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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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8 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions
Fitbit finally solved its sleeptracking problem
Food database is robust and easy to use
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
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Auto-sleep tracking is clutch
Battery life seems gre
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
Large always on touch screen
Continuous heart rate monitoring
Notifications
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
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
Counts steps accurately
Measures how many floors climbed
Easy to set up
Consumer testers said it provided motivation for exercise
And weight-lifting workouts. Excellent app and easy syncing. Supports incoming texts and call notifications. Accurate.
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.
Multisport functionality
Builtin GPS
Display grants us access to data directly on the unit
Fitbit app delivers comprehensive & meaningful data
Fitbit finally solved its sleep-tracking problem
The editors didn't like
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 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
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The Surge is water-resista
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
Call and text notifications require Android v5.0 for some devices
No music control
Expensive
Not waterproof
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
A notsosmart watch limited to text and call notifications
Plus music controls
Heart rate monitor is not very accurate
Some consumer testers found it uncomfortable to wear
Consumer testers didn't like the look of the device
Limited to text and call notifications
Limited push notifications. Moderately large. Not waterproof for swimming. Below average battery life with GPS enabled. Charger not interchangeable with other Fitbits
Not waterproof. No builtin cycling activity monitoring. Bluetooth Classic notifications take extra toll on smartphone battery. Trouble measuring high heart rates
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. ...
