Customers like Fitbit Ultra somewhat more
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Fitbit Ultra
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Fitbit Ultra, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Fitbit Charge HR.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling fitness tracker receives a consumer score of 6.9 (good). Both Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Ultra receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
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Median best-selling Fitness Tracker |
Fitbit Charge HR is more popular than Fitbit Ultra
It's fairly safe to say that Fitbit Charge HR is a more popular fitness tracker than Fitbit Ultra, based on its 40,000+ 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 HR and Ultra | ||||
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Garmin Vivoactive 3 | $200 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Fitbit Versa Lite | $128 | Better Reviews | ||
Garmin Vivoactive | $85 | Better Reviews | ||
Fitbit Charge HR | $70 |
- Charge HR syncs automatically and wirelessly to tablets, computers and 150+ leading iOS, Android and Windows smartphones using Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology.
- Syncing to computers requires Internet connection and USB port. Syncing to mobile devices requires Bluetooth and Internet connection. Syncing range: 20 feet
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- Accurately tracks daily steps, stairs climbed, distance, calories burned, and activity level via 3-d motion sensor and altimeter technology
- Measures how long and how well you sleep - just wear it on your wrist at night with Fitbit wristband (included)
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- On the Wrist
- Clipped to Clothing or Shoes
- In a Pocket
- Walking
- Running
- Stair climbing
- Weight lifting
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
- Comes with Small or large strap sizes
- App experience for both mobile devices to dashboard
Fitbit Charge HR is a very popular option in the middle of the fitness trackers price range. It has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Wyze Band or Fitbit Charge .
Fitbit Charge HR was released in 2015. There are dozens of newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Fitbit Charge HR is $15.04 cheaper than the average fitness tracker ($84.99).
Fitbit Ultra is a popular option in the middle of the fitness trackers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Fitbit Versa Lite or Garmin Forerunner 35 .
Fitbit Ultra was released in 2011. There are a lot of newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Fitbit Ultra is $34.96 more expensive than an average fitness tracker ($84.99).