46%
-54%
" ... To use this, I either have to take it off at night and not track my sleeping OR charge it in the morning and miss getting steps counted. ... "
" ... It also didn’t track my sleep properly. ... "
" ... According to my heart doctor, the Fitbit Charge HR does not track heart rates accurately, and according to my sleep doctor, it can't really tell you much of anything accurate about your sleep, either. ... "
" ... The sleep tracker, one of the main reasons I bought this, doesn’t work at all. ... "
" ... Syncing to your phone is a constant problem, sleep tracking is totally inaccurate. ... "
" ... The sleep accuracy is way off. ... "
" ... Very disappointed because I just wanted something simple to track my steps and sleep and it lasted just a little over a month. ... "
" ... I purchased this to track my steps and my sleep. ... "
Heartrate
23track, heart rate monitor, tracks, steps, sleep
+61%
-39%
" ... I have heart trouble and keeping track of my pulse is a must. ... "
" ... Love it, however the higher your heart rate gets the less accurate it is. ... "
" ... I was looking for an inexpensive FitBit monitor with watch. ... "
" ... Also, very much like that it tracks my heart rate. ... "
" ... Thankfully, it lasts 3-5 days on a charge without the heart rate. ... "
" ... This is my 3rd Fitbit hr. ... "
" ... It's also fun to see your heart rate. ... "
" ... It tracks my sleep and heart rate ... "
Defective Delivery
23product, broken, arrived, received, item
+4%
-96%
" ... Unfortunately for me this product did not work since I got a defective unit. ... Unfortunately for me it didn't work as I got a defective unit, hopefully I'm the only one that this happened to. ... "
" ... It is defective. ... "
" ... Was broken on arrival. ... "
" ... I received this brand new but it was broken ... "
" ... Product arrived DOA. ... "
" ... It arrived defective. ... "
" ... Very, very disappointing to have paid full price and never received a response from the seller for a defective product. ... "
" ... This product is defective. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy, set, phone, instructions, difficult
+81%
-19%
" ... The button on the side allows quick access and rolls through the recorded items. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... I loved it because it was so simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and understand ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to sync. ... "
" ... Easy to use and came as expected ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Accuracy
19steps, app, accuracy, tracking, heart rate
+63%
-37%
" ... Well where I live is high humidity so how is it ever going to be accurate? ... "
" ... Seems pretty accurate and consistent so far ... "
" ... I like the product as a compact form for tracking heart rate, steps, and calories burned. ... "
" ... The color band was correct and it even is fairly accurate with my steps. ... "
" ... The accuracy seems good. ... I had my doctor's nurse check the accuracy of pulse and it was spot on. ... "
" ... And it does, seemingly accurately. ... "
" ... It's very accurate ... "
" ... It does the job with tracking steps. ... "
Screen Protection
19cracked, bubbles, rubber, fitbit, display
-100%
" ... If the screen doesn't work, then what's the point of paying more for a screen? ... "
" ... This product did not last, cracked main area ... "
" ... The band bubbles up away from the tracker/screen and eventually separates altogether. ... "
" ... I can tap the screen. ... "
" ... The screen cracked across the bottom and split. ... "
" ... Item did not display on screen, had to return it as soon as I got it ... "
" ... The screen was black, attempted to reset it and still nothing. ... "
" ... Not happy received Fitbit today, had already been taken out of package and screen is scratched. ... "
Delivery
17received, product, yesterday, item, box
+53%
-47%
" ... Arrived in great shape and in working condition! ... "
" ... arrived the very next day! ... "
" ... Received it yesterday. ... "
" ... Product was received in packaging appropriate for the item and earlier than promised. ... "
" ... great product and quick delivery ... "
" ... This is the response I received from supplier ... "
" ... Took about 6 days to arrive, and all is well. ... "
Controls
15side, time, two, fell, within
+7%
-93%
