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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I really like fitbit's diet / calorie tracking feature and would love a device that is compatible with a similar type of app, and can factor activity with caloric intake recommendations. (Maybe I'm asking too much!) I can track my food on a separate app but would love if they could be integrated. ETA: I can't believe I forgot I had this! It's okay though not integrated with a diet app. It's not as accurate as my fitbit. Also, I sweat a LOT and the pieces on the back that connect it to the charger rusted. I don't think it has much life left... Wyze Watch For $30, I could always buy another but prefer something that will last longer. |
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08-05-22, 08:56 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ohio
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This is not helpful because they don't make it or support the app anymore, but my favorite fitness tracker was a Jawbone that was just a coin-sized, no-display clip-on that you either put on your belt or kept in a pocket. It didn't have HR but tracked steps, exercise, and sleep, and instead of charging it it just used a watch battery that only needed replacing every four months or so. I had a cute little yellow mini case for it. First, the company stopped making them but the app still worked, and then that very abruptly stopped working. I was so sad; I'd cycled through several FitBits that were absolute garbage before I found the Jawbone and I loved that it was so crazy simple and unobtrusive.
I've moved on to an Apple Watch now and like it okay, but I still miss my Jawbone.
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08-06-22, 05:32 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Colorado
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I think that the Garmin Vivosmart https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/782585 is probably closest to the Fitbit Charge (insert latest model). It does all the same things without venturing into the smart watch arena. It seems that all the other fitness trackers I have seen are more like a smart watch. I really wish that Fitbit Charge 3 was still sold and that Fitbits had a longer lifespan in general. Eons ago I had a Garmin tracker that used a watch battery, but it also didn’t have heart rate.
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08-07-22, 03:08 PM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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The only comment I have about the Garmin Vivosmart is that IIRC the band can't be replaced. When I was looking at other options being fed up with the Charge 3 I looked into the "vivo" series that was a negative for me. Yes, superficial, but I like to replace the bands and what do you do if the band breaks on the Vivosmart? This may have changed with later iterations of the Vivosmart.
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08-07-22, 06:48 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2004
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I appreciate the recommendations and enjoyed reading everyone's experiences!
I am ashamed to admit how fickle I am... I was in BJs today and they had a Fitbit Versa 2 marked down, and I caved! It is less than the Charge 5 and also counts flights of stairs. This was not a requirement for me but I try to integrate hills in my walks so I appreciate this data. I am going to hang the receipt on my fridge for when this one bites the dust! Then I will try the Vivosmart. (It was right next to the Fitbit and I was tempted by it...) I am still going to wear my cheapo Wyze tracker until it stops working so I can compare metrics! |
08-07-22, 09:49 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans metro area
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I have a knockoff watch called the HeroBand. My only complaint are that when you try to track your exercise the only options are: walking, running cycling, skipping, badminton (really?), basketball, football (I’m assuming this is soccer), and swimming. Therefore, it doesn’t track well for weight workouts or yoga, but it has heart rate, steps, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, weather, and a breathing tool for stress.
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08-07-22, 10:26 PM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)
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adrien_73 - Have you contacted FitBit CS? My Versa 3 started overheating after just over a year of use. I contacted Fitbit CS and after giving them the details & sending it back to them at their expense, they are sending me a new one. In the meantime, I got a good deal a Charge 5 on Prime day as I’m totally lost without a watch. I quite like the smaller size so I’ll see whether I keep both or sell the Versa. I lost a FB Flex years ago because of a faulty strap design and they sent me a new one then. So I am impressed with their CS.
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