Testseek.com have collected 163 expert reviews of the Fitbit Charge 2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fitbit Charge 2.
September 2016
(83%)
163 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
1448 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Tracks everything
Excellent battery life
Swappable bands and customizable display
Larger display shows more information so you don't have to open the app as often
Interchangeable bands let the more fashion-conscious among us switch things up
Accurate SmartTrack auto-monitoring of exercises
Bigger display
Multisport mode
Intuitive app
Week-long battery life
Svelte design The Charge 2 looks nice on the wrist and doesn't draw attention the way the Fitbit Blaze or Surge do. It's also very comfortable to wear
Removable bands If the Charge 2's band gets torn or old
Or if you get bored of the color or material
SmartTrack makes it possible to automatically log workouts
Excellent app
Swappable bands
Continous heart rate monitoring
Great battery life of about 5 days
New larger OLED display is easier to read and shows more information
Tracks steps
Calories burned
Heart rate
Sleep and workouts
Guided breathing sessions
Call
Text and calendar alerts
Reminds wearers to move
Continuous heart rate monitoring
Sleep
Stairs and more
Easy to use
Automatic exercise recognition
Use phone's GPS to record your running/cycling route
Guided breathing sessions to help you relax
Reminders to move when you have been inactive
Can compare your fitness to people like you
Swappable bands. A multi-line OLED display that can show time and fitness data. Always-on heart rate. A great companion app. Affordable price. Five-day battery life
Large display
Heart rate sensor
Feature-packed app
Built-in continuous heart rate monitor
Automatically tracks activities
Calories
Distance
Steps
Stairs
And sleep
Delivers idle alerts
Relax mode leads breathing exercises
Interchangeable bands
Large touchscreen OLED display
Versatile
Interchangeable accessory bands
Improved
Higher-quality design
Interchangeable band
Accurate heart rate monitor
Great app
Good battery life
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Sleek
Modern design
4- to 5-day battery life
Accurate step and sleep tracking
Affordable
Companion app is intuitive
Bigger display is a welcome addition
Stylish
Great display
Long-lasting battery
Continuous heart rate tracking
Automatic workout detection
The editors didn't like
A little bulky for small wrists
Not waterproof
App can be difficult to navigate
Only supports connected GPS
So keep your phone with you if you need maps
Cardio fitness score is only an estimate of VO2 max and is arguably limited in its usefulness
Smartphone notifications are limited compared to other similarly priced devices
Inaccurate distance tracking
No pause function
Battery life Fitbit seems to have decided that 45 days of battery life is good enough
But other brands are offering much more
Sensitivity is a bit on the lower end for this OLED screen
Don't sweat the small stuff if the guided breathing sessions aren't helping you relax
Not water resistant
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Not water-resistant
Requires smartphone GPS to map routes
None
Not fully waterproof
Not water-resistant for swims or showers. Lacks GPS. Phone notifications on the Charge 2 display are limited and hard to read
Accuracy issues
Mocks your lazy ways
Faint screen
Attracts fingerprints
Bulky for small-wristed folks
Awkward side-scrolling notifications on a vertical screen
Not swim resistant
Hard to see display in sunlight
Heart rate monitor struggles with high intensity workouts
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Published: 2017-08-02, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Big screen, Comfortable strap, Multi-sport tracking
Limited phone notifications, No GPS, Expensive straps
The Fitbit Charge 2 is an improvement in every way over the Charge HR, but you'll only want to upgrade if you're after more fitness tracking and a large display to see your results...
Published: 2017-07-11, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
A couple of minor bugbears aside, it's hard to find fault with the Fitbit Charge 2. Okay, it's slightly more expensive than the model it replaces, but the cosmetic and design changes more than make up for the £10 price hike. And yes, it doesn't have GPS b...
The Fitbit Charge 2 is a worthy upgrade to the extremely popular Charge HR. It will appeal to both the casual get-fit user and the more serious fitness freaks, although runners might prefer a tracker with built-in GPS. Users will love the larger display a...
If you're after a fitness tracker, there's no good reason not to buy a Fitbit Charge 2. Fitbit offers a large variety of trackers though, and if you don't need a heart rate tracker we'd suggest going for the Fitbit Alta.But if a heart rate tracker and mul...
Good VO2 Max data, Sleek design, Guided breathing, Affordable price
No built-in GPS, Not waterproof, Fiddly user interface, Heart rate issues at high intensity
The Charge 2 is definitely a decent upgrade. While it lacks the water resistance of the Fitbit Flex 2 and there's no dedicated GPS, its reasonable price tag and new feature set make it recommendable for most buyers. With the additions of VO2 Max, breathin...
Published: 2016-10-30, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Won't put a massive dent in your wallet, Straightforward UI anyone can understand, FitBit app still the best for fitness freshmen
Can be too simple for its own good, Where's the waterproofing?, No on-board GPS tracking
The Charge 2 is a funky hybrid tracker that doesn't do enough to get true fitness fanatics excited. Without waterproofing and GPS, it's just too vanilla for anyone that's seriously looking to get into shape - even with more serious additions like VO2 Max...
