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110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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8 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Built
In GPS
Heart
Rate monitor
Normal clasp
Works with most phones
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
Auto-sleep tracking is brilliant
Battery life seems great
Haven't had long enou
This is
Without a doubt
The most powerful Fitbit yet. It's the best of its brand
Thanks to the ability to track GPS-mapped runs without a phone
Control music on the run and check your heart rate in real time
There's a lot going on within this sensor-
The Fitbit Surge has an always-on display
All-day fitness and heart-rate tracking
And GPS to track a variety of activities. Fitbit's software is still one of our favorites and has the largest social base
Activity tracking is great
Very easy to use
24/7 heart rate monitoring
Automatic sleep tracking
Great
Easy to navigate app
Fairly accurate pulse monitor
Very versatile
Durable and water resistant
Quick and accurate GPS tracking
Accurate resting and continous heart rate tracking
Nice design
Easy to use
Great Fitbit platform
Good running companion
Continuous heart rate-monitoring
GPS tracking
Good activity tracking
Integrated GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring
Easy to setup and use
Excellent battery life
Comes with a wireless sync dongle if you prefer to use your PC or laptop over a smartphone or tablet to view your stats and enter your calories consumed
There are lots of motivational badges
Alerts and weekly emails
Excellent battery life which can be
The editors didn't like
Bulky for some
Priced for serious runners
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
The Surge is water-resistant but not sh
Fitbit Surge tries to be a jack-of-all-trades
Master of "run
" but it falls short in every way. It's not as accurate as the Garmin's top-tier fitness tracker and not as subtle as an activity band. It's big
Bulky and doesn't have all of the premium featu
The design feels old and clunky. It can't be worn while swimming or when in the shower. The heart rate data isn't accurate and notifications are limited to text messages and calls
Smartphone notifications basic
GPS accuracy debatable
Uninspiring design and display
It's not cheap
Expensive
Big and reasonably ugly
Not amazing as a running watch
Inconsistent sleep tracking
Battery life is not great
Drab
Unattractive design
GPS battery life is poor
Elevation measure inaccurate
Smartphone notifications are basic
Uncomfortable as sleep tracker
Design is large
Clunky
And dated
Not really a smart watch
Monocolor display
Setup is a bit fiddly
The food database for calories consumed is USbased by default
So you need to head into advanced settings and change it to UK you can scan barcodes but we found some more popular items
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...
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...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: 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 to take the winner of thi...
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...
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...
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...
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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Published: 2015-03-12, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
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...
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....
Published: 2015-02-21, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
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...
