Testseek.com have collected 110 expert reviews of the Fitbit Surge and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fitbit Surge.
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110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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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
Published: 2015-01-20, Author: Ray , review by: dcrainmaker.com
You know, it's funny. The Fitbit Surge has actually grown on me more than I expected. We had a bit of a rocky start to things, mostly because my first few runs were in more challenging conditions with it – so it suffered a bit.Since then I've grown accust...
Published: 2014-11-20, Author: Simon , review by: techworld.com
The Fitbit Surge is an activity tracker for the serious fitness enthusiast. We're not saying a more casual user wouldn't appreciate its looks and features, but the level of functionality and price put it properly in the market for the power user. The ever...
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Published: 2016-10-10, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: The Fitbit Surge was introduced in early 2015, so it is one of the first fitness trackers with some limited “smart” benefits.I have reviewed several fitness bands – Samsung Gear Fit/2, Strava, Microsoft Band 2, and many smartwatches with fitness benefits...
Published: 2016-08-24, Author: Anthony , review by: macworld.com.au
ReviewsThe fitness tracker business has emerged as one of the fastest growing consumer technology sectors. Almost every smartphone maker has added activity tracking to their devices and many sportswear companies have also got in on the act.But walk into a...
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Published: 2015-06-14, Author: Ben , review by: tweaktown.com
It's not perfect and it's not for everyone, but on paper at least, Surge is the best tracker Fitbit has produced. If you're in the market, you have to put it on the short list - just don't forget to look at the Charge HR, too...
Published: 2015-02-09, Author: Eric , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Simple to use, Amazing stat tracking, Excellent battery life
Not a real smartwatch, Expensive, Not waterproof
LikeSimple to use.Amazing stat tracking.Excellent battery life.Don't LikeNot a real smartwatch.Expensive.Not waterproof.Is running without your phone but still having GPS track your course of the utmost importance to you? The Surge is a great fitness trac...
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Published: 2015-02-06, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
Abstract: The Surge is shaping as the ultimate wearable, with all the features of Fitbit's activity monitoring band and a smartwatch combined. Source: SuppliedWearables are a substantial growth area in consumer technology, and the fact that your relatives and frien...
Builtin GPS, Heartrate monitor, Normal clasp, Works with most phones
Bulky for some, Priced for serious runners
Fitbit Surge is meant for power users who are in need of a smarter running accessory instead of a casual wearable like the Fitbit Flex or Fitbit Charge. But it's one that's designed to be worn on a daily basis, unlike a clunky running watch that's meant ...
