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The Fitbit Surge is one of the most feature-equipped fitness trackers on the market. It's the first Fitbit product to include a GPS, as well as metrics for number of steps, floors climbed, minutes active, and more. Consumer testers also noted that they li...
Counts steps accurately, Measures how many floors climbed, Easy to set up, Consumer testers said it provided motivation for exercise...
Heart rate monitor is not very accurate, Some consumer testers found it uncomfortable to wear, Consumer testers didn't like the look of the device...
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2017-01-11 02:58:01
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FitBit's Surge Fitness SuperWatch offers heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking with multiple sensors and an accompanying smartphone, as well as mobile notifications. While the wide band makes it difficult to wear in a formal setting, this fitness mon...
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The Fitbit Surge is Fitbit's latest fitness tracker, pairing together features from their previous trackers with GPS, a heart rate sensor, and a watch, making it their most advanced activity tracker to date. Having used other wearables to track fitness be...
As far as activity trackers go, the Fitbit Surge seems to go above and beyond without packing the device with too much extra junk. It has what it needs to make it a fully capable tracker with tons of benefits, but doesn't add anything useless like a cam...
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I'll start off by saying how familiar I am with Fitbit. I have reviewed 3 of their latest activity trackers. They all went from good to great, adding cool features and slowly evolved in build and design. The Fitbit Surge however is different from any of t...
The Fitbit Surge is great entry-level step into running watches. As breathable and lightweight as the Surge was, it was difficult for me to sleep with and wear everyday, especially with certain dressy outfits. And of course, not wearing the Surge ever...
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If you haven't noticed, Fitbit has been somewhat busy of late, evident by the trio of new products they've recently announced. First up was their most affordable new offering in the Fitbit Charge, then followed by the heart rate sensor packing Fitbit Cha...
Multisport functionality, Builtin GPS, Automatic sleep tracking, Display grants us access to data directly on the unit, Fitbit app delivers comprehensive & meaningful data...
Design is a bit clunky looking, $250 cost is just insanely expensive, Not entirely water proof...
Okay, we'll admit that the Fitbit Surge kind of lives up to its claim of being a “fitness super watch.” Hardcore fitness buffs will absolutely fall in love with the comprehensive offering of the Surge, allowing them to specify workout routines for complet...
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The Fitbit Surge is Fitbit's most advanced activity tracker yet. It tracks all the same things as their other trackers, but also includes advanced features like GPS and basic smartwatch features along with an always on large touch screen display. I recent...
Large always on touch screen, Continuous heart rate monitoring, Notifications, GPS, Automatic sleep tracking...
Call and text notifications require Android v5.0 for some devices, No music control, Expensive, Not waterproof...
I love the always on touch screen that stays on the stat that I want to monitor. I love that I can easily track walks and hikes with the built in GPS and I really like the continuous heart rate monitor and automatic sleep tracking. I think the Fitbit Surg...
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Wearable fitness trackers can enhance fitness. But only if you work out. Don't expect a health tracker to act like a personal trainer; they only log biometric data that users can apply to their exercises. There is therefore a single benchmark for the effi...
The Surge didn't do a great job of helping me optimize my workouts. And its GPS functionality is wasted. In theory, the Surge could have correlated heart-rate and caloric burn along with location. This would let users know the most effective points of the...
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Watch out: Fitness band gone smart! Fitbit just released the latest and greatest in tech, the Fitbit Surge Fitness Super Watch . This wristband has most of the features anyone could want in a wearable. It tracks movement, heart rate, sleep, and calories o...
Vibrating notifications and alarms, Alwayson touchscreen display with backlight, GPS, Automatic sleep tracking, Relays entire text messages, Wireless syncing, Smartphone integration with music control, Water resistant, Sleek design with fun color choices...
Heartrate accuracy highly dependent on fit, Proprietary charging cable different from other Fitbits, Swiping through text messages is not so intuitive, sizing is on the large side for women with smaller wrists...
Fitness trackers can be a game changers. They all do a good job of getting you to think about living a more active lifestyle. Fitbit has always done a great job of pushing you to go 10,000 steps per day. They gamify activity through updates, badges, a...
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Confession time: I'm a bit of a wannabe when it comes to self-quantification. The idea of counting every step I take, every calorie I eat, every day I don't have a cigarette and every minute I lie in bed restlessly tossing and turning sounds great. I want...
GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions, Fitbit finally solved its sleep-tracking problem, Food database is robust and easy to use...
Design is better suited for the gym than the office, Slightly bulky body and strap, Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS...
The Surge solves some of Fitbit's problems with better food and sleep tracking, while adding GPS and heart rate monitoring to the mix. But its bulky, utilitarian design and high price will limit its appeal...
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Confession time: I'm a bit of a wannabe when it comes to self-quantification . The idea of counting every step I take, every calorie I eat, every day I don't have a cigarette and every minute I lie in bed restlessly tossing and turning sounds great. I wan...
GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions, Fitbit finally solved its sleeptracking problem, Food database is robust and easy to use...
Design is better suited for the gym than the office, Slightly bulky body and strap, Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS...
