Customers like Fitbit Charge 2 noticeably more
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Polar M400
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Fitbit Charge 2, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Polar M400.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling fitness tracker receives a consumer score of 6.9 (good). Both Fitbit Charge 2 and Polar M400 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
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Median best-selling Fitness Tracker |
Fitbit Charge 2 is more popular than Polar M400
It's fairly safe to say that Fitbit Charge 2 is a more popular fitness tracker than Polar M400, based on its 9,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Fitbit Charge 2 and Polar M400 | ||||
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Fitbit Alta HR | $147 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
Withings Steel Hr | $222 | Better Reviews | ||
Polar A370 | $150 | Better Reviews | ||
Garmin Vívosmart 4 | $90 | Cheaper Better Reviews |
- Pure Pulse continuous, automatic wrist based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day; Operating temperature: 14 degree to 113 degree Fahrenheit, Maximum operating altitude: 30,000 feet
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- FITNESS TRACKER: Tracks your workouts, steps, distance, calories burned, sleep quality, and activity 24/13
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- iOS 8.0 or later
- Android 4.3 or later
- Walking
- Running
- Stair climbing
- Weight lifting
- Walking
- Running
The type of display or screen on fitness trackers varies widely by brand and price point—from a few LED lights to full color touchscreens. The main benefit of a screen is being able to read the time and your fitness stats any time of the day without needing to open an app on your phone or plug the tracker into your computer. This could be a positive or negative—some people prefer not to see progress and feel rewarded when they finally look at results and meet their goal. Others need a constant reminder of their status to push them to reach their goals. It’s totally up to you.
Oftentimes, you can also read smartphone notifications on a screen, depending on how advanced the tracker is. Every tracker will differ on what information is shown on the display, whether it’s the time, steps, heart rate, or other goals. Some will be a touchscreen, some will not. These aspects mainly affect ease of use, and will vary in importance by person. Finally, a display will also drain your battery more quickly, and come with a higher price tag.
For fitness trackers, batteries vary widely. Some trackers have rechargeable batteries that last anywhere from hours to days. Others take coin cell batteries like you would find a regular watch, which last a few months to a year. Needing to purchase and replace batteries can be a hassle… but so can plugging in your device every five or so days via USB cable to recharge it. Remembering to take the device off, charge it, and then remembering to put it back on, can seriously interrupt your fitness routine, especially if you’re worried you’ll forget it. Plys, if you want consistent sleep tracking, you don’t want to be charging it overnight. Both options have advantages and disadvantages to keep in mind while you compare options.
- Includes charging cable
- Heart rate sensor
- Splashproof & sweatproof
- Free web and app services
- Sedentary reminder
Fitbit Charge 2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polar A370 or Polar A360 .
Fitbit Charge 2 was released in 2016. There are quite a few newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Fitbit Charge 2 is $64.96 more expensive than the average fitness tracker ($84.99).
Polar M400 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Withings Steel Hr or Garmin Vivoactive 3 .
Polar M400 was released in 2016. There are quite a few newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Polar M400 is $144.91 more expensive than the average fitness tracker ($84.99).