Testseek.com have collected 121 expert reviews of the Fitbit Charge HR and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fitbit Charge HR.
February 2015
(79%)
121 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
181 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
It's just so damn simple to use
Nice and subtle looking
And the screen is generally easy to read
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Battery life is very good (almost 6 days)
And step counting and heart rate monitoring were both highly accurate
The web-based interface is
Easy to use
Tracks heart rate automatically
Doubles as a watch
Shows incoming calls
Automatically monitors sleep
Automatic Sleep tracking
Silent alarm
Exercise tracking
Easy to set up
Painless to sync
Battery lasts about a week
Water resistant
OLED screen is very clear
IOS/Android/Windows integration
Caller ID
Encourages you by default
Lots to learn about
Michael A. Prospero is the reviews editor at Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide. When he’s not testing out the latest running watc
Skiing or training for a maratho
He’s probably using the latest kitchen gadget.
Continuous heart rate tracking. Slim design. Affordable price. Works with Windows
IPhone and Android phones. Fitbit's massive popularity means you'll be able to join up and compete with friends. Connects with many third-party fitness apps. Automatic slee
Continuously tracks heart rate
Comfortable
Automatic sleep tracking
Counts steps accurately
Measures how many floors climbed
Displays all metrics on device
Displays time
Offers detailed activity feedback in Fitbit app
Continuous
Optical heart rate monitor built in. Reasonable price. Slim design. Tracks steps
Miles
Stairs
Calories burned
Sleep
Heart rate
And exercise activities. Excellent app and website. Compatible with practically every OS. Beautiful and sharp
Stellar battery life
5 to 7 days per charge. Soft band. Easy to use and sync. Highly accurate step and sleep tracking. Welldesigned mobile app with data presented in easytounderstand graphs
Heart rate sensor offers superior workout accuracy
Display grants us access to data directly on the unit
Lots of data & statistics with mobile app
Simple
Clean design
Durable build
Companion app is very easy to use
Accurate step tracking
Entry-level price point
5-day battery life
The editors didn't like
The plastic display is easily scuffed which impacts its visibility and also just makes it look cheap. The small gaps around the screen that let grime in don't help either
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Uses a proprietary charging cable
Which I am almost
Not waterproof
Have to press button to activate display
Proprietary charging cable
HR tracking can be finicky–requires the right conditions
Not shower resistant
Pricey
Design and fit aren't ideal for glancing at heart rate. Not shower or swim-friendly. OLED display turns off after a few seconds
Which gets annoying. Heart-rate coaching and goal-setting isn't intuitive
Limited notifications
Screen doesn't stay on
Heart rate monitor is less accurate during workouts
Water-resistant
But not waterproof. No smartwatch functionality beyond caller ID. No idle alerts. REM
Light
And deep sleep not assessed
Not waterproof. Heartrate tracking not accurate for high heart rates. Pulsetracking LEDs are alarmingly bright at night. Watch clasp grows uncomfortable when worn 24/7. No Apple Health integration
Though not a huge knock against the Charge HR since Fitbi
Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
Abstract: Fitbit vs Garmin : a battle between two fitness giants that's been debated for quite some time.Whether you simply need to keep better track of your daily activity or are looking to add something more to your workouts, the Fitbit Charge HR and the Garmin v...
Simple, clean design, Durable build, Companion app is very easy to use, Accurate step tracking, Entry-level price point, 5-day battery life
Display is easily scratched, Heart rate monitoring could be better, Newer trackers on the market for similar price, Not shower/swim friendly, Uses proprietary charging cable
Fitbit's aging Charge HR activity tracker may not be the best value on the market. But with a battery life of 5 days, a sleek and simple design, and accurate step tracking, the Fitbit Charge HR is still a great entry-level activity tracker for the fitness...
Published: 2016-01-05, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Michael A. Prospero is the reviews editor at Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide. When he’s not testing out the latest running watc, skiing or training for a maratho, he’s probably using the latest kitchen gadget.
Abstract: Need an excuse to start an active lifestyle? Then you need to purchase the recently launched attractive activity wristband from Fitbit called Charge that comes with a USB dongle for syncing it to a laptop or PC. The wristband tracks the wearer's activity...
Abstract: A colorful band of bandsFitness trackers are kind of a huge deal There's an almost bewildering range of options One thing to note though, is that one company already has a huge portion of the mind share It's really common to hear someone, noticing a frien...
Easy to set up, Counts steps accurately, Measures how many floors climbed, Displays all metrics on device, Displays time, Offers detailed activity feedback in Fitbit app
Heart rate monitor is less accurate during workouts
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Published: 2015-11-28, Author: Dan , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: Christmas is rapidly approaching, along with all of its associated stereotypes. There is sure to be an over-indulgence in food and drink, lots of out-of-tune carol singing, and shops that are so busy you can hardly move.It also means you're going to spend...
During my time of use I found the Fitbit Charge HR to be easy and simple to use, and it's lighter weight, slimmer design was comfortable for extended periods. There are less buttons to deal with than on the Surge, and it has no touch display interface s...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved to take the winner of thi...
