GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions, Fitbit finally solved its sleeptracking problem, Food database is robust and easy to use
Design is better suited for the gym than the office, Slightly bulky body and strap, Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS
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Published: 2015-03-12, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Vibrating notifications and alarms, Alwayson touchscreen display with backlight, GPS, Automatic sleep tracking, Relays entire text messages, Wireless syncing, Smartphone integration with music control, Water resistant, Sleek design with fun color choices,
Heartrate accuracy highly dependent on fit, Proprietary charging cable different from other Fitbits, Swiping through text messages is not so intuitive, sizing is on the large side for women with smaller wrists
Fitness trackers can be a game changers. They all do a good job of getting you to think about living a more active lifestyle. Fitbit has always done a great job of pushing you to go 10,000 steps per day. They gamify activity through updates, badges, a...
GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions, Fitbit finally solved its sleep-tracking problem, Food database is robust and easy to use
Design is better suited for the gym than the office, Slightly bulky body and strap, Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS
The Surge solves some of Fitbit's problems with better food and sleep tracking, while adding GPS and heart rate monitoring to the mix. But its bulky, utilitarian design and high price will limit its appeal....
Published: 2015-02-21, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
Comfortable, durable, and easy to use with your iPhone, Integrated GPS lets you track outdoor exercise without your phone, Builtin heart sensor and pedometer work great, 35 days of battery life and responsive touchscreen
A notsosmart watch limited to text and call notifications, plus music controls
If it seems like we've spent a lot of time comparing the Fitbit Surge to the Microsoft Band, it's because both devices occupy the "tweener" role of wearables that aren't quiet full-fledged enough to become a modern smartwatch like the Apple Watch. Both a...
Published: 2015-02-18, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Constant and mostly accurate heart rate monitoring gives a more complete picture of overall fitness, and allows for more accurate calorieburning estimates. Touchscreen interactions are intuitive and swift. Automatic syncing with Fitbit app over Bluetooth.
Not waterproof. No builtin cycling activity monitoring. Bluetooth Classic notifications take extra toll on smartphone battery. Trouble measuring high heart rates
Published: 2015-02-12, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: I took a look at the Fitbit Charge a couple of weeks ago and was ready to purchase one, but now plan to go with the Fitbit Charge HR instead. The Fitbit Surge is a powerful tracker and basic GPS sport watch, but has a more limited appeal.The Fitbit Charge...
Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Fitbit Surge has an always-on display, all-day fitness and heart-rate tracking, and GPS to track a variety of activities. Fitbit's software is still one of our favorites and has the largest social base
The design feels old and clunky. It can't be worn while swimming or when in the shower. The heart rate data isn't accurate and notifications are limited to text messages and calls
All-day heart-rate tracking is a step in the right direction, but the smart features aren't nearly smart enough and the fitness side of the Surge is too basic to justify the higher price....
Published: 2015-02-04, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com
The Surge is a great fitness tracker and dumb simple. I just slapped it on and synced it up and BOOM instant life stats. The app is fantastic at sharing the info with you, Advertisement, Advertisement, Auto-sleep tracking is clutch, Battery life seems gre
The Surge is prone to accidental swipes (especially during sleep) and never defaults back to the time until you do it yourself; I hate when my watch-type accessory fails to meet the most basic criteria of a watch, Advertisement, The Surge is water-resista
No. Not unless running without your phone but still having GPS track your course is of the utmost importance to you. The Surge is a great fitness tracker, but its also $100 more than the Charge HR, and unless you have that very specific need, it is not $...
Continuous heart rate monitoring. Built-in GPS. Comfortable, secure fit. Tracks new activities like hiking, yoga, and weight-lifting workouts. Excellent app and easy syncing. Supports incoming texts and call notifications. Accurate.
Limited push notifications. Moderately large. Not waterproof for swimming. Below average battery life with GPS enabled. Charger not interchangeable with other Fitbits
With continuous heart rate monitoring, GPS, and broad appeal, the Fitbit Surge is the best all-day fitness tracker to date....
Continuous heart-rate monitor, GPS for tracking and mapping runs, Comprehensive list of exercises to track
Limited to text and call notifications
The $249 Fitbit Surge is an all-day, everyday activity tracker that packs a continuous heart-rate monitor and a GPS sensor into its comfy frame. Fitbit has an army of activity trackers, but the Surge is the company's most ambitious device yet. ...
