Customers like Fitbit Charge 2 way more

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Fitbit Charge
Fitbit Charge 2
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
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 pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Fitbit Charge.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling fitness tracker receives a consumer score of 6.9 (good). Both Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Charge 2 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.

Fitbit Charge
In comparison:
Fitbit Charge ranks #29 out of 33.
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5.2
Average
Fitbit Charge 2
In comparison:
Fitbit Charge 2 ranks #18 out of 33.
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6.8
Good
Median best-selling Fitness Tracker
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Lintelek ID130Plus HR ranks #17 out of 33.
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6.9
Good





Fitbit Charge is more popular than Fitbit Charge 2

It's fairly safe to say that Fitbit Charge is a more popular fitness tracker than Fitbit Charge 2, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Charge 2 often consider Garmin Vivoactive 3, a pricier option with better reviews.
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Garmin Vivoactive 3 $190
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Garmin Vivoactive 3 ranks #2 out of 33. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
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Garmin Forerunner 35 $141
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Garmin Forerunner 35 ranks #3 out of 33. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.6
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Polar A370 $150
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Polar A370 ranks #14 out of 33.
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7.1
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Fitbit Alta HR $150
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Fitbit Alta HR ranks #4 out of 33. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
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From Seller:
  • Charge 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. Call notifications via Bluetooth 4.0
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  • 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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Physical Features
Style At first, fitness trackers were designed more for function than fashion, as they were geared towards fitness buffs to wear when exercising, so style wasn’t really a concern. Since then, fitness tracke ... Show more
On the Wrist
On the Wrist
Dimensions
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Weight

0.4 oz
 

1.2 oz
 
Software
Syncs Data Automatically The way that your tracker stores and syncs data is hugely important to the experience you have with your device. The most convenient trackers will sync data automatically and wirelessly to your smartp ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Compatibility What software platforms are compatible with it?
Mobile devices that support Android, iOS and WIndows 10 operating systems.
Mobile devices that support Android, iOS and WIndows 10 operating systems.
Third Party App Integration Getting the full picture of your health requires input from other sources other than the app associated with your tracker - tracking fitness is only part of living a healthy lifestyle. This might incl ... Show more
Yes
Fitbit app.
Yes
Fitbit app.
Activity Detection The most basic fitness trackers measure steps, distance and calories... your general fitness needs. Beyond that, some will also detect when you are exercising, based on your heart rate and movements. ... Show more
  • Walking
  • Running
  • Stair climbing
  • Walking
  • Running
  • Stair climbing
  • Weight lifting
Sleep Tracking
Sleep Tracking Like activity tracking, sleep tracking is a common feature for most fitness trackers with much variation. The main difference between trackers is whether or not sleep is tracked automatically or manua ... Show more
Automatic
Automatic
Advanced Sleep Metrics For devices that do track sleep, the quality of the metrics recorded varies. Some devices simply record the number of hours that you were asleep. Others go farther and tell you when you were in light, ... Show more
Yes
Sleep duration, stages (REM, deep or light sleep) and pattern
Yes
Sleep duration, stages (REM, deep or light sleep) and pattern
Alarms & Reminders A small, but still significant, feature of fitness trackers is the ability set alarms or reminders. First, there are alarms to wake you up in the morning. Usually, these are silent, vibrating alarms o ... Show more
Yes
Silent vibrating alarm
Yes
Silent vibrating alarm
Premium Features
Water Resistant Fitness trackers are available at varying levels of water resistance. Some can’t get wet at all; some can be worn while you swim or shower. Trackers that are listed as “splash proof” can’t really get ... Show more
No
Yes
Splashproof & sweatproof
Heart-Rate Tracking Because you’re supposed to wear a fitness tracker all day, tracking your heart rate provides you with extremely valuable metrics. First, your resting heart rate is an indicator of how healthy you are. ... Show more
None
Automatic - Optical
GPS For the more advanced athlete, a GPS-enabled fitness tracker is a must. Regular devices cannot track pace, intervals, elevation, or even distance accurately—stats that are hugely important to avid run ... Show more
No
Yes
Music Player A much less common feature, but still notable, is the potential to upload and store music on your fitness tracker. This can only be found on the most advanced trackers (and thus will come with a large ... Show more
No
No
Display

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.

Display Does the tracker have a screen?
Black & White Display
Black & White Display
Touchscreen Is the display a touchscreen?
No
No
Smartphone Notifications As fitness trackers become more advanced, and as smart watches become more popular, the lines between the two are blurring, especially when it comes to linked capabilities between the device and your ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Battery

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.

Battery Life How long does the battery last?
10 days
5 days
Type of Battery
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Additional info
Additional Features Any other features to note.
  • Includes charging cable and wireless sunc dongle
  • Comes with Small or large strap sizes
  • App experience for both mobile devices to dashboard
  • Includes charging cable
  • Heart rate sensor
  • Splashproof & sweatproof
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Fitbit Charge is a very popular option in the middle of the fitness trackers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Amazfit Bip or Fitbit Charge HR .

Fitbit Charge was released in 2016. There are more than 5 newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers

Fitbit Charge is $18.05 less expensive than an average fitness tracker ($84.99).

Fitbit Charge 2 is a very popular option on the higher end 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).

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