Fitbit Surge

Fitbit Surge Review

For keeping track of your activity and calories burned the Fitbit Surge stands out for all the right reasons. The smartwatch has built-in GPS with all-day heart rate monitoring. You can track your distance walked and it has automatic sleep monitoring. But is this all that this fitness tracker has to offer? Let us find out what the sports users loved and disliked about this device.

Pros / What Customers Like:

• Professionals love the design as the Fitbit Surge looks like a watch and is lightweight on the arm filled with different activity tracking.
• Users like the eight sensors included such as the gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, GPS, heart rate, and more. These sensors offer them in-depth fitness-tracking functions compared to other wearables sold.
• Health users found the three-axis accelerometer outstanding as it measures their motion pattern and determines how many steps they have taken and much more.
• Sports users found that they could pick whichever sports activity they please to do different exercises.
• Users found the real-time stats and summaries a big help showing them where they need to improve on their cycling, running, and more.
• Joggers love the built-in GPS tracking as they do not need to use their smartphone to keep track of the distance they have run.
• Clients found the sleep tracking accurate and helps improve their lifestyle to live healthier.
• Executives cannot go without the incoming call notifications and Caller ID as it helps notify them of important calls while working out in the gym.
• Gym fanatic is over the moon with the music control directly from the fitness tracker and does not need their smartphone nearby.
• The fact that you do not need a heart rate strap attached to keep track is fantastic and loved by all users. Furthermore, the smart display shows you in what heart-rate zone you are and helps to optimize your workout.
• The majority of experts found the large screen and swipe navigation a big plus.

Cons / What Customers Don't Like:

• Athletes found the fitness smartwatch a bit on the chunky side.
• Some professional users found the battery use outstanding but when used with GPS it drains quickly and lasts only three days.

Verdict:

If you are a serious fitness enthusiast the Fitbit Surge is made for you. With its good looks and features, it offers you a high level of functionality with little negatives. If you are only interested in keeping track of the heart rate we recommend you look at the Fitbit Charge 2 instead. However, if you want one that maps out routes and has a dedicated heart-rate stat this one is for you.