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For iPhone users seeking a wrist-worn fitness tracker with GPS, heart rate monitoring, and multiple-day battery life, the Fitbit Surge is a good "tweener" device —not quite a smartwatch, but much more functional than a basic wearable...
Comfortable, durable, and easy to use with your iPhone, Integrated GPS lets you track outdoor exercise without your phone, Builtin heart sensor and pedometer work great, 35 days of battery life and responsive touchscreen...
A notsosmart watch limited to text and call notifications, plus music controls...
If it seems like we've spent a lot of time comparing the Fitbit Surge to the Microsoft Band, it's because both devices occupy the "tweener" role of wearables that aren't quiet full-fledged enough to become a modern smartwatch like the Apple Watch. Both a...
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But, as Fitbit's product billing and the Surge's feature set would suggest, it's not really a smartwatch. There are no third-party apps. Notifications are limited. It's more of a souped-up version of the Charge HR , a Fitbit with an always-on watch face.T...
Constant and mostly accurate heart rate monitoring gives a more complete picture of overall fitness, and allows for more accurate calorieburning estimates. Touchscreen interactions are intuitive and swift. Automatic syncing with Fitbit app over Bluetooth.
Not waterproof. No builtin cycling activity monitoring. Bluetooth Classic notifications take extra toll on smartphone battery. Trouble measuring high heart rates...
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I took a look at the Fitbit Charge a couple of weeks ago and was ready to purchase one, but now plan to go with the Fitbit Charge HR instead. The Fitbit Surge is a powerful tracker and basic GPS sport watch, but has a more limited appeal.The Fitbit Charge...
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I have a dream, a dream about the perfect piece of wearable tech. It would be a band with all the simple notification powers of the best smartwatches and all the health tracking powers of a full-on fitness tracker. The Fitbit Surge is so close that it hur...
The Surge is a great fitness tracker and dumb simple. I just slapped it on and synced it up and BOOM instant life stats. The app is fantastic at sharing the info with you, Advertisement, Advertisement, Auto-sleep tracking is clutch, Battery life seems gre...
The Surge is prone to accidental swipes (especially during sleep) and never defaults back to the time until you do it yourself; I hate when my watch-type accessory fails to meet the most basic criteria of a watch, Advertisement, The Surge is water-resista...
No. Not unless running without your phone but still having GPS track your course is of the utmost importance to you. The Surge is a great fitness tracker, but its also $100 more than the Charge HR, and unless you have that very specific need, it is not $...
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Of all the brands of fitness trackers on the market, Fitbit takes the trophy for being the most well known, and for good reason. The company has been iterating and spinning out different versions of its original Fitbit Ultra smart pedometer since 2011 (20...
Continuous heart rate monitoring. Built-in GPS. Comfortable, secure fit. Tracks new activities like hiking, yoga, and weight-lifting workouts. Excellent app and easy syncing. Supports incoming texts and call notifications. Accurate.
Limited push notifications. Moderately large. Not waterproof for swimming. Below average battery life with GPS enabled. Charger not interchangeable with other Fitbits...
With continuous heart rate monitoring, GPS, and broad appeal, the Fitbit Surge is the best all-day fitness tracker to date...
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Fitbit has an army of activity trackers, but the Surge is the company's most ambitious device yet. This $249 performance-focused device tracks steps, calories and distance, but it truly shines when it's continuously monitoring your heart rate and using it...
Continuous heart-rate monito, GPS for tracking and mapping run, Comprehensive list of exercises to track...
Limited to text and call notifications...
The $249 Fitbit Surge is an all-day, everyday activity tracker that packs a continuous heart-rate monitor and a GPS sensor into its comfy frame. Fitbit has an army of activity trackers, but the Surge is the company's most ambitious device yet...
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Fitbit released a handful of units into the market mid-December, but otherwise hasn't been shipping much until the last week or two. Thankfully my (self-paid) order came through back just before Christmas and I've been wearing it almost 24×7 since.Lastly...
You know, it's funny. The Fitbit Surge has actually grown on me more than I expected. We had a bit of a rocky start to things, mostly because my first few runs were in more challenging conditions with it – so it suffered a bit.Since then I've grown accust...
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of Fitbit's two new activity trackers coming our in early 2015 feature heart-rate monitors that take wearable tech into the gym and out on the track. The Fitbit Charge HR is aimed at the active user, and the Fitbit Surge is packed with features for the re...
The Fitbit Surge is an activity tracker for the serious fitness enthusiast. We're not saying a more casual user wouldn't appreciate its looks and features, but the level of functionality and price put it properly in the market for the power user. The ever...
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I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
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There are so many fitness trackers available to stalk out your daily treks that provide various assortments of analytical data to help you better fine-tune your body's needs. From watches, to belts, shoes, smartphone apps and so much more, it can be diffi...
The watch is nice. It offers plenty of features, feels ok and has some crazy accurate GPS. It doesn't look the greatest, but it doesn't look bad. The touch-screen is very responsible in most situations and I found the information to be useful. The heart-r...
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