" ... I looked up the directions to reset it (plug it in, hold the button in for a very long time, release the button then press it again, a model number will appear and the device will reboot). ... The same thing happens by depressing the button on the side, but it starts with the time. ... "
" ... I've tried resetting it by plugging it into my computer and holding the button for about 10 seconds. ... "
" ... 1st side button fell out unnoticed. ... "
" ... The side button fell off within the first month or two. ... "
" ... Then the power button would only work sometimes, then stopped working altogether. ... "
" ... I’ve only had it three months, it’s been down for two weeks, and the button on the side to display your stats is missing. ... "
" ... the only choice is a "return" button. ... "
" ... I would press the button and it just never would show the time or anything on the display. ... "
Color
14love the color, tangerine, red, orange, love
+100%
" ... I even chose the tangerine color because it was cheaper, by quite a lot, than other more common colors. ... The color - Tangerine - is more red than orange. ... "
" ... I thought it was cheaper because of the color. ... "
" ... Color doesn't go with everything but I got a great deal on it💖 love all my fitbits💖💖 ... "
" ... Love the tangerine color it’s very coral like. ... "
" ... And I love the color! ... "
" ... Make sure to look at different color options bc the same model in blue was almost 3 times the price of the teal option (and about $100 more than the average price) we ordered to match her phone case. ... "
As Gift
13christmas, present, wife, purchased, given
+92%
-8%
" ... used as a gift for relative and they love it ... "
" ... Bought as a gift and it was recieved well. ... "
" ... Brought as a Christmas gift and it was easy to set up. ... "
" ... I bought 5 of these for the family for Christmas. ... "
" ... I'm hoping that the other fitbit I purchased with this one works, as it is a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Brothers birthday present to keep up with his sisters ... "
" ... Bought as a present for my parents. ... "
" ... My grand daughter loved this for Christmas. ... "
Water Resistance
12take, waterproof, shower, fitbit, resistant
+8%
-92%
" ... The Fitbit is still usable but now water can get into it and I expect it won't last much longer. ... "
" ... Also doesn't record my stairmaster work (or of course swimming), so you have to take total steps with a grain of salt. ... "
" ... I did wear it all the time (except in the shower) but isn't that the point? ... "
" ... I forgot to take it out and took a shower with it and it worked fine that day but the next day it was dead. ... "
" ... I suspect this is because of moisture. ... The band is advertised as "water resistant," but I did not find it to be so. ... "
" ... I do not get the Fitbit wet (take it off when showering) and I am not doing any strenuous activity like construction work) that would cause it to tear like this. ... "
" ... Never worn in the shower. ... "
" ... It's not waterproof, & it doesn't hold a charge very well. ... "
Design
10good, purple, looks, also, look
+70%
-30%
" ... It’s also unobtrusive looking. ... "
" ... It's also very fashionable! ... "
" ... it is good and stylish ... "
" ... Looks real good. ... "
Ports
9charging port, use, port, like, electronics
+11%
-89%
" ... The USB charging cord was cracked, exposing the wires inside. ... "
" ... I bought this after the charging port on my first one broke within a couple of months. ... "
" ... At the very least, they should provide a cover for that port. ... "
" ... As soon as it was unplugged from the USB it would shut off instantly. ... "
" ... Why can’t this company use a mini USB like most other electronics? ... "
" ... The charging port is also not covered so it accumulates dirt. ... "
" ... The data collection becomes irregular and the charging port becomes loose and therefore wont take a charge as securely. ... "
For Running
7workouts, running, worn, time, enough
+43%
-57%
" ... This thing is supposed to last up to 5 days, and I have to charge twice a day just to keep it running. ... "
" ... I didn't abuse the device, I just wore it while exercising & doing other physical activities. ... "
" ... Neither were used for strenuous exercise. ... "
" ... Muay Thai Boxing (I don't wear for sparring), Kettlebells, Weightlifting, Running. ... "
