Jackbequickly
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All you got to do is go to the Fitbit support forum and see the horror these people are going through. Hardware failures among Fitbit still rule.
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Goodbye Apple Watch 5 — Hello Fitbit Charge 5
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rambo47
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I have both an AW 5 8 and a FitBit Versa 2. FitBit's battery life is incredible. So are their prices compared to any offerings by Apple. I can mix and match, but each pairing integrates do a different degree.
I wear my Versa 2 when I'm using my Google Pixel 5.
Apple Watch with my iPhone 13 PM.
This is my second FitBit Versa 2. The first one froze up during charging and was unrecoverable. I emailed FitBit about it and they sent me a brand new one for free. Didn't even want the old one back.
I wear my Versa 2 when I'm using my Google Pixel 5.
Apple Watch with my iPhone 13 PM.
This is my second FitBit Versa 2. The first one froze up during charging and was unrecoverable. I emailed FitBit about it and they sent me a brand new one for free. Didn't even want the old one back.
Jackbequickly
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Interestingly, about one week ago I went the other way around LOL
(been using Fitbit for about 4 years for my running and food tracking).
IMHO Fitbit didn't move forward - specifically on its software. Almost every bug fix came with a new bug creation, no dark mode support, no support for decimals, etc. Add a crippled website, the complete absence of technical support and a bottomless pitt for a wishlist.
When I now compare the logs from my Apple Watch SE, there are big differences in both heart rate and kcal burning. While I didn't question it before, I obviously got curious after reading my Watch results and did some double checking (heart rate measuring, calculating...).
I can say I safely lean towards the Watch data, so I too am happier than snot 😎
Either way, best of luck with your Fitbit !
I like my Charge 5. Works for me and I use the GPS to track my runs when I jog. Awesome battery life and does what I need it to do for a fitness tracker.
As long as you enjoy and like it, that’s all that matters.
On the Charge 5, it vibrates to let you know a call is coming in. It also features notifications from texts, calendars, and many other apps at the user’s discretion. Referring to my OP, the Apple Watch blows Fitbit out of the water as a smartwatch, however Fitbit provides a more complete fitness/health package.