Fitbit Surge as Sport alternative?

[rockyroad55]

I was considering the surge but waited on today's announcement. The surge has email and text notifications, GPS, better battery, and does sleep tracking. Anyone considering Surge over the Sport? $349/399 vs surge $249.

 

[jhtrico1850]

So far, I'm liking the Charge HR most. But it's probably best to see when the Apple Watch to come out for true opinions.

 

[Cashmonee]

If you are looking that direction, there is also the Garmin vivoactive. It looks like a very nice sports watch with some limited smart features.

Really, you have to decide if you want something that is an extension of your phone/notification device or something that is designed for sports/activity training.

 

[BD1]

Surge and Charge are not accurate Heart Rate monitors during exercise. Check the fitbit forums. I had a charge hr and returned it.

Don't know how accurate the apple watch hr will be but I'm guessing it will be better than fitbit. If not, I will return it also.

 

[SaSaSushi]

Surge and Charge are not accurate Heart Rate monitors during exercise. Check the fitbit forums. I had a charge hr and returned it.

I run with a Charge HR as well as a Wahoo Fitness Tickr X HRM belt and they're pretty much spot on with each other. I've found the HR tracking on the Fitbit to be a lot better than I expected and I've really been pleased with it overall.

 

[BD1]

I run with a Charge HR as well as a Wahoo Fitness Tickr X HRM belt and they're pretty much spot on with each other. I've found the HR tracking on the Fitbit to be a lot better than I expected and I've really been pleased with it overall.

It really depends on your usage. I wish the charge hr worked better. It works fine for everyday activity and exercise that ramps up gradually like a jog. It does not do well for any high intensity workouts/intervals, p90x, weightlifting. And some people even have problems getting accurate readings when sitting around.

I hope Apple get's this right. The sensors seem to be much larger on the apple watch.

Lots of comments here about the fitbit hr issues:
https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Charge-HR/Heart-Rate-Inaccurate-During-High-Intensity/td-p/597645

 

[tardman91]

I have a TomTom Cardio Multi-Sport. Does running, cycling, and swimming, and heart rate all on the wrist.
Once Apple makes a waterproof watch that is thinner I'll consider getting one. Until then my TomTom does just fine.