For Kids
6son, one, loves, christmas, bought
+83%
-17%
" ... My grand daughter loved this for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son, because he just had to have one, and he loves it! ... "
" ... I bought 5 of these for the family for Christmas. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with it, it tracks my work outs, it even picked up me playing softball with my kid. ... "
" ... My daughter loves it ... "
Cables
6charging cord, charging, charge, new, first
+17%
-83%
" ... The USB charging cord was cracked, exposing the wires inside. ... "
" ... Needs to be handles very gently especially when detaching the charging cable. ... "
" ... The charging cord will NOT connect to the device and Amazon won't allow a return. ... "
" ... The first thing to break was the plastic cover that connects to the charging cord. ... "
" ... With the first tracker I bought, I just pulled the charging cable off and didn't give much thought or care to how I was removing it. ... The cuff broke again last night, this time while I was plugging in the charging cable. ... "
Cleaning
6cleaning, apart, gets, dirty, dirt
-100%
" ... I had to get a new one because (1) the orange color showed dirt/grim even when I cleaned the band and it started to come apart. ... "
" ... Band hard to clean. ... "
" ... Had bubbles on it when I tried installing it. ... "
" ... Never gotten wet besides a cleaning which was done with a toothbrush and the band is slowly startling to peel and come apart. ... "
" ... This fit it only lasted 1 month then it bit the dust and stopped working all together. ... "
Setup
5instructions, easy, update, sync, set
+80%
-20%
" ... There was an update with the app so it won't finish the initial setup and sync for my new one. ... "
" ... Order from a reputable dealer! ... "
Lagging
5reset, reboot, even, two, time
+20%
-80%
" ... Why didn't I just reset my passwood. ... "
" ... You click the little button and then there's a two second delay for the time to even come on. ... "
" ... Won't turn on at all, tried to even reboot it. ... "
" ... I tried to reboot it the way I found on a website, but it still does this. ... "
Call quality
5call, calls, like, see, old
+80%
-20%
" ... I like that my cell phone calls identify on it. ... "
" ... I purposely "pace" when I'm on a conference call that doesn't require me to take notes. ... I like the fact that when the phone rings, the band vibrates momentarily to let me know there is a call. ... "
" ... I love the call notification feature! ... "
" ... I love the cell phone application, I can see who is calling me before I run, or not for the phone. ... "
Features
4functions, love
+100%
" ... Packed with features ... "
" ... Love the accuracy of most features ... "
" ... The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because, when it WASN'T broken, I liked the features it had. ... "
" ... Newer functions - works great! ... "
Size
4size, ordered, look, bulky, wrists
+50%
-50%
" ... The computer portion is bulky. ... "
" ... I ordered large andreceived a small. ... "
Weight Tracking
3lose, help, track, keeps, fitbit
+67%
-33%
" ... I haven't lost any weight, but my Fitbit is still tracking my non movement just fine. ... "
" ... Keeps track of the data I need and keeps me motivated to move! ... "
Floors
3flights of stairs, track, time, steps, correctly
-100%
" ... We have no stairs. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... The watch does the job. ... "
" ... Does it’s job ... "
" ... That being said, for personal reference of exercise performance, it does the job. ... "
Original Product
3+67%
-33%
" ... Just like the original. ... "
" ... The original was purchased in 2015 that was used extensively. ... "
Bluetooth
3months, always, sync, stopped, blue tooth
-100%
" ... Always disconnects the bluetooth. ... "
" ... However, it is difficult to sync/pair with my phone to the point where I stopped wearing it for several months because it was just too frustrating. ... "
" ... Bluetooth always spotty, then died two months ago. ... "
USB
3use, like, electronics
+33%
-67%
" ... As soon as it was unplugged from the USB it would shut off instantly. ... "
" ... Why can’t this company use a mini USB like most other electronics? ... "
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Weight: 113.4 grams
Size: 100 meters
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